USM Regents Committees on Education Policy, Effectiveness and Efficiency Meet October 17

Adelphi, Md. (Oct. 15, 2012) -- The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Committee on Education Policy and the Committee on Effectiveness and Efficiency will meet Wednesday, October 17. The meetings will be held in the Atrium at the Elkins Building at the USM headquarters, 3300 Metzerott Road, Adelphi, MD.

The Committee on Education Policy will meet in public session at 9:30 a.m. The committee will vote on one action item, a proposed M.A. in language, literacy, and culture at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. It will also hear several information items, including a discussion of the committee's work plan for the current academic year and a presentation of the USM financial aid report for fiscal years 2007 through 2011. The full agenda and supporting materials can be accessed at http://www.usmd.edu/regents/agendas/ed101712.php.

The Effectiveness and Efficiency Committee will begin its public meeting at 12:30 p.m. The committee will hear several information items. These include reviews of the committee's work plan for the current academic year and USM economic development activities and opportunities. The committee also will discuss the proposed establishment of a Center for Academic Transformation, a center that would be housed at the USM office and encourage USM institutions to create a culture of innovation. The full agenda and supporting materials can be accessed at http://www.usmd.edu/regents/agendas/ee101712.php.

Sign language interpreters and/or other appropriate accommodations for eligible individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 301.445.2756 (voice) or 301.314.7683 (TTY/ITT) for special arrangements.

Parking for attendees is available in the front of the parking lot at the University System of Maryland headquarters. For driving directions, click http://www.usmd.edu/usm/directions

Contact: Mike Lurie
Phone: 301.445.2719
Email: mlurie@usmd.edu