Public higher education in Maryland should be based on the following principles:
(1) The people of Maryland expect quality in all aspects of public higher education: teaching, research, and public service;
(2) Public higher education should be accessible to all those who seek and qualify for admission;
(3) Public higher education should provide a diversity of quality educational opportunities;
(4) Adequate funding by the State is critical if public higher education is to achieve its goal;
(5) The people of Maryland are entitled to efficient and effective management of public higher education; and
(6) The people of Maryland are entitled to capable and creative leadership in public higher education.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 10 - Definitions and Maryland Charter for Higher Education
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education
Section 10-201 - Subtitle Is Charter
Section 10-202 - Principles on Which Public Higher Education Based
Section 10-203 - Funding; Financial Aid Programs
Section 10-204 - Duties of Public Institutions of Higher Education Generally
Section 10-206 - Duties of Governor and General Assembly
Section 10-207 - Duties of Commission
Section 10-208 - Duties of Governing Boards
Section 10-209 - University System of Maryland
Section 10-210 - Duties of Community Colleges
Section 10-211 - Nonpublic Institutions
Section 10-212 - Regional Higher Education Centers
Section 10-213 - Higher Education/business Partnerships Program
Section 10-214 - Findings Regarding Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities