Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education Meeting Minutes
The council meeting addressed several key topics, including reports from the presidents of the Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College on campus security, enrollment trends, and recent events. An open forum was held where multiple speakers expressed concerns regarding survey methodology and potential risks associated with proposals to arm campus police. Action items included the approval of new proprietary schools and higher education institutions, salary increases for non-union non-classified employees, conferral of degrees, tenure awards, and a facilities use agreement. The council also authorized campus police at the Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College to carry firearms, following discussion in both open and executive sessions.