CHAPTER 77
H.P. 414 - L.D. 535
Resolve, to Examine the Doctorate-level Educational Opportunities Available Through the University of Maine System
Preamble. Whereas, the educational, economic and social challenges of the 21st century present greater opportunities for citizens of the State who can attain postgraduate levels of education and also provide significant prospects for economic and community development of the State; and
Whereas, excellence in doctorate-level education is an integral component of the research and development initiatives undertaken by the University of Maine System; and
Whereas, doctorate-level educational programs that support economic development across the State and expand educational, economic and cultural opportunities available to citizens of the State are an important part of the responsibility of the University of Maine System; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Review of doctorate-level educational opportunities. Resolved: That the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System shall establish a review of doctorate-level educational opportunities provided through the University of Maine System; and be it further
Sec. 2. Duties. Resolved: That the review under section 1 must examine the following issues concerning the availability of and demand for doctorate-level educational programs through the University of Maine System:
1. The current array of doctorate-level educational programs available to citizens of the State through the University of Maine System;
2. The capacity and enrollment levels for the current doctorate-level educational programs available to citizens of the State through the University of Maine System; and
3. The demand for doctorate-level educational programs not currently provided through the University of Maine System, including an analysis of the costs and benefits of expanding or revising the current array of doctorate-level educational programs available to the citizens of the State; and be it further
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including any suggested legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters and to the Legislative Council by December 1, 2002. Following receipt and review of the report, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 121st Legislature. If the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System requires a limited extension of time to complete its report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant the extension.
Effective July 25, 2002, unless otherwise indicated.
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