Md. Code, Education, Title 12

Md. Code, Education, Title 12
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Md. Code, Education § 12-101

(a) In order to foster the development of a consolidated system of public higher education, to improve the quality of education, to extend its benefits and to encourage the economical use of the State’s resources, the University System of Maryland is established in accordance with the provisions of this title. (b) (1) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Board” or “Board of Regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland. (3) “Centers” or “institutes” means the following components of the System under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents: (i) University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; (ii) Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural Experiment Station; (iii) Statewide Medical Education and Training System; (iv) Fire and Rescue Institute; (v) Center for Maryland Advanced Ventures; (vi) University of Maryland Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Development; (vii) Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center; and (viii) Any other center, component, or institute established and operated by the System in accordance with its mission. (4) “Chancellor” means the Chief Executive Officer of the University System of Maryland and the Chief of Staff for the Board of Regents. (5) “Computer–based instructional technology” means computer hardware or software used by faculty and students in the delivery of the instructional program. (6) “Constituent institutions”, “institutions”, or “campuses” means the following public senior higher education institutions under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents: (i) University of Maryland, which is a strategic partnership between the following two distinct campuses within the University System of Maryland: 1. The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus; and 2. The University of Maryland, College Park Campus; (ii) University of Maryland Baltimore County; (iii) University of Maryland Eastern Shore; (iv) University of Maryland Global Campus; (v) Bowie State University; (vi) Coppin State University; (vii) Frostburg State University; (viii) Salisbury University; (ix) Towson University; and (x) University of Baltimore. (7) “President” means the Chief Executive Officer of a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. (8) “Quasi–endowment funds” means funds that the University System of Maryland retains and manages in the same manner as an endowment. (9) “Technology” means the latest state–of–the–art technology products and services, including: (i) Copper and fiber optic transmission; (ii) Computer; (iii) Video and audio laser and CD–ROM discs; (iv) Video and audio tapes or other technologies; and (v) Technology used for online learning. (10) “University” or “University of Maryland System” means the University System of Maryland.

Md. Code, Education § 12-102

(a) (1) There is a body corporate and politic known as the University System of Maryland. (2) The University is an instrumentality of the State and a public corporation. (3) The University is an independent unit of State government. (4) The exercise by the University of the powers conferred by this subtitle is the performance of an essential public function. (b) The government of the University System of Maryland is vested in the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland. (c) The Board of Regents consists of 21 members as follows: (1) (i) Except as provided in item (ii) of this item, two members shall be full–time students in good academic standing at an institution under the jurisdiction of the Board; and (ii) A student member who is in good academic standing at the University of Maryland Global Campus shall be exempt from the full–time student requirement in item (i) of this item; (2) One member shall be the Secretary of Agriculture ex officio; (3) One member shall be the Secretary of Commerce ex officio; (4) One member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate; (5) One member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House; and (6) The remaining members of the Board shall: (i) Be residents of the State; (ii) Be appointed from the general public; and (iii) Include the following individuals: 1. One individual with a background in higher education administration; 2. One individual with a background in finance; and 3. One individual with a background in diversity and workplace inclusion. (d) In making appointments to the Board, the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House shall: (1) Ensure that one member of the Board is a graduate of a historically Black college or university in the University System of Maryland; and (2) Consider representation from all parts of the State. (e) (1) Each member of the Board appointed under subsection (c)(1) and (6) of this section shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) After the 40th day, and before the 80th day, from the commencement of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Senate shall consider each year’s appointees to the Board collectively to ensure adequate balance of membership. (f) (1) Except for the student members, each appointed member serves for a term of 5 years from July 1 of the year of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These members may be reappointed. (2) The student members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, from July 1, and may be reappointed if the student remains a student at any campus of the University System of Maryland. (3) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (g) (1) (i) Except for the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Commerce, and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms. (ii) At the expiration of each member’s full term, the Governor shall appoint a replacement member or shall submit a letter to the Senate in order to extend the term of the existing member. (2) The unexpired or partial term of a member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring during a 5–year term does not qualify as a full term for the newly appointed member. (h) (1) Each member of the Board: (i) Serves without compensation; and (ii) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations. (2) (i) The Board may authorize a student member to receive: 1. In the first year of a 2–year term, a grant to be made by the University System of Maryland Foundation directly or through the University System of Maryland or a constituent institution from restricted funds raised from one or more private donors for this purpose; and 2. In the second year of a 2–year term, a tuition waiver not to exceed the amount of the tuition obligation incurred by the student member during that school year. (ii) The amount of a grant authorized under subparagraph (i)1 of this paragraph may not: 1. Exceed the cost of the tuition and fees incurred by the student member during the first year of a 2–year term; or 2. Cause the total amount of the financial aid provided to the student member to exceed the cost of attendance for the year. (iii) A grant or tuition waiver provided to a student member under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not: 1. Be considered a gift or compensation under Title 5 of the General Provisions Article; 2. Be considered compensation under: A. Paragraph (1) of this subsection; or B. § 12–101(a)(3) of the State Government Article; or 3. Cause the student member to be classified as an employee of the University System of Maryland.

Md. Code, Education § 12-103

(a) (1) In December each year, the Board of Regents shall elect from among the members of the Board of Regents: (i) A chairperson; and (ii) Any other officer it requires. (2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the member elected as chairperson shall serve in that position subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. (ii) A chairperson who has been confirmed by the Senate is not subject again to the advice and consent of the Senate during the period of continuous service as chairperson. (b) (1) (i) Subject to subparagraphs (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph, the Board shall determine the time and place of its meetings and may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings. (ii) The Board shall make available to the public live and archived video streaming of each open meeting and shall allow time at each open meeting for public comment. (iii) The Board shall include all motions and vote tallies from open and closed sessions in publicly available Board meeting minutes. (2) The Governor, the State Treasurer, and the State Comptroller shall be notified of all meetings of the Board and may sit with the Board at any meeting. (3) The Secretary of Budget and Management, the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and Budget and Taxation Committees, and the Chairmen of the House Ways and Means and Appropriations Committees shall be invited to sit with the Board at any meetings of the Board at which requests for appropriations are prepared. (4) A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (5) No formal action may be taken by the Board without the approval of a majority of the voting members of the Board. (6) (i) Of the two student members, only one member shall be a voting member of the Board each year. (ii) A student member shall be a voting member of the Board for only 1 year of a 2–year term.

