Morgan/Towson Program Duplication

Summer 2023

Press Coverage, Statements, Op-Eds, etc.

The Baltimore Banner

August 29, 2023

Towson University to resubmit proposal for controversial doctoral programThe MHEC had previously approved Towson University’s plans, but Attorney General Anthony Brown on Aug. 17 determined that the commission didn’t have enough members present when it voted to overturn a decision by a state official who rejected the program.

Maryland Matters

August 25, 2023

Towson University withdraws plan to create business analytics doctoral program, for now - Maryland MattersTowson University has decided to withdraw its proposal to establish a business analytics doctoral program, at least for now.

The Daily Record

August 25, 2023

Towson University withdraws doctorate program proposal after objection from AG’s office - Maryland Daily RecordTowson University has withdrawn its proposal for a new doctorate program approved in a controversial vote that the Office of the Attorney General has said was “of no effect.”

Maryland Matters

August 22, 2023

HBCU advocates to AG Office: 'There is no justifiable reason for a do-over' on degree duplication decision - Maryland MattersMaryland HBCU advocates want the state's Office of the Attorney General to allow an earlier decision on Towson University's proposal to create a new academic program to stand.

The Baltimore Banner

August 18, 2023

Maryland AG rejects decision to OK doctoral program at Towson UniversityAttorney General Anthony Brown found that the Maryland Higher Education Commission did not have enough members present when it voted to overturn a decision by the MHEC’s assistant secretary of academic affairs.

The Daily Record

August 18, 2023

Towson University seeks state guidance after AG's office objects to doctorate program approval - Maryland Daily RecordThe University System of Maryland has joined Towson University in stating a new doctoral program at the school has the approval it needs to begin in late August. A letter from the Office of the Attorney General says it doesn’t.

The AFRO

August 17, 2023

'No legal effect’: Maryland AG’s Office responds to MHEC vote allowing business doctorate at Towson University, deemed similar to HBCU programBy Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor The Office of the Maryland Attorney General (AG) has advised the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to rethink their decision to allow Towson University (TU) […]

The Baltimore Sun

August 18, 2023

Consultant’s report criticizes how Maryland higher education officials assess competing academic programs, calls for transparency Issue was the subject of a recent federal ruling that led to a hefty settlement with the state’s Historically Black colleges and universities

The Baltimore Sun

August 17, 2023

Maryland AG’s office rejects education commission’s approval of similar degrees at Morgan State, TowsonThe Maryland Higher Education Commission’s decision to approve a degree program at Towson University that is similar to one at Morgan State University did not have legal standing, according to the Maryland attorney general’s office.

The Baltimore Sun

July 9, 2023

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Morgan State president says Towson University duplicated business degree program, asks legislators to interveneThe president of Morgan State University called on legislators to intervene after Towson University was given approval to start a business degree program that he says is similar to one at Morgan State.

The Baltimore Banner

August 15, 2023

Towson Ph.D. program violates HBCU settlement, advocate group saysThe group says a proposed program in business analytics at Towson University “duplicates a well-established, functionally identical business analytics administration program at Morgan State University.”

The Daily Record

August 15, 2023

Despite firestorm, Towson University moves ahead with inaugural class of doctoral program - Maryland Daily RecordAs Towson University begins a doctoral program that Morgan State University has claimed is duplicative, higher education officials and lawmakers in Maryland are seeking legal guidance about the manner in which a state commission voted to approve the program.

The Daily Record

August 10, 2023

Under pressure, commission agrees to take second look at approving Towson program - Maryland Daily RecordMaryland’s higher education officials Thursday said they will review their decision to approve a new Towson University doctorate program that has come under fire from HBCU advocates.

The Daily Record

August 9, 2023

Morgan State and allies intensify opposition to 'duplicative' Towson program - Maryland Daily RecordCalls for the Maryland Higher Education Commission to revisit its approval of a new Towson University doctorate program intensified on Tuesday, with the Legislative Black Caucus and an HBCU advocacy group joining Morgan State University President David Wilson in questioning the commission’s process.

Maryland Matters

August 15, 2023

Workgroup sets sights on ways to fix long-running degree duplication concerns at Maryland colleges - Maryland MattersA legislative workgroup tasked with recommending changes to the degree approval process at Maryland’s colleges and universities started work this week, as the Maryland...

Maryland Matters

July 21, 2023

Memo: Higher Education Commission leaders urge institutions to ‘pause’ new degree proposals if an objection is raised - Maryland MattersThe Maryland Higher Education Commission request institutions to pause a program proposal if an objection is raised during approval process.

Maryland Matters

July 7, 2023

Morgan State president: Towson U. is attempting to duplicate HBCU's business administration program - Maryland MattersMaryland Higher Education Commission approves for Towson University to create a doctoral business analytics program, which Morgan State claims mirrors its business administration program.

Letter to Attorney Hughes OAG from Maryland HBCU Advocates re AG's Opinion on MHEC Meeting Regulations

August 21, 2023

Letter to Chief Counsel Patrick Hughes from MD HBCU Advocates re MHEC Meeting Regulations Interpetation, August 21, 2023.pdf

Letter from Maryland Attorney General to MHEC Chair

August 17, 2023

MHEC Letter from Office of MD Attorney General (8.17.23) (FINAL).pdf

Statement by MD HBCU Advocates in Response to Decision by Maryland Attorney General to Uphold Denial of Towson Doctoral Program

August 17, 2023

STATEMENT_Aug 17, 2023 - Response to Decision by MD Atty General to Uphold Denial of Doctoral Program at Towson.pdf

Statement from Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Chair

August 17, 2023

STATEMENT_ Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Encouraged by Attorney General Advice Finding that MHEC Program Duplication Process Decision Has No Legal Effect_August 17, 2023.pdf

PRESS RELEASE

Maryland HBCU Advocates Call on HBCU Coalition for Equity and Excellence to File Injunction with Federal Court in Morgan/Towson Program Duplication Matter

August 17, 2023

PRESS RELEASE_Aug 17, 2023 - Adovcates Call for Injunction to Stop Morgan-Towson Program Duplication.pdf

Letter from MD HBCU Advocates to MHEC

August 9, 2023

Ltr to MHEC_Aug 9, 2023_MD HBCU Advocates.pdf

OP-ED: MD HBCU Advocates

August 2, 2023

OP-ED_MARYLAND HBCU ADVOCATES, Aug 2, 2023.pdf

MHEC Memo to Institutional Leadership re Voluntary Pause on Programs

July 18, 2023

MHEC-memo-7-18-2023.pdf

MHEC to Towson's Interim President re June 27th Decision

June 28, 2023

2023.06.27-Towson-PhD-BusAn-Proposal-Decision-Letter99.pdf

Maryland Higher Education Commission Meeting Proceedings

https://mhec.maryland.gov/About/Pages/Meetings.aspx

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