Meeting Agenda ¹

1. Call to Order
2. COMMISSIONER’S SPOTLIGHT
   • Board Priorities
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ²
4. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
   • Minutes from April 8, 2025, BHE Meeting
   • Minutes from May 20, 2025, BHE Meeting
   • Minutes from June 17, 2025, BHE Special Meeting
5. REMARKS
   • A. Board of Higher Education Chair
   • B. Secretary of Education
   • C. Presidents
     • Community College Presidents – Luis Pedraja
     • State University Presidents – Linda Thompson
   • D. Commissioner
   • E. Student
6. BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION MOTIONS
   • BHE 26-21 Board of Higher Education Fiscal Year 2026 Meeting Schedule
   • BHE 26-22 Approval of Letter of Intent of Middlesex Community College to Award an Associate of Science in Robotics
   • BHE 26-23 Approval of Letter of Intent of Mount Wachusett Community College to Award a Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Certificate
   • BHE 26-24 Approval of Letter of Intent of UMass Lowell to Award a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
   • BHE 26-25 Approval of Letter of Intent of Westfield State University to Award a Master of Business Administration
   • BHE 26-26 Approval of Letter of Intent of Westfield State University to Award a Master of Science in Athletic Training
   • BHE 26-27 Approval of Letter of Intent of Westfield State University to Award a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment

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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.