Md. Code, Education § 12-104

(a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the provisions of Title 11 of this article and any other restriction imposed by law by specific reference to the University System of Maryland, or by any trust agreement involving a pledge of property or money, the Board of Regents has the powers and duties set forth in this section. (b) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the University may: (1) Exercise all the corporate powers granted Maryland corporations under the Maryland General Corporation Law; (2) Adopt and alter an official seal; (3) Sue and be sued, complain, and defend in all courts; (4) Maintain offices at the places the Board of Regents may designate; (5) Enter into contracts of any kind, and execute all instruments necessary or convenient with respect to its carrying out the powers in this subtitle to accomplish the purposes of the University; (6) Subject to the provisions of subsections (g) and (h) of this section, acquire, hold, lease, use, encumber, transfer, exchange, or dispose of real and personal property; (7) Borrow money from any source to acquire personal property as provided in § 12–105(c) of this subtitle; and (8) In addition to the powers set forth in Title 19 of this article and subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, borrow money from any source for any corporate purpose, including working capital for its operations, reserve funds or interest, and mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber the property or funds of the University, and contract with or engage the services of any person in connection with any financing, including financial institutions, issuers of credit, or insurers. (b–1) The University System of Maryland shall establish its corporate headquarters in Baltimore City at a place designated by the Board. (c) The Board of Regents: (1) Is responsible for the management of the University System of Maryland and has all the powers, rights, and privileges that go with that responsibility, including the power to conduct or maintain any institutions, schools, or departments in the University at the locations the Board determines; (2) Shall consult with the presidents in developing policies, guidelines, and plans for the University System of Maryland; and (3) May not be superseded in its authority by any other State agency or office in managing the affairs of the University System of Maryland or of any constituent institutions and centers under the Board’s jurisdiction. (d) In addition to the powers conferred on it by this title, the Board has all the powers conferred on it by: (1) The act of incorporation of the Maryland College of Agriculture; (2) The Charter of the University of Maryland; and (3) The charter of any constituent institution. (e) (1) The Board may: (i) Apply for, accept, and spend any gift or grant from the federal government, any foundation, or any other person; and (ii) Maintain and manage gift and endowment funds. (2) (i) Subject to subparagraphs (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) of this paragraph, the Board may maintain and manage quasi–endowment funds. (ii) The Board may only make a one–time transfer of no more than $50,000,000 from the non–State supported fund balance held and invested by the State Treasurer to the quasi–endowment fund. (iii) 1. Subject to the limitation under subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the Board may make only a one–time transfer of no more than $50,000,000 from the State–supported fund balance held and invested by the State Treasurer to the quasi–endowment fund. 2. The Board may use the investment proceeds for facility renewal projects relating only to capital facilities used for State–supported activities. (iv) 1. Subject to the limitation under subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the Board may make only a one–time transfer of no more than $25,000,000 from the non–State supported fund balance held and invested by the State Treasurer to the quasi–endowment fund. 2. The Board may use the investment proceeds only to match a privately funded scholarship program at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus. (v) 1. Subject to the limitation under subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, the Board may make transfers of no more than $150,000,000 from fund balances held and invested by the State Treasurer to establish a quasi–endowment fund. 2. The Board may use the investment income produced by the quasi–endowment fund in accordance with the University System of Maryland Policy on Endowment Fund Spending Rule to provide funding for need–based student financial aid. (3) On or before November 1 each year, the Board shall submit to the Governor, the Comptroller, the State Treasurer, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, an annual investment performance report comparing the various components of the University’s gift, endowment, and quasi–endowment investment portfolio to appropriate benchmarks. (f) (1) The Board may establish new institutions, regional higher education centers, and branches subject to: (i) The concurrence of the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and (ii) The approval of the Governor and the General Assembly. (2) Without the approval of the Governor and the General Assembly, the Board may not change the name of any constituent institution. (3) Subject to the approval of the Governor and the General Assembly, the Board may merge, consolidate, or close any constituent institution. (4) In its discretion, the Board may establish, merge, consolidate, or close any center or institute. (g) (1) With the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Board of Regents may sell or exchange any part of its real properties. (2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, money received from the sale of property may be used, if approved by the Board of Public Works, only to purchase or improve property and facilities. This money may not be applied to the Annuity Bond Fund Account. (ii) In addition to the uses described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, with the approval of the Board of Regents, money received from the sale of property by a nonresidential campus in the University System of Maryland may be used for operating expenses at the nonresidential campus. (h) With the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Board of Regents may acquire by purchase or exchange, any real property or interests in real property. (i) (1) Title 12, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article (“Maryland Tort Claims Act”) applies to claims or actions against the University System of Maryland and its employees. (2) Subject to all exclusions and limitations in that subtitle, the immunity of the University System of Maryland is waived to the extent of any applicable liability insurance purchased by the University or the State Treasurer. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to waive or abrogate sovereign immunity with respect to any claim that is not covered by or exceeds the limits of an insurance policy. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to waive or abrogate the immunity of the University System of Maryland under the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution. (j) (1) Subject to Title 3 of the General Provisions Article, the Board may make rules and regulations, and prescribe policies and procedures, for the management, maintenance, operation, and control of the University System of Maryland. (2) Except with respect to grievance appeals under Title 13, Subtitle 2 of this article, Title 10, Subtitles 1 and 2 of the State Government Article (“Administrative Procedure Act”) are not applicable to the University. (k) (1) Except as provided in subsections (f) and (g) of this section, the Board: (i) May delegate any part of its authority over the affairs of the University to the Chancellor or the presidents, or to any advisory bodies that the Board establishes under § 12–201 of this title; and (ii) Consistent with the goals, objectives, and priorities of the Board of Regents and its legal responsibility for the efficient management of the University, shall delegate to the president of each constituent institution authority needed to manage that institution, including authority to make and implement policies promoting the mission of that institution, including the authority to establish policies appropriate to the institution’s mission, size, location, and financial resources. (2) Any delegation of authority may be modified or rescinded by the Board of Regents at any time in whole or in part. (3) The Board of Regents shall develop policies and guidelines that: (i) Provide direction to the presidents of the constituent institutions on compliance with applicable law and policy; (ii) Establish and monitor high standards of operation, including meeting appropriate quality benchmarks, using resources wisely and efficiently, managing personnel equitably, adhering to institutional mission, and meeting the educational needs of the students; and (iii) Hold each president accountable for meeting the objectives in the institution’s performance accountability plan developed in accordance with Title 11, Subtitle 3 of this article. (l) By September 1 of each year, the Board shall submit an annual position accountability report to the Department of Budget and Management, Department of Legislative Services, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly, reporting the total positions created and the cost and the funding source for any positions created by the University in the previous fiscal year. (m) The Board of Regents shall distribute appropriated strategic incentive funds to constituent institutions to encourage attainment of their approved mission. (n) (1) The Board of Regents and the Chancellor are encouraged to meet periodically with the boards of visitors of the constituent institutions to develop close working relationships. (2) To the extent possible and appropriate, the Board of Regents should include members of boards of visitors actively in all searches for campus presidents and invite members of boards of visitors to participate in meetings of the Board of Regents and its committees. (o) Subject to Title 11, Subtitle 2 of this article, the Board of Regents may authorize the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science to: (1) Award graduate degrees in marine and environmental sciences jointly with another public senior higher education institution; and (2) Award post baccalaureate certificates. (p) The Board of Regents shall review the annual financial disclosure statements filed by the Chancellor and the presidents of each constituent institution in accordance with § 5–607 of the General Provisions Article. (q) The Board of Regents shall provide each member appointed to the Board, at the time of appointment, and at reasonable intervals, with education and training on the Board’s governance policies, fiduciary responsibilities, legal obligations, oversight of personnel policies, oversight of constituent institutions, and other responsibilities.

