Public Higher Education Trustee Training and Legislative Requirements Overview

This presentation outlines the statutory requirements and professional development offerings for public higher education trustees, focusing on the legislative requirements set by Chapter 113 of the Acts of 2019. It covers the timeline for completion, professional development calendar cycles, and topics like open meetings, conflict of interest, state finance, fraud prevention, and fiduciary responsibilities. Trustees must complete the training program within specific deadlines and attend scheduled sessions related to governance and compliance.

• Higher Education
• Trustee Training
• Legislative Requirements
• Professional Development
• Public Boards

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1. Public Higher Education Trustee Training: Statutory Requirements and Professional Development Offerings DHE Trustee Convening October 27, 2020

2. Overview oLegislative Requirements oTimeline for Completion oProfessional Development Calendar oLearning Platform and Online Resources 2

3. Legislative Requirements (Chapter 113 of the Acts of 2019) o The BHE shall establish and implement a comprehensive training program for all members MA public higher education boards of trustees. o The training program shall include (but not be limited to): o Open meeting o Public records o Conflict of interest o State procurement o State finance o Fraud prevention o Fiduciary responsibilities 3

4. Timeline for Completion Schedule Established by BHE: o All sitting trustees (appointed prior to 10/20/2020) must complete training program by November 1, 2021.* o New trustees (appointed after 10/20/2020) must complete training program within 6 months of their appointment.* *Commissioner will establish exigent circumstances process for exemptions. All trustees must complete the training program once every 4 years (per Chapter 113). 4

5. Professional Development Calendar Cycle 1 (Nov-Jan) Cycle 2 (Jan-Mar) Cycle 3 (Mar-May) Fraud Prevention (Inspector General) Open Meeting (Attorney General) State Finance (Comptroller) Conflict of Interest (Ethics Commission) Public Records (Secretary of State) Procurement (Inspector General, et al) Fiduciary Responsibility (Attorney General) Governance Thursday, November 12, 2020 Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Thursday, March 11, 2021 Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Thursday, November 19, 2020 Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Friday, March 12, 2021 Thursday, December 3, 2020 Thursday, February 4, 2021 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Thursday, February 25, 2021 Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Recorded - Available On-Demand via Blackboard Platform All trainings to take place at 11am online. Each session will be no longer than one hour. 5

6. Learning Platform and Online Resources Blackboard Site o https://dhe.umassonline.net/ Trustee Resources o https://www.mass.edu/trustees o TrusteeTraining@dhe.mass.edu 6

7. Questions?