SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Education

10-101.

(L) "STATE PLAN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION" MEANS THE PLAN FOR
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH REQUIRED TO BE DEVELOPED BY THE
MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION UNDER § 11-105(B) OF THIS ARTICLE.

10-209.

(a) The University System of Maryland shall provide through its various
campuses and programs a continuum of educational services, including
undergraduate education, graduate education, professional programs, and research.

(b) The goal of the University System of Maryland is to achieve and sustain
national eminence with each component fulfilling a distinct and complementary
mission.

(c) The University System of Maryland shall:

(1) Promote excellence at each campus, in accordance with the skills of the
faculty, the needs of the region, and the academic programs offered;

(2) Develop a mission for each campus which builds upon the unique
strength of the campus and embodies a diversity of programs;

(3) Recruit and retain nationally and internationally prominent AND
DIVERSE faculty members;

(4) Actively pursue research funding and private support; [and]

(5) Promote economic development by creating a well educated work force
through undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, targeted research,
education extension services, and technical assistance[.];

(6) INCREASE ACCESS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND
MINORITY STUDENTS;

(7) STIMULATE OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE STATE
THROUGH CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
SCHOOLS, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES;

(8) ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AMONG INSTITUTIONS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS; AND

(9) ADDRESS AND RESPOND TO CONTINUING HIGHER EDUCATION
NEEDS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AN EDUCATED WORK FORCE IN THE STATE.

11- 105.

(b) (2) (I) In consultation with the governing boards and agencies
concerned with postsecondary education in the State, the Commission shall develop