Md. Code, Education § 12-104.1

§12–104.1. (a) In this section, “high impact economic development activity” means an initiative, transaction, or other undertaking by the University System of Maryland or one of its constituent institutions to create or facilitate: (1) 20 or more new jobs in the State of Maryland; (2) The award or completion of at least $1,000,000 in externally funded research or other projects; (3) The establishment or relocation of one or more new companies to be registered or incorporated in the State and doing business in the State; (4) The production of at least $1,000,000 of annual gross revenue; (5) The licensing and potential commercialization of a promising new technology or other product; or (6) An academic program to meet workforce demand in a documented labor shortage field. (b) To promote the economic interests of the State as mandated in §§ 10–205(c) and 15–107 of this article, the University System of Maryland shall utilize its powers as a public corporation established in § 12–104 of this subtitle to undertake high impact economic development activities that support: (1) Job creation and workforce development; (2) Technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship; and (3) Increased sponsored research funding and other revenues. (c) In order for an activity to qualify as a high impact economic development activity: (1) The president of a constituent institution, or the president’s designee, shall forward a request to the Chancellor for certification that the activity meets the criteria defined in subsection (a) of this section; and (2) The Chancellor, or the Chancellor’s designee, shall notify the Board of Regents and the Board of Public Works of any certified activity for review. (d) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for any high impact economic development activity within the scope of § 5–310 or § 10–305 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Board of Regents shall be fully responsible for administering the review and comment process prescribed in those sections. (2) In administering the review and comment process prescribed in §§ 5–310 and 10–305 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Board of Regents shall include in that process the appropriate legislative committees and units of State government, which may include: (i) Committees of the General Assembly; (ii) The Board of Public Works; (iii) The Maryland Historic Trust; (iv) The Department of Planning; (v) The Department of the Environment; and (vi) The Department of Natural Resources. (3) The Board of Regents shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the notice and opportunity for review are conducted in a manner that provides a reasonable period to complete while not impairing the institution’s capacity for the expeditious and successful pursuit of a high impact economic development activity. (e) On or before October 1 of each year, the Board of Regents shall report to the Board of Public Works and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Economic Matters Committee, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee on the high impact economic development activities undertaken under this section during the preceding fiscal year.

Md. Code, Education § 12-105

(a) (1) In consultation with the institutions and the Chancellor, the Board shall: (i) Establish standards for funding based on differences in the size and mission of the constituent institutions; (ii) Review, modify, as necessary, and approve consolidated budget requests for appropriations for the University System of Maryland with respect to: 1. The operating budget; and 2. The capital budget; and (iii) Submit these requests for appropriations organized by constituent institutions as part of the requests and proposals submitted to the Commission under § 11–105(i)(1) of this article. (2) After the Board submits the requests for appropriations to the Commission, Governor, and General Assembly, on a date set by the Governor, the Presidents of the University of Maryland campuses shall have the opportunity to meet with the Governor to present the institution’s annual budget request and proposals for capital projects for the next fiscal year to: (i) Discuss how the requests for appropriations submitted by the Board impacts the mission of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus and the University of Maryland, College Park Campus as the State’s flagship institution; and (ii) Recommend that the Governor approve or enhance the requests for appropriations submitted by the Board. (b) (1) The title to any land acquired by the University System of Maryland shall be in the State of Maryland for the use of the University System of Maryland. (2) All property of the University is the property of the State. (c) (1) The Board may borrow money to acquire interests in personal property, including fixtures, for the University System of Maryland, on such terms and conditions as the Board considers proper. (2) Such borrowing may be secured by the personal property acquired or revenues derived from such property. (3) (i) Such borrowing does not create or constitute any indebtedness or obligation of the State or any political subdivision of the State other than the University. (ii) Such borrowing does not constitute a debt or obligation contracted by the General Assembly or pledge the faith and credit of the State within the meaning of Article III, § 34 of the Maryland Constitution. (d) (1) All income of the University shall be deposited: (i) In the State Treasury; or (ii) As the State Treasurer directs. (2) By an approved budget amendment, the University may spend, or encumber, within the fiscal year in which they are received, revenues received in excess of those estimated for any fiscal year. (3) All unexpended or unencumbered balances of the University’s revenues: (i) Shall be reported to the Comptroller at the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation was made; (ii) Do not revert to the general treasury of the State at the end of each fiscal year; and (iii) Shall be available for expenditure through an appropriation contained in a budget bill or through an approved budget amendment. (4) The provisions of this subsection may not be interpreted in any way that would diminish the authority of the Board of Regents under § 12–104(c) of this subtitle. (5) The interest or other income from the investment of any funds of the University shall be credited to the University, provided that any interest estimated to be earned on the State appropriation must be offset by an equivalent reduction in State General Fund support, and such amount will be reported annually, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly. (e) The University shall provide the Board of Public Works, and any member of the General Assembly, with any information on any phase of operation of the University that may be requested. (f) The Legislative Auditor shall audit all expenditures and accounts of the University System of Maryland, in accordance with §§ 2–1220 through 2–1227 of the State Government Article. (g) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the University shall use the statewide Financial Management Information System as administered by the Executive Branch as its accounting, budgeting, personnel, and payroll system. (2) The University may use an internal Financial Management Information System software program and State–approved interfaces for its accounting, budgeting, personnel, and payroll systems.

