Maryland Education Section 10-202

      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.