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Board of Higher Education

Policy Area

Education

Purpose

To coordinate the public higher education system in Massachusetts.

Seat Restrictions

Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: 5; 1-year term for student members All eleven members are voting members

Meeting Information

Location to be determined by mid-summer 2009

Compensation

Official expenses only

Legal Authority

MGL Chapter 15a, Section 4
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Board of Higher Education Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Mr. Charles Z. BianchiStudentGovernorApril 30, 2021
Ms. Ann ChristensenSeat 4GovernorAugust 1, 2024
Ms. Veronica ConformeSeat 2GovernorSeptember 1, 2023
Mr. Alexander J. CortezSeat 1GovernorDecember 31, 2021
Ms. Patricia Z. EppingerSeat 5Governor-
Chris GabrieliBusiness RepresentativeGovernor-
Sheila HarrityAt-Large - Seat 6Governor-
Mr. Paul MatteraState University TrusteeEx Officio-
Ms. Judy M. PagliucaSeat 3GovernorJanuary 1, 2026
Ms. Judy M. PagliucaSeat 3GovernorJanuary 1, 2026
Secretary James PeyserEXO Secretary of EduEx Officio-
Mr. Henry M. Thomas III JDUMass TrusteeEx Officio-
Mr. Paul TonerLaborGovernorSeptember 1, 2020
William WalczakCommunity College TrusteeEx Officio-