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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".18" citation="COMAR 13B.02.01.18" title_num="13B" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="01" heading="Student Services and Activities.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Student services and activities shall realistically reflect the stated objectives, purposes, and philosophy of the out-of-State institution. The needs and welfare of students shall be of primary concern if there is to be motivation toward worthwhile academic achievement. Student policies shall encourage associations among students, faculty, and the administration, and shall provide opportunities for the development of individual potential.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An out-of-State institution shall ensure that all students have access to a well developed program of counseling, testing, advisement, orientation, financial aid, career development, and placement. The institution may determine the specific organization of services, as well as the resources and staffing provided, as long as provision for the services noted in this section are made.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Student activities that complement the instructional program are particularly encouraged. An out-of-State institution should establish student government organizations that are representative and provide a responsible forum for student views as well as a vehicle for student input into institutional decision making. While participation in varsity athletics, student organizations, and student governance is a valuable adjunct to the instructional program, these activities are not part of the instructional program itself, and the institution may not award academic credit for participation in these activities.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An out-of-State institution shall keep complete and accurate records of admission, enrollment, grades, scholarships, transfers of credits, transcripts, graduates, and other essentials in accordance with standard practice.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>An out-of-State institution shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintain student records in accordance with acceptable national standards regarding institutions of higher education;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Ensure the physical security and confidentiality of student records, and store physical records in fire-proof cabinets;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Have adequate security to prevent loss of records maintained in electronic systems; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Have a document security plan appropriate to its record-keeping system.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>An out-of-State institution shall develop a statement of the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of students, and make this statement available to students through the catalog, student handbook, or other appropriate means.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>An out-of-State institution shall adhere to published student grievance procedures which assure a fair and timely review of student complaints.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>