ERIC ED428622: Task Force to Study the Governance, Coordination, and Funding of the University System of Maryland. 1998 Interim Report.

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Task Force to Study the Governance, Coordination, and
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Funding of the University System of Maryland. 1998 Interim
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ABSTRACT
The report was prepared by a task force appointed to examine
issues related to the University System of Maryland (USM) ten years after its
creation in 1988. The task force focused on key issues raised by stakeholders
and higher education experts, including statewide goals and priorities for
the USM; duplication and overlap of authority between the Maryland Higher
Education Commission and USM; flexibility in management and reporting
functions, and funding issues. The report found that institutions in the USM
have made significant progress toward goals set in 1988 despite lower than
anticipated funding and believes that the legislation remain valid; however,
it recommends some modifications and additions. The report is comprised of
the following sections: letter of transmittal; a membership roster; executive
the
summary; creation and charge of the task force; summary of activities of
task force; historical perspective of the USM governance structure; funding
and enrollment trends at USM; description of USM institutions; status of
implementation of 1988 legislation; state financial commitment to higher
education; independent consultant reports; findings and recommendations;
minority reports; and 10 appendixes, including an organization chart, a time
line of Maryland's four-year public institutions, and an organizational chart
of postsecondary education in the state.
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TASK FORCE TO STUDY T I GOVERNANCE,
COORDINATION, AND FUNDING OF THE
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
1998 Interim
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
JANUARY 1999
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Task Force to Study the Governance, Coordination,
and Funding of the University System of Maryland
Admiral Charles R. Larson, USN (Ret), Chairman
January 1999
The Honorable Parris N. Glendening
Governor of Maryland
The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
President of the Maryland Senate
The Honorable Casper R. Taylor, Jr.
Speaker of the House of Delegates
Gentlemen:
On behalf of the Task Force on the Governance, Coordination, and Funding of the University
System of Maryland, I respectfully submit our final report.
In August of this year, the 23 members of the Task Force were appointed to examine issues
The Task Force
related to the University System of Maryland ten years after its creation.
maintained an ambitious schedule throughout the fall of 1998 to complete the Task Force's work by
the January 1999 deadline, as established in Joint Resolutions 4 and 5 of 1998. In an effort to fully
understand the complexity of its charge, the Task Force held eight meetings, conducted four regional
public hearings, and visited the campuses of the 13 constituent institutions of the University System
of Maryland (USM). During the course of its activities, the Task Force heard testimony from the
major stakeholders and several experts in higher education. In addition, as required, the Task Force
hired the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities and the Education
Commission of the States to complete studies on governance structure and funding, respectively.
The Task Force focused on key issues raised by stakeholders and experts in higher education
in a number of areas including: statewide goals and priorities for higher education; the governance
structure of the University System of Maryland (USM); duplication and overlap of authority between
the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and USM; flexibility in management and
reporting functions; and funding issues.
The Task Force has made numerous recommendations in these areas which are summarized
in the Executive Summary and discussed in detail in the "Findings and Recommendations" section
of the report. Many of the recommendations can be implemented without legislative action. The
recommendations which require legislative changes to implement are attached.
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The Honorable Casper R. Taylor, Jr.
January 1999
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Kopp, and to the
I wish to express my appreciation to my vice chair, Delegate Nancy K.
visits, and regional public
members of the Task Force. Their participation in meetings, campus
of public higher
hearings was instrumental in making this a meaningful assessment of the future
staff of the Department
education in Maryland. I also appreciate the hard work and dedication of the
of our effort, I believe this
of Legislative Services. Although the report is the most obvious product
intensive four month process of review will yield benefits now and in the future.
for the opportunity.
It was a pleasure for me to participate and lead this effort. Thank you
Sincerely,
4 *AM.tA.slr-i
Charles R. Larson
Chairman
CRL/RHH/jab
Enclosute
Members of the Maryland General Assembly
cc:
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Legislation Necessary to Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force
Amend § 11-105 (h) of the Education Article to clarify that the role of the Maryland Higher
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Education Commission in the review of the System's operating budget request and capital
budget request is in the broad context of the State Plan for higher education. Clarify in that
subsection that MHEC does not have the authority to disagree with a budget item approved
by the Board of Regents unless that item is clearly inconsistent with the State Plan for higher
education.
