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Board of Regents Approves Tuition Waiver for New Baltimore County Plant


The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents approved a waiver of the residency requirements for in-state tuition rates for employees relocating to the new General Motors Allison Transmission Plant in White Marsh in Baltimore County. The decision was made during the Board's regular meeting today.

"The waiver is designed to give these GM employees who are moving to Maryland the opportunity to take advantage of our colleges and universities as quickly as possible," said USM Chancellor Donald N. Langenberg. "The plain fact is, it is a difficult thing to relocate with your company, and this is our way of providing an incentive for a small group of highly attractive employees."

The waiver, which was requested by the company via the state Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED), will apply only to those GM Allison Transmission employees who relocate to Maryland. According to DBED, as many as 50 salaried employees are eligible.

In other action, the Board:

The Board also heard reports on minority enrollment and retention, System investment strategies, the status of the USM's institutional agricultural programs, and activity in the Minority Business Enterprise. The Board also recognized the exemplary service of Harry R. Hughes, who served as a Regent from 1995 to July of this year. It also welcomed Nina R. Houghton, who was recently chosen by Gov. Parris Glendening to succeed Gov. Hughes.

Contact:

Chris Hart
Phone: 301/445-2739
Pager: 301/507-2316
E-mail: chart@usmh.usmd.edu


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