Md. Code, Education § 12-106

(a) (1) In consultation with the presidents of the constituent institutions and the University of Maryland campuses, the Chancellor shall develop an overall plan that: (i) Is consistent with the State Plan for Higher Education in accordance with the Charter and with the constituent institutions’ approved mission statements; (ii) Sets forth both long–range and short–range goals, objectives, and priorities for postsecondary education, research, and service provided by the University System of Maryland and methods and guidelines for achieving and maintaining them; (iii) Incorporates the following priorities: 1. A. Enhance the mission of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus as the State’s flagship campus with programs and faculty nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in research and the advancement of knowledge; B. Admit to the campus freshmen who have academic profiles that suggest exceptional ability; C. Provide access to the upper division undergraduate level of the campus for students who have excelled in completing lower division study; and D. Provide the campus with the level of operating funding and facilities necessary to place it among the upper echelon of its peer institutions; 2. Maintain and enhance an academic health center and a coordinated Higher Education Center for Research and Graduate and Professional Study in the Baltimore area, comprised of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus and the University of Maryland Baltimore County, with a focus on science and technology; 3. Enhance and support high quality undergraduate, teacher preparation, and masters programs at the regional comprehensive institutions, recognizing and supporting the unique mission of each of these institutions; 4. Support Towson University as the largest comprehensive institution; 5. Enhance the historically African American institutions and recognize the role of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as the State’s 1890 land grant institution; 6. Encourage and enhance, including the use of technology, regional higher education centers, such as the Shady Grove Center in Montgomery County, as points of collaboration and access for underserved areas of the State; and 7. Recognize and promote the unique potential of the University of Maryland Global Campus to be a national and global leader in the new international marketplace of electronic and continuing education; and (iv) Incorporates the goals and duties of the University System of Maryland identified in § 10–209 of this article and § 12–107 of this subtitle. (2) The Board shall review, modify, as necessary, and approve the overall plan. (3) By July 1 of each year, the Board shall submit to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an annual review of the plan. (b) The Board of Regents shall, on an ongoing basis, review and determine whether any University programs are inconsistent with the University’s mission or whether any constituent institution’s programs are inconsistent with that institution’s mission. The Board shall also assure that the University’s programs are not unproductive or unreasonably duplicative, taking into account the missions of the institutions, student demand, and efficient use of the University’s resources. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, with respect to each institution under its jurisdiction, and subject to the provisions of Title 11 of this article, in consultation with the Chancellor, the Board shall: (1) Review and approve before implementation each proposal for: (i) Any new program; and (ii) Any substantial expansion, curtailment, or discontinuance of any existing program; (2) Review existing programs and make necessary determinations for the continuation or modification, or the elimination of unreasonable duplication, in existing programs; (3) Prescribe minimum admission standards; (4) Establish general guidelines for tuition and fees; (5) Establish and implement: (i) Procedures for transfer of students and faculty between constituent institutions; (ii) Cooperative programs among the constituent and other institutions to assure appropriate flexibility in the University System of Maryland; and (iii) Standards for the reciprocal acceptance of credits; and (6) (i) Review annually the long–range and short–range plans, goals, and objectives of each constituent institution for consistency with the objectives and priorities of the Board; (ii) Monitor the progress of each constituent institution toward approved goals and objectives; and (iii) Hold the president accountable for progress toward the goals and objectives. (d) With respect to each institution under its jurisdiction, and subject to the provisions of Title 11 of this article, in consultation with the Chancellor, the Board shall: (1) Review each new program proposed to be established and implemented within existing program resources in accordance with § 11–206.1 of this article; (2) Ensure that the new program: (i) Is consistent with the institution’s adopted mission statement in accordance with Title 11, Subtitle 3 of this article; (ii) Meets a regional or statewide need consistent with the Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education; (iii) Meets criteria for the quality of new programs, developed in consultation with the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and (iv) Can be implemented within existing program resources of the institution, verified by a process established in consultation with the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and (3) Approve the proposed new program within 60 days if the program meets the criteria in item (2) of this subsection, subject to the requirements of § 11–206.1(e) and (f) of this article. (e) With respect to the program approval provisions in this title and Title 11 of this article, the Board of Regents shall take action as a Board to approve or disapprove a new program, and may consult with the Chancellor and appropriate University staff. (f) In consultation with the Chancellor and the presidents, the Board may adopt policies providing for: (1) The discipline, suspension, expulsion, or reinstatement of any student; and (2) The recognition and conduct of student organizations and athletic programs and activities.

Md. Code, Education § 12-107

(a) In consultation with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Chancellor, the Board shall undertake good faith efforts to: (1) Achieve the goals, measures, and commitments contained in any applicable equal educational opportunity plan adopted by the State; (2) Devote ample resources to achieving the equal employment opportunity goals and objectives; and (3) Ensure that women and minorities are equitably represented among the student body, faculty, staff, and administration of the University System, so that the University reflects the diversity of the State’s population. (b) In carrying out its responsibilities under this section, the Board may: (1) Designate an office to coordinate and monitor the equity activities and programs of the constituent institutions; (2) Require the constituent institutions to submit plans, reports, and data in the format the Board prescribes; and (3) Conduct studies of the effectiveness of institutional efforts and methods.

Md. Code, Education § 12-108

(a) (1) The Board of Regents shall appoint a Chancellor of the University System of Maryland. (2) The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University System of Maryland and the Chief of Staff for the Board. (b) (1) The Chancellor shall: (i) Advise the Board of Regents on systemwide policy; (ii) Conduct systemwide planning; (iii) Coordinate and arbitrate among the institutions and centers of the University; (iv) Assist the institutions in achieving performance goals in accordance with their adopted performance accountability plan; (v) Provide technical assistance to institutions and centers such as legal and financial services; (vi) Perform the duties the Board assigns; and (vii) See that the policies of the Board are carried out. (2) The Chancellor serves at the pleasure of the Board. (3) The Chancellor is entitled to the compensation established by the Board. (c) (1) The Chancellor may: (i) Have the additional staff provided in the University budget; and (ii) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, create any position within the system administration office. (2) (i) The cost of any position, including the cost of any fringe benefits associated with the position, that is created under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be paid with existing funds available to the system administration office. (ii) Paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may not be construed to require any additional State General Fund support. (iii) The total number of positions authorized under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be limited as specified annually in the State budget bill. (d) (1) Each employee of the Board shall join the Teachers’ Pension System of the State of Maryland or the Employees’ Pension System of the State of Maryland. (2) As an alternative, any employee in a position determined by the Board to be a professional position may join the optional retirement program under Title 30 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

