Meeting Agenda ¹

1. Call to Order
2. Public Participation ²
3. WELCOME
4. Remarks & Reports
   • As this was an abbreviated there were no formal remarks; instead, the Council of Presidents submitted written remarks which were included in the meeting materials.
     Community College Presidents - Patricia A. Gentile
     State University Presidents - Francis McDonald
5. Acceptance of Minutes
   •  Minutes from October 22, 2019 BHE Meeting
6. Motions
   1. Academic Affairs Committee
      1. AAC 20-08 Approval of Letter of Intent and Authorization for Fast Track Review of Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
      2. AAC 20-09 Approval of Amendments to 610 CMR 12.00: Operation of Massachusetts Degree-Granting Institutions Under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
   2. Fiscal and Administrative Policy Committee
   1. FAAP 20-09 Establishment of an Investment Committee for the Optional Retirement Program
   2. FAAP 20-10 Approval of the Board of Higher Education FY2021 Budget
      • Board of Higher Education FY2021 Budget Narrative
   3. Board of Higher Education
      1. BHE 20-03 Approval and Adoption of 610 CMR 13.00: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring of Institutions of Higher Education
         
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment

¹ The above listings of matters before the Board of Higher Education are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair of the Board to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items, not listed, may also be brought up for discussion, to the extent such is permitted by law.

² The Board may reserve one-half hour during the agenda of its regular meetings for public participation. Individuals seeking to speak to the Board should so inform the Commissioner's Office in writing, setting forth the purpose for which they seek to speak, at least 24 hours before the relevant meeting. The Chairperson shall determine whether said individuals shall be permitted to speak and, if so, for how long they may speak on the designated topic. The Chairperson may exercise discretion to waive the notice requirement set forth above and invite an individual(s) present at the meeting to address the Board.