Ch. 246

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(8) (6) (I) PRIOR TO IMPOSING A SANCTION UNDER
PARAGRAPH (7) (5) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE COMMISSION SHALL GIVE
NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED SANCTION TO THE GOVERNING BODY BOARD OF
EACH AFFECTED INSTITUTION.

(II) 1. WITHIN 20 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE
NOTICE, ANY AFFECTED INSTITUTION MAY REQUEST AN OPPORTUNITY TO
MEET WITH THE COMMISSION AND PRESENT OBJECTIONS.

2. IF TIMELY REQUESTED, THE COMMISSION
SHALL PROVIDE SUCH OPPORTUNITY PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION'S DECISION
TO IMPOSE A SANCTION.

(III) THE COMMISSION'S DECISION SHALL BE FINAL
AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OR JUDICIAL
REVIEW.

(E) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO PROGRAMS
OFFERED BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT OPERATE IN THE
STATE WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH §
11-302 11-202(C)(2) OR (3) OF THIS TITLE.

11-306. 11-206.

(A)  THE COMMISSION MAY SHALL:

(1)  ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR TRANSFER
OF STUDENTS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SEGMENTS OF POSTSECONDARY
EDUCATION;

(2)  RECOMMEND COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS AMONG SEGMENTS OF
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION TO ASSURE APPROPRIATE FLEXIBILITY IN THE
HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM; AND

(3) RECOMMEND ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE RECIPROCAL
ACCEPTANCE OF CREDITS.

(3) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GOVERNING BOARDS,
ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS.

(B)  THE COMMISSION MAY RECOMMEND PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF INSTITUTIONS OF
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION ON:

(1)  IMPROVEMENT AND COORDINATION OF STUDENT FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; AND

(2)  OTHER SUBJECTS OF GENERAL INTEREST AND CONCERN TO
THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY IN THE STATE.

SUBTITLE 3. MISSION STATEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

11-301.

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