Md. Code, Education § 12-109

(a) (1) Except as provided in Subtitle 3 of this title, and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in consultation with the Chancellor and after a thorough search, the Board of Regents shall appoint a qualified person as president of each constituent institution. (2) The Board of Regents shall approve the membership of any search committee convened to recommend a qualified person as president of a constituent institution. (b) The president of each constituent institution is entitled to the compensation established by the Board of Regents. (c) The president of each constituent institution serves at the pleasure of the Board of Regents. (d) The president of each constituent institution shall: (1) Serve as the chief executive officer of the institution; (2) Be responsible and accountable to the Board for the discipline and successful conduct of the institution and supervision of each of its departments; and (3) Take every initiative in: (i) Implementing the policies of the Board and the constituent institution; and (ii) Promoting the institution’s development and efficiency. (e) Subject to the authority and applicable regulations and policies of the Board of Regents, each president shall: (1) Develop a plan of institutional mission in accordance with Title 11, Subtitle 3 of this article; (2) Have the authority to develop new academic programs and curtail or eliminate existing programs in accordance with the procedures set forth in §§ 11–206 and 11–206.1 of this article; (3) Formulate operating and capital budget requests designed to further the mission of the institution; (4) Appoint, promote, fix salaries, grant tenure, assign duties, and terminate personnel; (5) Subject to the provisions of subsection (g) of this section, have authority to create any position within existing funds available to the University, to the extent the cost of the position, including the cost of any fringe benefits, is funded from existing funds; (6) Establish admissions standards; (7) Subject to subsection (h) of this section, set tuition and fees; (8) Administer financial aid; (9) Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements; (10) Have the authority to accept gifts and grants and maintain and manage endowment income; (11) Have the authority to recommend change in the name or status of the institution; (12) Regulate and administer athletic and student activities; (13) In compliance with State, federal, and Board mandates and policies, oversee affirmative action and equal employment opportunities; (14) Establish organizations for the administration of campus alumni affairs; (15) Be responsible for all academic matters; (16) Have the authority to establish and appoint an institutional board to: (i) Provide advice to the president; (ii) Assist in community relations; (iii) Assist in institutional development; or (iv) Provide any other assistance requested by the president; (17) Establish traffic regulations for the campus; (18) Designate one or more representatives to participate as a party in collective bargaining on behalf of the institution in accordance with Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; and (19) Perform any other duties assigned by the Board. (f) (1) The institutional boards established under subsection (e)(16) of this section shall be known as boards of visitors. Each board shall submit a report by October 1 of each year to: (i) The Governor; (ii) The Chairman of the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland; (iii) The Secretary of the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and (iv) The presiding officers of the Maryland General Assembly. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, each report submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include the comments of the appropriate board on the institution’s progress toward meeting its goals consistent with its mission. (3) The report of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus Board of Visitors shall include: (i) The Board of Visitors’ evaluation of the status of the effort by the University System of Maryland and the State in meeting the requirements of the Maryland Charter for Higher Education set forth in § 10–209 of this article which require the University System of Maryland to: 1. Provide the College Park Campus with the level of operating funding and facilities necessary to place it among the upper echelon of its peer institutions; 2. Maintain and enhance the College Park Campus as the State’s flagship campus with programs and faculty nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in research and the advancement of knowledge; 3. Admit as freshmen to the College Park Campus highly qualified students who have academic profiles that suggest exceptional ability; and 4. Provide access to the upper division undergraduate level of the College Park Campus for students who have excelled in completing lower division study; (ii) A status report on the effort of the College Park Campus to achieve national eminence; (iii) A status report on success in attaining federal research grants, private gifts, and other sources of nonstate revenue; and (iv) Other matters in support of institutional priorities as determined by the Board of Visitors. (4) The institutional boards of visitors are encouraged to meet periodically with the Chancellor and Board of Regents to develop close working relationships. (g) Subsection (e)(5) of this section may not be construed to require any additional State General Fund support. (h) (1) (i) When setting mandatory and nonmandatory student fees, the president of each constituent institution shall ensure that the proposed fees are presented to the student fee committee of record for review. (ii) The information provided to the committee shall include: 1. The amount of the fee; 2. The students who will be charged the fee; and 3. The proposed use of the revenues generated from the fee. (2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the revenues derived from mandatory and nonmandatory fees, as recommended by the student fee committee of record that reviewed the fee, shall be spent by the campus unit or department that requested the fee in a manner consistent with the intended purpose for which the fee exists. (ii) If the student fee committee of record that reviewed the fee reviews an exception to the use of the fee, the revenues derived from the fee may be spent by the campus unit or department that imposed the fee in a manner beyond the intended purpose for which the fee exists.

Md. Code, Education § 12-110

(a) (1) Upon the recommendation of the Chancellor who shall consult with the presidents, and in accordance with the requirements of Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Board of Regents shall establish general standards and guidelines governing the appointment, compensation, advancement, tenure, and termination of all faculty and unrepresented employees in the University System of Maryland and shall apply the standards and guidelines in a negotiated memorandum of understanding to all represented employees covered by the memorandum of understanding. (2) These standards and guidelines shall recognize the diverse missions of the constituent institutions. (b) The Board of Regents may establish for unrepresented employees, and the Chancellor may negotiate for represented employees, different standards of compensation based on the size and missions of the constituent institutions. (c) Subject to such standards and guidelines, and in accordance with the requirements of Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, a president may: (1) Prescribe additional personnel policies; and (2) Approve individual personnel actions affecting the terms and conditions of academic and administrative appointments.

Md. Code, Education § 12-111

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, appointments of the University System of Maryland are not subject to or controlled by the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System. (b) In accordance with the requirements of Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Board of Regents shall establish general policies and guidelines governing the appointment, compensation, advancement, tenure, and termination of all regular full–time and part–time personnel. (c) The policies established under subsection (b) of this section shall include consideration of hiring a contractual employee to fill a vacant position in the same or similar classification in which the contractual employee is employed.

