Maryland Code, Education § 10-202

(1) The people of Maryland expect quality in all aspects of public higher education: teaching, research, and public service;

(2) Public higher education should be accessible to all those who seek and qualify for admission;

(3) Public higher education should provide a diversity of quality educational opportunities;

(4) Adequate funding by the State is critical if public higher education is to achieve its goal;

(5) The people of Maryland are entitled to efficient and effective management of public higher education;

(6) The people of Maryland are entitled to capable and creative leadership in public higher education; and

(7) Public higher education should be committed to promoting diversity and inclusion at each institution by attracting and graduating a diverse student body committed to service.