Meeting Agenda ¹

1. Call to Order
2. Public Participation ²
3. WELCOME
4. Acceptance of Minutes
   •  Minutes from June 19 BHE Meeting
5. Remarks & Reports
1. Chairman’s Remarks
2. Commissioner’s Remarks
3. Secretary of Education’s Remarks
4. Reports from Presidents
   1.  State University Presidents - Francis McDonald
   2.  Community College Presidents - Ellen Kennedy
5. Report from Student Advisory Council
6. Motions
   1. Academic Affairs Committee
      1. AAC 19-02 University of Massachusetts Amherst Master of Finance in Alternative Investments
      2. AAC 19-03 Thomas Aquinas College – New Institution Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
   2. Strategic Planning
      1. SPC 19-02 Approval of Massachusetts Bay Community College’s Strategic Plan
      2. SPC 19-03 Approval of Massachusetts Quinsigamond Community College’s Strategic Plan
   3. Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Policy
      1. FAAP 19-09 MSCBA 19-02 to 19-08 Consent Agenda
         1. FAAP 19-02 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Fitchburg State University Dining Services Improvements
         2. FAAP 19-03 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Fitchburg State University Recreation Center Roof Replacement
         3. FAAP 19-04 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Framingham State University Athletic Facility Improvements
         4. FAAP 19-05 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Athletic Facility Improvements
         5. FAAP 19-06 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Massachusetts Maritime Academy Athletic Field Improvements
         6. FAAP 19-07 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Residence Hall Renewal and Adaption System-Wide
         7. FAAP 19-08 Approval of Massachusetts State College Building Authority Revenue Bond Refunding
   4. Board of Higher Education
      1. BHE 19-01 Commissioner’s FY2018 Performance Evaluation
7. Presentations
   1. Highlights from Early College at Bunker Hill Community College
   2. Fall FY19 Early Enrollment Report
   3. Update on Performance Measurement System
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.