Md. Code, Education § 12-112

(a) (1) Except as provided in § 11-203(e) of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the University is exempt from Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (2) (i) Subject to review and approval by the Board of Public Works and the Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee of the General Assembly, the Board of Regents shall develop policies and procedures governing procurements by the University. (ii) The policies and procedures developed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall promote the purposes of the State procurement law as set forth in § 11-201 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (b) The Board of Regents shall develop an information technology plan for the University System of Maryland that includes information technology policies and standards, including policies and standards for information management and telecommunication systems, that are functionally compatible with the State Information Technology Plan established under Title 3, Subtitle 4 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (c) By January 1, 2007, the Board of Regents shall develop a nonvisual access clause for use in the procurement of computer-based instructional technology. (d) The nonvisual access clause developed under subsection (c) of this section shall be consistent with the standards developed by the Department of Budget and Management in accordance with the provisions of § 3-412 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

Md. Code, Education § 12-113

(a) Consistent with § 15–107 of this article and any other applicable law, the Board of Regents may establish, invest in, finance, and operate businesses or business entities when the Board finds that doing so would further one or more goals of the University and is related to the mission of the University. (b) (1) A business entity established, invested in, financed, or operated in accordance with this section may not be considered an agency or instrumentality of the State or a unit of the Executive Branch for any purpose. (2) A financial obligation or liability of a business entity established, invested in, financed, or operated in accordance with this section may not be a debt or obligation of the State or University. (c) (1) Subject to the requirements of this section, an institution may establish, invest in, finance, or operate a corporation, foundation, consortium, or other entity that is intended to support a high impact economic development activity, as defined in § 12–104.1 of this subtitle. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 5–501 through 5–504 of the General Provisions Article and subject to § 5–525 of the General Provisions Article, an official or employee of a public institution of higher education may be a director, official, or employee of an entity intended to support a high impact economic development activity, if the individual’s participation advances the interests of the institution. (3) Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article does not apply to transactions between an entity established, financed, or operated under this subsection and the institution or consortium of institutions that established, financed, or operated the entity. (4) (i) The Board of Regents shall adopt policies and procedures governing the establishment of high impact economic development entities to ensure that the institution’s participation in the entity furthers the interests of the institution, the University System of Maryland, and the State. (ii) The policies and procedures under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall include requirements for: 1. Recognition of the entity by the Board of Regents; 2. An annual audit of the entity by an independent certified public accountant; and 3. Adequate safeguards with regard to conflicts of interest, proper contracting practices, and other fundamental ethical and business practice standards.

Md. Code, Education § 12-114

(a) There is a University Textbook Consortium within the University System of Maryland. (b) The purpose of the University Textbook Consortium is to enable constituent institutions to receive a volume discount on the purchase of textbooks and other educational supplies. (c) The University System Office or its designee shall coordinate the purchase and distribution of textbooks and other educational supplies to participating institutions. (d) Participation in the University Textbook Consortium by constituent institutions is voluntary.

Md. Code, Education § 12-114.2

§12–114.2. (a) Each constituent institution shall develop a method to clearly and conspicuously show in the online course scheduling application which courses: (1) Provide students access to all required course materials in the form of free or low–cost digital materials; and (2) May provide students access to course materials with a low–cost print option as an alternative to free or low–cost digital materials. (b) The free or low–cost digital materials under subsection (a) of this section: (1) Shall, to the extent practicable, include openly licensed educational resources; and (2) Shall be equally accessible to and independently usable by individuals with disabilities.

Md. Code, Education § 12-115

(a) In this section, “candidate”, “contribution”, and “political committee” have the meanings stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article. (b) The restrictions in this section apply from the date of a member’s appointment to the Board of Regents until the end of the member’s tenure on the Board. (c) (1) A member of the Board of Regents may not, for the benefit of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, or Comptroller, a member of the General Assembly, or a candidate for election to the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, or member of the General Assembly, engage in the following activities: (i) Soliciting or transmitting a political contribution from any person, including a political committee; (ii) Serving on a fund–raising committee or a political committee; (iii) Acting as a treasurer for a candidate or official or as treasurer or chair of a political committee; (iv) Organizing or establishing a political committee for the purpose of soliciting or transmitting contributions from any person; or (v) Forwarding tickets for fund–raising activities, or other solicitations for political contributions, to a potential contributor. (2) This section does not prohibit a member of the Board of Regents from: (i) Making a personal political contribution; (ii) Informing any entity of a position taken by a candidate or official; or (iii) Engaging in other activities not specifically prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) A member of the Board of Regents may not be a candidate for a public office while serving on the Board.

Md. Code, Education § 12-116

(a) There is a University of Maryland Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program. (b) The purpose of the University of Maryland Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program is to: (1) Provide students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus with at least one semester, where appropriate, of work experience relevant to their major, including on–farm experience for students interested in careers related to production of agriculture; and (2) Promote careers in agriculture and natural resources in the State. (c) The University of Maryland, College Park Campus or the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus shall inform the Department of Agriculture on the University’s plan to implement the requirements of this section. (d) The Maryland Agricultural Commission shall work through its members representing specific sectors of agriculture and natural resources to promote, and where possible, to establish internships with farms and businesses in their respective sectors.

Md. Code, Education § 12-117

(a) In this section, “collegiate recovery program” means a program that provides support and services for students recovering from alcohol or drug addiction who are enrolled at a constituent institution. (b) On the recommendation of the Chancellor, who shall consult with the presidents of the constituent institutions, the Board of Regents shall establish general standards and guidelines for a collegiate recovery program to be implemented at the constituent institutions. (c) The president of each constituent institution, in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students enrolled at the institution, shall develop and implement a collegiate recovery program tailored for the institution that: (1) Satisfies the standards and guidelines established by the Chancellor under subsection (b) of this section; and (2) Addresses the needs of students at the institution who are recovering from alcohol or drug addiction.

