Meeting Agenda ¹

1. Call to Order
2. WELCOME
• Dr. John J. Sbrega, President, Bristol Community College
3. Acceptance of Minutes
4. Public Participation
   • The Board may reserve one-half hour at the end of 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. ²
5. Remarks & Reports
1. Chairman’s Remarks
2. Commissioner’s Remarks
3. Secretary of Education’s Remarks
4. Reports from Presidents
5. Report from Student Advisory Council
6. Motions
   1. Academic Affairs
      1. AAC 16-01 Bristol Community College
         Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Health Care
      2. AAC 16-07 Approval of Academic Affairs Committee Motions 16-03 through 16-06 on a Consent Agenda
         1. AAC 16-03 University of Massachusetts Lowell
            Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
         2. AAC 16-04 University of Massachusetts Lowell
            Master of Arts in History
         3. AAC 16-05 University of Massachusetts Lowell
            Master of Science in Business Analytics
         4. AAC 16-06 University of Massachusetts Lowell
            Master of Science in Engineering
   2. Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Policy
      1. FAAP 16-10 Approval of Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Policy Committee Motions 16-01 Through 16-09 on a Consent Agenda
         1. FAAP 16-01 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Bridgewater State University – Renewal and Adaption Projects
         2. FAAP 16-02 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Fitchburg State University – Residence Hall Renovations
         3. FAAP 16-03 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Framingham State University – Warren Center and Inn Acquisition
         4. FAAP 16-04 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Framingham State University – Worcester Road Acquisition
         5. FAAP 16-05 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority – Framingham State University – Mt. Wayte Avenue Acquisition
         6. FAAP 16-06 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Residence Hall Renovation
         7. FAAP 16-07 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Student Center Facility Improvements
         8. FAAP 16-08 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Salem State University – Ellison Center Renovation
         9. FAAP 16-09 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Westfield State University – Davis Hall
            
      2. FAAP 16-11 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Revenue Bond Refinancing
      3. FAAP 16-12 Tuition Waivers: Approval of Amended Guidelines Regarding the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
         
   3. Board of Higher Education
      1. BHE 16-01 Massachusetts College of Art and Design Renewal Partnership Plan 2015-2020
         
7. Presentations
   • • Summer Delegation of Authority Report
     • CONNECT Report
     • Fall 2015 Enrollment Report
     
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.