(I) THE IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW
PROCESS FOR THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND ON THE QUALITY AND
ACCESSIBILITY OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IN THE STATE; AND

(II) ANY INCREASED COSTS DUE TO DUPLICATION OF PROGRAMS.

11-303.

(A) The Commission, with the assistance of the presidents of the institutions
required to develop mission statements under this subtitle, shall establish and
periodically update the format of mission statements to include specific short and
long-range goals and measurable objectives to be achieved through the
implementation of the institution's performance accountability plan as required
under § 11-304 of this subtitle.

11-302.

(a) (1) The president of each public institution of higher education is
responsible for developing a mission statement.

(2) The president shall submit the mission statement to the institution's
governing board.

(3) Upon the direction of the governing board, the president shall update
the mission statement at least every 5 years.

(b) (1) The governing board:

(i) Shall review the mission statement and may require the
president to prepare a revised mission statement;

(ii) May adopt the mission statement as submitted or with
amendments; and

(iii) shall submit the statement to the Commission.

(2) (i) In the case of constituent institutions of the University System
of Maryland, the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland shall review the
statement prior to its consideration by the Board of Regents and make
recommendations.

(ii) Before adopting the mission statements, the Board of Regents
shall review the statements individually and on a systemwide basis to assure that:

1. They are consistent with the Charter and the systemwide

plan; AND

2. [They will not result in unnecessary duplication of
academic programs; and

3.] They will promote the efficient and effective use of the
institution's and System's resources.