Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Powers and Duties
Section 12-101 - Established; Purpose; Definitions

(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.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Education

Division III - Higher Education

Title 12 - University System of Maryland

Subtitle 1 - Powers and Duties

Section 12-101 - Established; Purpose; Definitions

Section 12-101.1 - Morgan State University Not Included in University System of Maryland

Section 12-102 - Board of Regents -- Government of University; Members

Section 12-103 - Board of Regents -- Officers; Meetings

Section 12-104 - Board of Regents -- General Powers and Duties

Section 12-104.1 - High Impact Economic Development Activity

Section 12-105 - Fiscal Matters

Section 12-106 - Plan for and Administration of University

Section 12-107 - Equal Educational Opportunity

Section 12-108 - Chancellor; Employees of Board

Section 12-109 - Presidents of Constituent Institutions; Boards of Visitors

Section 12-110 - Faculty and Administrative Personnel

Section 12-111 - Appointments; Policies and Guidelines

Section 12-112 - University Compliance With State Finance and Procurement Rules

Section 12-113 - Business Entities

Section 12-114 - University Textbook Consortium

Section 12-114.1 - Open Source Textbook Initiative

Section 12-114.2 - Availability of Free or Low-Cost Digital Materials

Section 12-115 - Restrictions on Campaign Fund-Raising by Members of Board of Regents

Section 12-116 - Agriculture and Natural Resources Internship Program

Section 12-117 - Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program

Section 12-118 - Maryland Center for Computing Education

Section 12-119 - Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center -- Purpose -- Academic Programs -- Funding

Section 12-120 - Clinical Care at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center -- Annual Funding

Section 12-121 - Specialized Clinical Care at Rural Hospitals by Faculty -- Annual Funding

Section 12-122 - Development of Antibias Education Program

Section 12-123 - Center for Cybersecurity -- Providing Assistance Related to Cybersecurity -- Annual Appropriation and Reporting