There is a Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 1 - Commission Established and Organized
Section 11-103 - Officers; Meetings
Section 11-104 - Secretary of Higher Education; Employees of Commission
Section 11-105 - General Powers and Duties
Section 11-106 - Advisory Councils and Committees