CENTER FOR BIOSYSTEMS RESEARCH
Formerly under University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, moved to University of Maryland, College Park, in July 2010
CENTER FOR MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
Formerly under University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, combined with Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology, renamed Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology and placed under University System of Maryland in July 2010.
EXTERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Under Board of Regents, completed its work July 1, 2003.
K-16 PARTNERSHIP FOR TEACHING & LEARNING
Under Academic Affairs, renamed University System of Maryland P-20 Partnership in 2007.
MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER
Formerly under University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, renamed Research Center for Biomedical Engineering and Technology and transferred to University of Maryland, Baltimore, in July 2010.
OFFICE OF FEDERAL RELATIONS
Under Advancement, renamed Office of Government Relations in 2002.
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Under Advancement, renamed Office of Communications.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Formerly under University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, transferred to Center for STEM Excellence, Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, at Towson University in July 2010.
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Under Board of Regents, completed its work July 1, 2003.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
In 1985, the General Assembly authorized the Maryland Biotechnology Institute (MBI) at the University of Maryland. The Institute united diverse research disciplines across the broad spectrum of biotechnology within the University System of Maryland. The Institute also provided a core of expertise and state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to research, training, and economic development in biotechnology.
Biotechnology is any technique that uses living organisms or substances from those organisms to make or modify a product; perform services; improve plants or animals; or develop microorganisms for specific uses. These techniques include the use of novel technologies, such as recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), cell fusion, and other new bioprocesses.
Administered by the University System of Maryland Administration, the Institute consisted of four research centers: Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology; Center for Biosystems Research; Center of Marine Biotechnology; and Medical Biotechnology Center. The Institute also administered the Center for Bioscience Outreach, Education, and Ethics. In research and academic activities, each center worked closely with government laboratories, other academic research institutions, and the State's biotechnology business community.
In June 2009, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents voted to close the Institute and align the Centers with other University System of Maryland institutions. This restructuring was to be completed by June 30, 2010.
On July 1, 2010, research centers formerly under the Institute were reconfigured and integrated into other University System of Maryland institutions.
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND FINANCIAL AID TASK FORCE
Staff: Theresa W. Hollander (301) 445-1909
e-mail: tholland@usmd.edu
Appointed by Chancellor, University System of Maryland:
Nancy K. Kopp, Chair
David N. Buchanan, Ph.D.; Dominic Cirrincione; Vincent Conti, Sr.; Janice B. Doyle; Patricia S. Florestano, Ph.D.; Patrick J. Hogan; Angela L. Hovatter; Richard E. Hug; Earl H. Jenkins; Donald Kiah; Barbara A. Klein; Barbara Miller; C. Daniel Mote, Jr., Ph.D.; Vincent Pecora; James E. Proctor, Jr.; Thelma B. Thompson, Ph.D.
The University System of Maryland Financial Aid Task Force was formed by the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland in June 2004. The Task Force studied financial aid issues at the undergraduate, graduate and professional school levels, and made recommendations to ensure that Maryland higher education remains affordable to qualified students. To that end, the Task Force surveyed the best financial aid policies at Maryland institutions; considered ways to improve the efficiency of financial aid operations; and developed ways to enhance financial aid resources.
The Task Force submitted its final report to the Chancellor on December 10, 2004.
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