§10–202.

    Public higher education in Maryland should be based on the following principles:

        (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; and

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