§ 11-106.1. Student Transfer Advisory Committee[Section subject to abrogation]

   (a) Committee established. -- There is a Student Transfer Advisory Committee.

(b) Composition. -- The Committee consists of the following members:

   (1) The Secretary of Higher Education, or the Secretary's designee;

   (2) The Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor's designee;

   (3) The President of St. Mary's College of Maryland, or the President's designee;

   (4) The President of Morgan State University, or the President's designee;

   (5) The Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director's designee;

   (6) The President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, or the President's designee;

   (7) The Assistant Secretary for the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, or the Assistant Secretary's designee;

   (8) The Assistant State Superintendent for Career and College Readiness in the State Department of Education, or the Assistant State Superintendent's designee;

   (9) A representative of the Student Advisory Council, appointed by the Secretary;

   (10) A representative from the Maryland Association of Private Career Schools, appointed by the Secretary; and

   (11) A representative from a for-profit institution of higher education that operates in the State, appointed by the Secretary.

(c) Chair. -- The members of the Committee may elect a chair and other officers of the Committee, as needed.

(d) Staff. -- The Commission shall provide staff for the Committee.

(e) Compensation and reimbursement for expenses. -- A member of the Committee:

   (1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but

   (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(f) Duties. -- The Committee shall review and analyze:

   (1) Articulation and student support services, including admission and advising practices; and

   (2) Any other student transfer related issues as referred to the Committee by the Commission.

(g) Meeting times. -- The Committee shall meet at least four times per year.

(h) Reports. -- On or before December 1, 2013, and in each odd-numbered year thereafter, the Committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

HISTORY: 2012, ch. 327.