Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Charter for Higher Education
Section 10-204 - Duties of Public Institutions of Higher Education Generally

Public institutions of higher education shall:
        (1)    Provide postsecondary education to students;
        (2)    Transmit culture and extend knowledge through general higher education;
        (3)    Teach and train students for careers and advanced study;
        (4)    Protect academic freedom;
        (5)    Promote civic responsibility;
        (6)    Enhance economic development of the State through research, training, and extension services to business and industry;
        (7)    Provide public services for citizens of the State; and
        (8)    Assure that women and minorities are equitably represented among faculty, staff, and administration, so that the higher education community reflects the diversity of the State’s population.