Md. Code, Education § 12-118

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Center” means the Maryland Center for Computing Education. (3) “Fund” means the Computing Education and Professional Development Fund. (4) “Plan” means the Maryland State Computer Science Education Implementation Plan. (b) (1) There is a Maryland Center for Computing Education in the University System of Maryland. (2) The purpose of the Center is to expand access to high–quality computer science education in grades prekindergarten through 12 by strengthening the skills of educators and increasing the number of computer science teachers in elementary and secondary education. (3) In carrying out the powers and duties granted under this section, the Center shall work in consultation and collaboration with institutions of higher education in the State, including: (i) Historically black colleges and universities; (ii) Other public senior higher education institutions; (iii) Independent institutions of higher education; and (iv) Community colleges. (c) (1) The Center shall develop a Maryland State Computer Science Education Implementation Plan. (2) In developing the Plan, the Center shall place priority on reaching school districts with high poverty and large rural areas and student populations that are underrepresented in computer science fields. (3) The Plan shall identify: (i) Specific actions, resources, metrics, and benchmarks to create a long–term sustainable pipeline of computer science teachers; and (ii) Activities to obtain and sustain public and private partnerships for funding, mentoring, and internships for teachers. (4) On or before July 1, 2019, the Center shall finalize and publish the Plan on its website. (d) (1) The Center shall provide professional development and programs to broaden and sustain the pool of teachers needed to achieve the requirements of § 4–111.4 of this article. (2) In providing professional development to computer science teachers, the Center shall: (i) Maintain a clearinghouse with computer science education curricula and resources to support professional development in computer science education; (ii) Communicate and promote the Center’s activities to maintain transparency about upcoming opportunities and available resources; and (iii) 1. Publish an annual report on the Center’s website on the Center’s progress in implementing the Plan described in subsection (c) of this section; and 2. Provide a copy of the annual report to the Governor, the University System of Maryland, the State Department of Education, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly. (3) (i) The Center shall administer a grant program to support professional development in computer science education. (ii) The grant program shall: 1. Be administered through an open and competitive process; 2. Prioritize applications from county boards of education and institutions of higher education; and 3. Prioritize applications that focus on serving: A. Areas with high poverty; B. Rural areas; or C. Areas with large minority or diverse student populations including female students, students with disabilities, and students of ethnic, racial, or other demographic groups that are underrepresented in the field of computer science as identified by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (e) (1) There is a Computing Education and Professional Development Fund. (2) The purpose of the Fund is to support the activities of the Center and provide grants under this section. (3) The Center shall administer the Fund. (4) (i) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (ii) Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this section. (iii) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund. (5) The Fund consists of: (i) Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; (ii) Interest earnings of the Fund; and (iii) Any other money from any other source, including donations, accepted for the benefit of the Fund. (6) The Fund may be used only for: (i) Any activity or program that furthers the purposes listed in subsection (b) of this section; (ii) Grants made by the Center; and (iii) Administrative expenses of the Center. (7) (i) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested. (ii) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund. (8) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget. (9) The Center shall, when economically beneficial, leverage State resources and systems to effectively and efficiently execute the requirements of this section.

Md. Code, Education § 12-119

(a) There is a Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center within the University System of Maryland. (b) The purpose of the Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center is to provide students access to established, cutting edge, and high–demand academic programs of degree–granting institutions. (c) The academic programs offered at the Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center shall be upper division undergraduate and graduate level programs and programs for advanced postgraduate certificates and credentials. (d) Funding for the Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center shall be as provided in the State budget.

Md. Code, Education § 12-120

(a) The University of Maryland School of Medicine shall provide clinical care at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center by assigning to the Center faculty who specialize in identified essential areas. (b) (1) Each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $5,000,000 to implement the provisions of this section. (2) Funds provided in accordance with this subsection shall supplement and may not supplant any other funding provided to the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Md. Code, Education § 12-121

(a) The University of Maryland School of Medicine shall provide specialized clinical care at rural hospitals operated by the University of Maryland Medical System by assigning faculty who specialize in essential areas to each rural hospital. (b) (1) For fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $2,000,000 to implement the provisions of this section. (2) Funds provided in accordance with this subsection shall supplement and may not supplant any other funding provided to the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Md. Code, Education § 12-122

On or before January 1, 2023, the University System of Maryland shall manage the development of an antibias education program that provides antibias education relevant to the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article.

Md. Code, Education § 12-123

(a) (1) There is a Center for Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). (2) The Center for Cybersecurity is housed within the College of Engineering and Information Technology at UMBC. (b) The Center for Cybersecurity provides interdisciplinary academic and research leadership, partnership, innovation, and outreach by streamlining academic, research, workforce development, and technology incubation activities related to cybersecurity. (c) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $3,000,000 for the Center for Cybersecurity. (d) On or before October 1 each year, the Center for Cybersecurity shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the use of State funds in the field of cybersecurity to increase: (1) The number of new companies that are created; (2) The number of UMBC graduates who are employed in Maryland–based businesses; (3) Participation in workforce training programs; and (4) External research activities and partnerships.

Md. Code, Education § 12-201

(a) (1) The Board shall establish: (i) A Council of University System Presidents; (ii) A Council of University System Faculty; (iii) A Council of University System Staff; and (iv) A University System Student Council. (2) These councils shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor and may, from time to time, make reports and recommendations to the Board. (b) The Board may appoint committees to advise it in exercising its authority.

Md. Code, Education § 12-301

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Center” means the Center for Maryland Advanced Ventures established under § 12–305 of this subtitle. (c) “Council” means the MPowering Joint Steering Council established under § 12–304 of this subtitle. (d) “Presidents” means the President of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus and the President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus. (e) “UMCEED” means the University of Maryland Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Development. (f) “University of Maryland” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this title.

Md. Code, Education § 12-302

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Fundamental research is the building block of a knowledge–based economy; (2) Federal research grants that support fundamental research are transitioning from single–discipline grants to multidiscipline grants that span academic programs; (3) A successful knowledge–based economy also depends on the transition of innovative research projects developed in research labs to companies in the private sector for commercialization; and (4) The State must enhance its research and technology transfer programs to continue developing a strong knowledge–based economy.

