Board Of Trustees Meeting
The Board meeting agenda included several key actions and reports. The Student Success & Learning Committee addressed items for action and approval of Honorary Degree Recipients for four individuals. The University Success Committee provided items for information. The Finance Committee presented items for action, including motions regarding merging investment accounts and the FY27 Tuition and Fee Schedule. The Audit Committee presented items for action concerning the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Aid Report, Uniform Guidance Report, and Internal Audit Plan. The President's Report covered realities facing higher education (declining demographics, financial pressures, etc.) and initiatives like the Human Health Hub proposal. The Student Trustee Report detailed progress on technology improvements, investments into SGA/Clubs, senior student activities, and advocacy efforts concerning the BRIGHT Act. Reports were also presented on the recent Audit of Compliance and the Uniform Guidance, noting a significant deficiency (Finding 2025-001) related to late enrollment status reporting to NSLDS, which was identified as a repeat issue from the prior year.