Meeting Agenda ¹

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome
3. Acceptance of Minutes
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ²
5. Reports & Remarks
   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 17-01 University of Massachusetts Lowell Bachelor of Arts in Education
      2. AAC 17-02 Revocation of Boston Conservatory Degree Granting Authority
      3. AAC 17-03 Revocation of Sanford-Brown College INC. Degree Granting Authority
   2. Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Policy
      1. FAAP 17-01 Approval of Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Policy Committee Motions 17-01 through 17-05 on a Consent Agenda
         1. FAAP 17-01 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Fitchburg State University – Residence Hall New Capacity
         2. FAAP 17-02 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Fitchburg State University – Landry Arena Renewal and Adaption
         3. FAAP 17-03 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Fitchburg State University – Townhouses Renewal and Adaption
         4. FAAP 17-04 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Berkshire Towers Renewal and Adaption
         5. FAAP 17-05 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Mount Wachusett Community College – Student Center Improvement Project
      2. FAAP 17-07 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Revenue Bond Refinancing
      3. FAAP 17-08 Building Naming: Mt. Wachusett Community College Science Building in Honor of Dr. Daniel M. Asquino
      4. FAAP 17-09 Building Naming: Springfield Technical Community College “Building 19” in Honor of Dr. Ira Rubenzahl
   3. Strategic Planning Committee
      1. SPC 17-01 Bristol Community College Strategic Plan
   4. Board of Higher Education
      1. BHE 17-01 Commissioner's FY2016 Performance Evaluation
7. PRESENTATIONS
   1. Fall FY16 Early Enrollment Report
   2. Update on the Commonwealth Commitment
8. OTHER BUSINESS
9. Adjournment

¹ The above listings of matters before the Executive Committee of the Board of Higher Education are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair of the Committee 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.