Maryland Manual 1994-1995

D. Halford, 1994; James D. Mooney,
1994; Robert P. Cumberland, Jr.,
1995; Kevin B. O'Connor, 1995;
Lemuel A. Roberts, Jr., 1995; Elwood
H. Banister, 1996; Elizabeth Scanlan,
R.N., 1996; Robert H. Shimer, 1996;
Keith R. Fairfax, Jr., 1997; Michael J.
Lavelle, 1997; Robert J. Smith, 1997;
one vacancy.

PLANNING & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
John A. Sabatini, Jr., Ed.D., Director
................ (410) 974-2512

RESEARCH & POLICY ANALYSIS
Michael J. Keller, Ph.D., Director
................ (410) 974-2971

DIVISION OF FINANCE POLICY
Mary S. Bode, Assistant Secretary
.................... (410) 974-2514

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
[STATE SCHOLARSHIP
ADMINISTRATION]
Janice Breslin Doyle, Director
................ (410) 974-2462

Origins of the Maryland Higher Education
Commission trace to 1963, when the Advisory
Council on Higher Education was formed (Chapter
41, Acts of 1963). The Council was renamed as the
Maryland Council on Higher Education in 1968
(Chapter 130, Acts of 1968). The State Board for
Higher Education replaced the Council in 1976
(Chapter 538, Acts of 1976). The Board in turn was
superseded by the Maryland Higher Education
Commission in 1988. The Commission imple-
mented a reorganization of Maryland universities
and colleges (Chapter 246, Acts of 1988).
In consultation with the governing boards and
agendes concerned with higher education, the Com-
mission develops and updates an overall plan, consis-
tent with the Maryland Charter for Higher Education,
to coordinate the growth and development of post-
secondary education in Maryland. The Maryland
Charter for Higher Education, adopted in 1988, sets
forth State goals for higher education (Code Educa-
tion Article, secs. 10-201 through 10-212).
Appointed by the Governor, the Secretary of
Higher Education oversees the State's system of
higher education. The Secretary also serves on the
Governor's Executive Council; the Governor's Drug
and Alcohol Abuse Commission; the Education Co-
ordinating Committee; the Peabody Institute Over-
sight Committee; the Maryland Education Council;
the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee for Mi-
nority Affairs; the Education Coordinating Council
for Correctional Institutions; and the Southern Re-
gional Education Board.
The Commission has twelve members. Eleven
are appointed to five-year terms by the Governor
with Senate advice and consent. The chairperson of
the Commission's Student Advisory Council serves
in a nonvoting capacity as the twelfth member. The
Governor designates the chairperson (Code Edu-
cation Article, secs. 11-101 through 11-206).

DIVISION OF PLANNING
& ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Ronald A. Phipps, Ed.D., Assistant Secretary
(410) 974-2750

The Division of Planning and Academic Affairs
was formed in 1988. The Division is responsible for
planning and academic affairs, and research and
policy analysis. The Division approves academic
programs and new institutions; oversees postsecon-
dary institutions, including private career schools;
and analyzes the needs of and plans for education
and training programs. The Division also conducts
data analysis and research. In addition, the Division
oversees the Maryland Fire-Rescue Education and
Training Commission.

Thomas J. Baginski, Chairperson, 1997

16 Francis St.
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 974-2971

In 1976, the Maryland Fire-Rescue Education
and Training Commission was established within
the State Board for Higher Education (Chapter
682, Acts of 1976). The Commission was placed
under the Maryland Higher Education Commis-
sion in 1988 (Chapter 246, Acts of 1988).
The Commission develops standards for fire,
rescue, and emergency medical education and train-
ing in Maryland. To coordinate an emergency serv-
ices training system, the Commission develops and
maintains a statewide master plan; collects and
disseminates data; and reviews research on fire-res-
cue education. The Commission works in coopera-
tion with the University of Maryland System.
The Commission consists of thirteen members ap-
pointed to four-year terms by the Governor with
Senate advice and consent. The Governor designates
the chairperson (Code Education Article, sec. 12-113).

DIVISION OF FINANCE POLICY
Mary S. Bode, Assistant Secretary
(410) 974-2514

The Division of Finance Policy originated in 1988
as the Division of Finance and Policy Analysis and
received its present name in 1993. It oversees State
scholarship administration, finance, and facilities.
The Division administers over $30 million in
State student financial aid. For institutions of higher
education, the Division sets guidelines for operat-
ing and capital budgets; analyzes campus budget
requests; and makes recommendations on funding.
The Division also administers State aid for commu-
nity colleges and private institutions; and capital
improvement for community colleges.