Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome
• Dr. John J. Sbrega, President, Bristol Community College
3. Acceptance of Minutes
   • June 17, 2014
4. 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
5. Motions
   1. Academic Affairs
      1. AAC 15-10 Approval of Academic Affairs Committee Motions 15-01 through 15-09 on a Consent Agenda
         • AAC 15-01 Massasoit Community College
           Associate in Science in Engineering
         • AAC 15-02 University of Massachusetts Boston
           Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics
         • AAC 15-03 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
           Bachelor of Science in Data Science
           Master of Science in Data Science
         • AAC 15-04 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
           Master of Science in Healthcare Management
         • AAC 15-05 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
           Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry and Biochemistry
         • AAC 15-06 University of Massachusetts Lowell
           Master of Science in Finance
         • AAC 15-07 University of Massachusetts Lowell
           Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Psychology and Prevention Science
         • AAC 15-08 University of Massachusetts Lowell
           Doctor of Philosophy in Education
         • AAC 15-09 Northeast Maritime Institute, Inc.
           Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science
      2. AAC 15-11 Cape Cod Community College
         Criminal Justice Program
      3. AAC 15-12 Approval of Bunker Hill Community College Revised Mission Statement
   2. Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Policy
      1. FAAP 15-10 Approval of  Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Policy Committee Motions 15-01 Through 15-09 on a Consent Agenda
         • FAAP 15-01 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Residence Hall Renewal And Adaption Project, Bridgewater State University
         • FAAP 15-02 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Hammond Campus Center Renovation, Fitchburg State University
         • FAAP 15-03 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Student Activity Project, Framingham State University
         • FAAP 15-04 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority New Residence Hall Project, Framingham State University
         • FAAP 15-05 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Student Activity Project, Framingham State University
         • FAAP 15-06 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Academic Project, Massachusetts College Of Art And Design
         • FAAP 15-07 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Student Activity Project, Salem State University
         • FAAP 15-08 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Residence Hall Renewal And Adaption Project, Westfield State University
         • FAAP 15-09 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Student Activity Project, Westfield State University
      2. FAAP 15-11 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Revenue Bond Refunding
      3. FAAP 15-12 Approval of Naming of Middlesex Community College’s Main Campus Building in the City of Lowell
   3. Board of Higher Education
      1. BHE 15-01 Resolution Regarding Campus Sexual Violence
      2. BHE 15-02 Commissioner’s FY2014 Performance Evaluation
      3. BHE 15-03 Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Higher Education on Institution Strategic Plan Review
      4. BHE 15-04 Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Higher Education to Search for a New Commissioner
6. Presentations
   • Campus Sexual Violence: A Panel Discussion
   • Early Enrollment Report: The Latest Enrollment Figures for the Current Semester
7. Other Business
8. 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.
9. Adjournment

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.