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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Education » Division III - Higher Education » Title 16 - Community Colleges » Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges

Section 16-101 – Board of Community College Trustees

    (a)    There is a board of community college trustees in each county that has one or more community colleges.     (b)    (1)    The governing body of any county that does not have a community college may request permission to establish one from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.         (2)    On recommendation of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a board of […]

Section 16-102 – Officers; Meetings

    (a)    Each board of trustees:         (1)    Shall elect one of its members as its chair;         (2)    Except as provided in § 16–105(g) of this subtitle, shall choose the president of one of the county community colleges to serve as secretary–treasurer of the board; and         (3)    May elect any other officer it requires.     (b)    Each board shall determine the time and […]

Section 16-103 – Powers of Board of Trustees

    (a)    In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, each board of community college trustees has the powers and duties set forth in this section.     (b)    With the approval of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, each board of trustees may establish […]

Section 16-104 – President

    (a)    Except as provided in § 16–105 of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall appoint a president of each community college under its jurisdiction.     (b)    The president:         (1)    Shall report directly to the board of trustees;         (2)    Shall recommend the appointment by the board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the […]

Section 16-105 – President in Baltimore County

    (a)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-104 of this subtitle, the provisions of this section shall apply only in Baltimore County.     (b)    There is a Community College of Baltimore County consisting of the following three campuses:         (1)    The Catonsville Campus;         (2)    The Dundalk Campus; and         (3)    The Essex Campus.     (c)    The Board of Trustees for Baltimore County shall appoint a President […]

Section 16-106 – Waiver of Tuition for Certain Students

    (a)    Any full–time classified employee of a community college who enrolls, during his nonworking hours, in any class at the community college that has at least 10 regularly enrolled students:         (1)    Is exempt from payment of tuition; and         (2)    May not be counted in computing full–time equivalent enrollment at the community college under § 16–305 of this title. […]

Section 16-107 – Comprehensive Liability Insurance; Defense of Sovereign Immunity

    (a)    Each board of trustees may carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the board, its agents and employees, and the agents and employees of any community college under its jurisdiction. The purchase of the insurance is for an educational purpose and is a valid educational expense.     (b)    The Commission may adopt standards for the policies, including a […]

Section 16-108 – Requests for Proposals to Offer Certain Baccalaureate Degree Programs

    (a)    (1)    A board of trustees may submit to the Commission a request for proposals for the offering of a baccalaureate degree program not currently offered in the region.         (2)    The Commission shall distribute the request for proposals to public senior higher education institutions and private nonprofit institutions of higher education.     (b)    Before submitting a request for proposals under […]

Section 16-109 – Veterans Resource Centers at Community Colleges

    Each community college shall:         (1)    Ensure all student advisors are trained on the unique needs and resources available for students who are veterans;         (2)    Employ at least one employee who, as a component of the employee’s job duties and responsibilities, provides comprehensive and intensive enrollment and advising services to current and prospective students who are veterans; and […]