Meeting Agenda ¹

1. Call to Order
2. Public Participation ²
3. Motion
   1. Board of Higher Education
   • BHE 22-35 Framingham State University Presidential Appointment
4. WELCOME
5. Acceptance of Minutes
   •  Minutes from December 14, 2021 BHE Meeting
6. Remarks & Reports
   1. Chairman's Remarks
   2. Commissioner's Remarks
   3. Secretary of Education's Remarks
   4. Reports from Presidents
      •  Community College Presidents – David Podell
      • State University Presidents – James Birge
   5. Report from Student Advisory Council
7. ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Academic Affairs and Student Success
2. Strategic Planning
8. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
   • BHE 22-36 Creation of an Advisory Council to Search for a New Commissioner
9. Motions
   1. Board of Higher Education
   • BHE 22-25 Approval of Board of Higher Education Motions BHE 22-23 through BHE 22-24 on a Consent Agenda
     1. BHE 22-23 Approval of Letter of Berkshire Community College to Award the Associate in Science in Mechatronics and Authorization for Fast Track Review
     2. BHE 22-24 Approval of Letter of Intent Bridgewater State University to Award the Master of Arts in Public Relations and Authorization for Fast Track Review
   • BHE 22-26 FY2023 MSCBA Rent Certificate
     1. Final MSCBA Rent Certificate Packet
   • BHE 22-34 Approval of Board of Higher Education Motions BHE 22-27 through BHE 22-33 on a Consent Agenda
     1. BHE 22-27 MSCBA Project – Fitchburg State University Elliot Field Renovations
     2. BHE 22-28 MSCBA Project – Fitchburg State University Main Street Theater
     3. BHE 22-29 MSCBA Project – Massachusetts College of Art & Design Food Service Improvements
     4. BHE 22-30 MSCBA Project – Massachusetts Maritime Academy Patriot II Pier Upgrades
     5. BHE 22-31 MSCBA Project – Massasoit Community College Allied Health and Science Facilities
     6. BHE 22-32 MSCBA Project – Salem State University BOLD Campus Unification and Modernization
     7. BHE 22-33 MSCBA Project – Westfield State University Tim and Jeanne’s Dining Commons Dish Machine Replacement
   • BHE 22-37 Approval of the State University and Community College Funding Formula Allocations for FY2022
     1. FY22 SU Funding Formula Allocations
     2. FY22 CC Funding Formula Allocations
   • BHE 22-38 Receipt of the New Undergraduate Experience: A Vision for Dismantling Barriers, Recognizing Students’ Cultural Wealth, and Achieving Racial Equity in Public Higher Education in Massachusetts
     1. Full Report: The New Undergraduate Experience: A Vision for Dismantling Barriers, Recognizing Students’ Cultural Wealth, and Achieving Racial Equity in Public Higher Education in Massachusetts (January 14, 2022)
     2. NUE Report Presentation
10. Presentations
• Advancing the Equity Agenda: Update on the Strategic Plan for Racial Equity
11. Other Business
12. 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.