Cindy Gomes

The board meeting included reports from the Chairman and the President, featuring highlights on student research, staff recognition, and college branding. Updates were provided on the student trustee role, the global learning study abroad program, and an assessment of the writing program. The board approved tenure for multiple faculty members across various departments. Additionally, the board reviewed facilities management updates regarding building renovations and deferred maintenance. Financial approvals were granted for the purchase of a new wheel loader, a new dump truck, and the issuance of a college credit card for a staff member.

The meeting includes reports from the Chairman, President, and Student Trustee. Key agenda items involve the review of the All Purpose College Trust Fund report, Human Resources report, and campus police crime statistics. Additionally, there will be presentations on the progress of the Strategic Plan and NECHE Self-Study, as well as a discussion regarding deferred maintenance projects.

The board meeting included a review of recent administrative appointments and discussions regarding faculty support, enrollment growth, and legislative advocacy at the national level. Reports covered strategic planning initiatives, site visit progress, enrollment data highlights, and the upcoming anniversary preparations. Financial updates included a review of Q2 results and investment performance. Additionally, the board received a presentation on HR onboarding processes and voted to approve the purchase of a hydraulic training system for the Diesel Technology program.

Massasoit Community College's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan serves as a flexible guide to strengthen its role as a regional leader in accessible education. The plan is built upon five core goals: ensuring equitable enrollment and student support, fostering academic renewal and innovation, reimagining the college's identity as a hub for regional development, promoting equitable engagement and community belonging, and achieving organizational and employee excellence. It aims to provide a collaborative, student-centered, and racially equitable environment to enhance individual and regional economic and social mobility.

Key discussion topics for this meeting include the Chairman's Report, President's Report, and Student Trustee Report. The consent agenda requires votes on several items, including the All Purpose College Trust Fund Report for January 2026 and the Human Resources Report for February 2026. Major recommendations for approval are the naming of the library in the Student Center Brockton campus as the Dr. Gerard F. Burke Library following a significant gift commitment. Other agenda items involve a request for a World Languages sabbatical placement, approval of the FY25 Single Audit Report, discussions on 'Rebuilding Our Community, Aligning Policy, Practice, and Resources for Lasting Impact,' enrollment and marketing strategies, and Customer Relationship Management systems. A required vote also pertains to the approval of the FY26 Second Quarter Financial Report.