Section 12-101 - Established; purpose; definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 12-101. Established; purpose; definitions.
 

(a)  Established; purpose.- 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)  Definitions.-  

(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) "Chancellor" means the Chief Executive Officer of the University System of Maryland and the Chief of Staff for the Board of Regents. 

(4) "President" means the Chief Executive Officer of a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. 

(5) "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, Baltimore; 

(ii) University of Maryland Baltimore County; 

(iii) University of Maryland, College Park; 

(iv) University of Maryland Eastern Shore; 

(v) University of Maryland University College; 

(vi) Bowie State University; 

(vii) Coppin State University; 

(viii) Frostburg State University; 

(ix) Salisbury University; 

(x) Towson University; and 

(xi) University of Baltimore. 

(6) "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; and 

(v) Any other center, component, or institute established and operated by the System in accordance with its mission. 

(7) "University" or "University of Maryland" or "University of Maryland System" means the University System of Maryland. 

(8) "Computer-based instructional technology" means computer hardware or software used by faculty and students in the delivery of the instructional program. 

(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 on-line learning. 
 

[1988, ch. 246, §§ 2, 4; 1989, ch. 5, §§ 1, 9; 1994, ch. 420; 1997, ch. 114, § 1; 2001, ch. 225; 2004, ch. 63; 2005, ch. 25, § 13; ch. 304; 2006, ch. 44, § 6.]