# COMAR Title 13B — Maryland Higher Education Commission

## Subtitle 02 — Academic Regulations

### Chapter 03 — Academic Programs — Degree-Granting Institutions

#### Regulation .07 Mission and Planning Priorities.

*COMAR 13B.02.03.07*

A. A program proposal submitted by an institution that is central to the institution's mission statement is eligible for approval or recommendation for implementation.

B. A proposed program shall be:

  (1) Central to the institution’s mission;

  (2) Related to the program emphasis as outlined in the mission statement;

  (3) An institutional priority for program development consistent with the institution’s strategic planning process; and

  (4) Adequately funded for at least the first 5 years of program implementation.

C. An institution shall demonstrate a commitment to:

  (1) Ongoing administrative, financial, and technical support of a program; and

  (2) Continuation of the program for a period of time sufficient to allow enrolled students to complete the program.