Meeting Agenda ¹

1. Call to Order
2. Public Participation ²
3. WELCOME
4. Acceptance of Minutes
   •  Minutes from December 15, 2020 BHE Meeting
5. Remarks & Reports
   1. Chairman's Remarks
   2. Commissioner's Remarks
   3. Secretary of Education's Remarks
   4. Reports from Presidents
      •  Community College Presidents - James Marby
      •  State University Presidents - Jamie Birge
      •  State University Presidents Vaccine Letter
   5. Report from Student Advisory Council
6. Motions
   1. Academic Affairs Committee
      1. AAC 21-01 Revocation of the Degree Granting Authority of New England College of Business and Finance, Inc.
         • Presentation Video 
      2. AAC 21-02 Approval of Letter of Intent of the University of Massachusetts Amherst to Award the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Authorization for Fast Track Review
         • Presentation Video 
   2. Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Policy
      1. FAAP 21-01 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Budget and Rent Certificate
      2. FAAP 21-02 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Bond Refunding
7. Presentations
   1. Equity Agenda Update
      1. New Undergraduate Experience
      2. Policy and Program Audit
   2. Massachusetts Public Higher Education Financial Assessment Project Update
8. Other Business
9. 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.