Md. Code, Education § 12-303

(a) (1) There is a University of Maryland, which is a strategic partnership between the following two distinct campuses within the University System of Maryland: (i) The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus; and (ii) The University of Maryland, College Park Campus. (2) The University of Maryland strategic partnership is a formal strategic alliance which leverages the resources of each campus within the University of Maryland to benefit the State and improve and enhance: (i) Academic programs and experiences for students; (ii) Research, technology, technology transfer, and commercialization for economic development; and (iii) Public service and the commitment to community development. (3) The University of Maryland, unless otherwise provided in this title, is subject to the provisions of Division III of this article. (4) The University of Maryland shall ensure that the rights, privileges, and agreements of its employees under Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article or under any higher education personnel rules or policies are not impaired or reduced. (b) (1) In addition to the powers and duties established in this subtitle, the presidents shall have the powers and duties as provided in § 12–109 of this title. (2) The president of each campus shall have the responsibility for that campus within the University of Maryland. (c) (1) The presidents jointly shall develop and implement a plan that encourages and promotes alignment, cooperation, and collaboration between the College Park Campus and the Baltimore Campus. (2) The plan shall: (i) Identify all undergraduate and graduate academic and research programs that may benefit from alignment and collaboration between the campuses; (ii) Identify competitor state peers for the University of Maryland to be used in the funding guidelines developed under §§ 10–203 and 11–105 of this article; (iii) Promote effectiveness and efficiencies between the campuses, including potential savings in human resources, procurement, and information technology; and (iv) Include any other information and implementation plans to achieve the purpose of the University of Maryland identified in this subtitle. (d) (1) Professional schools or their administrative functions may not be relocated out of Baltimore City. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, there: (i) Shall be collaboration with the professional schools located in Baltimore City; and (ii) May be professional school courses offered at a location other than Baltimore City. (e) (1) Nothing in the strategic partnership may be construed to prevent or restrict collaboration or coordination between the University of Maryland, other institutions, and entities including the University of Maryland Medical System. (2) The presidents shall actively seek collaboration with other institutions and entities, particularly in the Baltimore metropolitan region, as appropriate, to benefit the State. (f) The presidents shall report annually to the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland regarding collaboration with the City of Baltimore, Prince George’s County, and the City of College Park in the area of community development.

Md. Code, Education § 12-304

(a) There is an MPowering Joint Steering Council. (b) The Council consists of members appointed by the President of the College Park Campus and the President of the Baltimore Campus. (c) The Council shall: (1) Develop guidelines for faculty appointments that are joint between the College Park Campus and the Baltimore Campus; (2) Make recommendations to the presidents on joint faculty appointments; (3) Make recommendations to the presidents identifying competitor state peers for the University of Maryland; (4) Establish a process by which undergraduate and graduate programs are evaluated to determine whether the students, the University of Maryland, and the State would benefit from alignment and collaboration and make recommendations to the presidents; (5) Carry out the programs and policies established under the MPower program as directed by the presidents; (6) Explore opportunities to create registered apprenticeship programs in nursing and other fields that include integration of high school career and technology education programs and University of Maryland graduate and undergraduate programs; and (7) Perform any other duties assigned by the presidents. (d) (1) The Governor shall include in the annual State budget for the Council a General Fund appropriation in the following amounts: (i) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2021; (ii) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2022; (iii) $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2023; (iv) $8,000,000 in fiscal year 2024; and (v) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) The Governor shall include in the annual State budget for the University of Maryland Baltimore County, to further its mission as a research university and to complement the economic development and research activities of the MPowering Joint Steering Council, a General Fund appropriation in the following amounts: (i) $400,000 in fiscal year 2021; (ii) $800,000 in fiscal year 2022; (iii) $1,200,000 in fiscal year 2023; (iv) $1,600,000 in fiscal year 2024; and (v) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter. (3) The Governor shall include in the annual State budget for the Council to use exclusively on the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing a General Fund appropriation in the following amounts: (i) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2026; (ii) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2027; (iii) $4,500,000 in fiscal year 2028; and (iv) $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2029 and each fiscal year thereafter. (4) The money appropriated under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection is supplemental to and may not take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Council or the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Md. Code, Education § 12-305

(a) (1) There is a Center for Maryland Advanced Ventures at the University of Maryland. (2) The Center shall be located on the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus in Baltimore City. (b) The Center shall: (1) Pursue grant funding for the University of Maryland, including interdisciplinary grant funding; (2) (i) Develop and implement guidelines for the transfer of technology developed by the University of Maryland to the private sector; and (ii) Include in the guidelines a process to identify research projects occurring at the University of Maryland that may be viable for commercialization; and (3) Facilitate the transfer of technology from the University of Maryland to commercial industries by: (i) Assessing the viability and value of the technology; (ii) Defining and exploiting potential markets for the technology; (iii) Identifying funding sources to support the development of the technology; (iv) Developing commercialization strategies; and (v) Assessing intellectual property issues, including licensing and patents. (c) (1) The Center also shall provide the services identified under subsection (b) of this section to any public institution of higher education that requests the services. (2) Subject to the approval of the presidents, the Center may assess a reasonable fee for providing services to any public institution of higher education other than the University of Maryland. (d) (1) The presidents shall appoint an Executive Director of the Center. (2) The Executive Director shall: (i) Ensure that the provisions of this section are carried out; (ii) Develop a plan to appropriately staff the Center in order to effectively carry out the duties of the Center; (iii) Develop a working relationship with the Secretary of Commerce and the Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation; and (iv) Annually report to the presidents: 1. The number of technology transfer transactions or projects for which the Center has provided assistance; 2. The amount and source of funds the Center has identified to assist in the development of technologies; 3. The public institutions of higher education for which the Center has provided assistance; 4. The commercial value of technology that was transferred to the commercial industry; 5. The estimated number of new jobs created as a result of the Center; and 6. Any recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of transferring technology that is developed by the University of Maryland. (e) The Maryland Technology Development Corporation may advise the Executive Director of the Center on the development of the Center. (f) (1) (i) For each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $3,000,000 to the Center. (ii) For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $4,000,000 to the Center. (2) (i) For each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 to the Center to be used to encourage the development and location of University created or sponsored technology companies in Baltimore City. (ii) For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $2,500,000 to the Center to be used to encourage the development and location of University created or sponsored technology companies in Baltimore City.

Md. Code, Education § 12-306

(a) (1) There is a University of Maryland Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Development (UMCEED). (2) UMCEED shall be located on the College Park Campus. (b) Following all State law, regulations, and processes for program review and approval, UMCEED shall advance the education of students by developing degree and credential programs in the following fields of study: (1) Virtual and augmented reality; (2) Neurosciences; (3) Biomedical devices; (4) Data analytics; (5) Cybersecurity; and (6) Quantum technologies, advanced data computing, and information technologies. (c) (1) The presidents shall appoint an Executive Director of UMCEED. (2) The Executive Director shall: (i) Ensure that the provisions of this section are carried out; and (ii) Develop a plan to appropriately staff UMCEED in order to effectively carry out the duties of UMCEED. (d) (1) The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least the following amounts to UMCEED for the following fiscal years: (i) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; (ii) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2019; and (iii) $6,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) In addition to the appropriation required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $2,500,000 to UMCEED to be used to encourage the development and location of University created or sponsored technology companies in Prince George’s County.
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