Md. Code, Education § 12-107
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 12-107, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§12–107.
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(a) In consultation with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Chancellor, the Board shall undertake good faith efforts to:
(1) Achieve the goals, measures, and commitments contained in any applicable equal educational opportunity plan adopted by the State;
(2) Devote ample resources to achieving the equal employment opportunity goals and objectives; and
(3) Ensure that women and minorities are equitably represented among the student body, faculty, staff, and administration of the University System, so that the University reflects the diversity of the State’s population.
(b) In carrying out its responsibilities under this section, the Board may:
(1) Designate an office to coordinate and monitor the equity activities and programs of the constituent institutions;
(2) Require the constituent institutions to submit plans, reports, and data in the format the Board prescribes; and
(3) Conduct studies of the effectiveness of institutional efforts and methods.
(1) Achieve the goals, measures, and commitments contained in any applicable equal educational opportunity plan adopted by the State;
(2) Devote ample resources to achieving the equal employment opportunity goals and objectives; and
(3) Ensure that women and minorities are equitably represented among the student body, faculty, staff, and administration of the University System, so that the University reflects the diversity of the State’s population.
(b) In carrying out its responsibilities under this section, the Board may:
(1) Designate an office to coordinate and monitor the equity activities and programs of the constituent institutions;
(2) Require the constituent institutions to submit plans, reports, and data in the format the Board prescribes; and
(3) Conduct studies of the effectiveness of institutional efforts and methods.
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