Revise MHEC's authority over mission statements. MHEC approval is no longer required,
2.
however, MHEC must review mission statements for consistency with the State Plan and
Article). Delete the
may reject a statement if it is inconsistent (§ 11-302 of the Education
current detailed requirements for mission statements set forth in § 11-303 of the Education
Substitute language requiring MHEC, with the assistance of the institutional
Article.
presidents, periodically to develop a format for mission statements.
Revise current program review and approval procedures for USM by: amending § 12-109
3.
to grant authority to presidents to establish new programs and abolish existing programs
within their institutional mission and existing budget; altering § 11-206 of the Education
Article to revise the role of MHEC in the review and approval of new programs for USM;
revising § 12-106 of the Education Article to reflect the changes in the role of the USM
Board of Regents in the program review and approval process. All of these revisions sunset
after 3 years.
The Task Force endorsed the concept of establishing USM as a public corporation with
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greater flexibility than its current status but did not recommend specific powers of the
corporation. The Task Force requested that staff develop a draft proposal of policy options
in the areas of procurement, personnel, and information management (attached as an
appendix to the report).
The Task Force recommended several funding initiatives which could be implemented by
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the Governor through the budget without legislation. However, if the initiatives are to be
mandated then legislation would be needed to require minimum funding levels on a per full-
time equivalent student (FTES) basis for USM degree granting institutions (except
University of Maryland University College), the University of Maryland, College Park, the
University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The
Task Force also recommended that MHEC receive strategic incentive funding to distribute
USM
to higher education institutions in support of statewide goals and priorities and that the
Board of Regents receive incentive funding to encourage mission accomplishment by
institutions.
Reestablish Private Donation Incentive Program
6.
Reestablish College Preparation Intervention Program
7.
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Task Force to Study the Governance, Coordination, and Funding
of the University System of Maryland
1998 Interim Membership Roster
Admiral Charles R. Larson, USN (Ret), Chairman
Delegate Nancy K. Kopp, Vice Chairman
Mr. Lance W. Billingsley
Senator Clarence W. Blount
Dr. Alan Cheung
Delegate Norman H. Conway
Mr. George C. Creel
Delegate George Edwards
Dr. Patricia S. Florestano
Dr. Catherine R. Gira
Senator Barbara A. Hoffman
Mr. Clifford M. Kendall
Senator Gloria Lawlah
Senator Thomas Middleton
Dr. C. D. Mote, Jr.
Senator Robert Neall
Lt. General Emmett Paige, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret)
Delegate Howard P. Rawlings
Delegate Mark K. Shriver
Dr. Dolores R. Spikes
Mr. Jeffrey R. Springer
Dr. Hoke L. Smith
Senator Joseph D. Tydings
Task Force Staff
Rachel Hise
Tina Bjarekull
Carol Swan
Benjamin Birge
Claire Rooney
Gary Thomas
Support Staff
Jo Ann Bryan
David Warner, Library Resources
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Contents
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Letter of Transmittal
iii
Membership Roster
vii
Contents
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Executive Summary
Creation and Charge of the Task Force
1
Task Force Membership
1
Studies
2
Summary of Activities of the Task Force
3
Summary of Task Force Meetings
3
Summary of Regional Hearings
9
Summary of Site Visits
9
Historical Perspective on the Governance Structure of USM
11
Statewide Commission on Higher Education in Maryland
11
Activities Leading to the 1988 Restructuring of Higher Education
15
Highlights of the 1988 Legislation
17
Changes to the Governance Structure of Higher Education Since 1988
20
Historical Perspective on Funding and Enrollment Trends at USM
23
State General Fund Support for the University System of Maryland
23
Enrollment Trends
24
State General Fund Support Per FTES
25
Tuition and Fee Revenue
25
Education and General Expenditures
26
Capital Funding
27
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Description of USM Constituent Institutions
29
Bowie State University
29
Coppin State College
29
Frostburg State University
30
Salisbury State University
30
Towson University
31
University of Baltimore
31
University of Maryland, Baltimore
32
University of Maryland Baltimore County
33
University of Maryland, College Park
33
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
34
University of Maryland University College
35
University of Maryland Bioteclmology Institute
36
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
37
Status of Implementation of 1988 Legislation
39
State's Financial Commitment to Higher Education
69
Summary of Independent Consultant Reports
75
Report of Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
75
Report of the Education Commission of the States
81
Findings and Recommendations
89
Higher Education Goals
89
University System of Maryland Governance Structure
93
Budget Review, Approval, and Submission
96
Intitutional Mission Statements
97
Academic Program Approval and Elimination
99
Flexibility in Management Functions
102
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