Meeting Agenda ¹

1. Call to Order
2. COMMISSIONER’S SPOTLIGHT
   1. Building on Progress; Preparing for What Comes Next
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ²
4. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
5. REMARKS
   • A. Board of Higher Education Chair
   • B. Secretary of Education
   • C. Presidents
   • D. Commissioner
   • E. Student Advisory Council
6. BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION MOTIONS
   • BHE 27-12 Approval of Letter of Intent of Fitchburg State University to Award a Bachelor of Science in Finance
   • BHE 27-13 Approval of Letter of Intent of Mount Wachusett Community College to Award an Associate of Science in Hybrid/Electric Vehicles
   • BHE 27-14 Commissioner’s Pay Increase
   • BHE 27-15 Establishment of the Board of Higher Education Commissioner Search Advisory Council
   • BHE 27-16 Appointment of an Early College Joint Committee (ECJC) Committee Member
7. Other Business
   1. Financial Assessment & Risk Monitoring (FARM) Update
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.