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Meeting Agenda 1

Who

Board of Higher Education

When

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.

Where

Hybrid Event
Massachusetts College of
Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA
Design & Media Center
Huntington Studio (3rd Floor) Via
Zoom webinar here: Zoom Link.

  1. Call to Order
  2. Welcome from President Grant
  3. COMMISSIONER’S SPOTLIGHTS
    1. Innovation
  4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2
  5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
  6. REMARKS
    • A. Board of Higher Education Chair
    • B. Secretary of Education
    • C. Presidents
    • D. Commissioner
    • E. Student Advisory Council
  7. BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION MOTIONS
    • BHE 26-57 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Presidential Appointment
    • BHE 26-58 Springfield Technical Community College Presidential Appointment
    • BHE 26-59 Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program for Berkshire Community College
    • BHE 26-60 Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program for University of Massachusetts Amherst
    • BHE 26-61 Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program for Worcester State University
    • BHE 26-62 Approval of Letter of Intent of Bridgewater State University to Award the Bachelor of Science in Data Science
    • BHE 26-63 Approval of Letter of Intent of Bunker Hill Community College to Award the Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies
    • BHE 26-64 Approval of Letter of Intent of Bunker Hill Community College to Award the Associate of Science in Digital Filmmaking
    • BHE 26-65 MSCBA Residence Hall Technology Upgrades, Westfield State
    • BHE 26-66 Approval of Renaming of Berkshire Community College’s Library
  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.