2013 Maryland Code
EDUCATION
§ 11-106 - Advisory councils and committees

§11-106.

(a) (1) The Commission shall establish:

(i) A Faculty Advisory Council;

(ii) A Student Advisory Council;

(iii) A Segmental Advisory Council;

(iv) A Financial Assistance Advisory Council;

(v) A Maryland Digital Library Advisory Council; and

(vi) A William Donald Schaefer Scholarship Advisory Council.

(2) These Councils shall meet periodically for the purpose of reviewing such matters as are referred by the Commission or the Secretary for their consideration and advice.

(3) The Councils may make reports and recommendations to the Commission.

(b) (1) The Commission may appoint continuing advisory committees that represent various groups in the higher education community.

(2) Advisory committees may make recommendations to the Commission on matters of statewide importance that affect their constituencies.

§ 11-106 - 1. Student Transfer Advisory Committee [Section subject to abrogation]

(a) Committee established. -- There is a Student Transfer Advisory Committee.

(b) Composition. -- The Committee consists of the following members:

(1) The Secretary of Higher Education, or the Secretary's designee;

(2) The Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor's designee;

(3) The President of St. Mary's College of Maryland, or the President's designee;

(4) The President of Morgan State University, or the President's designee;

(5) The Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director's designee;

(6) The President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, or the President's designee;

(7) The Assistant Secretary for the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, or the Assistant Secretary's designee;

(8) The Assistant State Superintendent for Career and College Readiness in the State Department of Education, or the Assistant State Superintendent's designee;

(9) A representative of the Student Advisory Council, appointed by the Secretary;

(10) A representative from the Maryland Association of Private Career Schools, appointed by the Secretary; and

(11) A representative from a for-profit institution of higher education that operates in the State, appointed by the Secretary.

(c) Chair. -- The members of the Committee may elect a chair and other officers of the Committee, as needed.

(d) Staff. -- The Commission shall provide staff for the Committee.

(e) Compensation and reimbursement for expenses. -- A member of the Committee:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(f) Duties. -- The Committee shall review and analyze:

(1) Articulation and student support services, including admission and advising practices; and

(2) Any other student transfer related issues as referred to the Committee by the Commission.

(g) Meeting times. -- The Committee shall meet at least four times per year.

(h) Reports. -- On or before December 1, 2013, and in each odd-numbered year thereafter, the Committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

§ 11-106 - 1. Student Transfer Advisory Committee (Abrogation of section effective June 30, 2022.)

Abrogated.