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Board of Higher Education
Board Information
Policy Area
EducationCabinet or Agency
Executive Office of EducatonPurpose
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 membersMeeting Information
Location to be determined by mid-summer 2009Compensation
Official expenses onlyLegal Authority
Board Members
↓↓ Sort members table by selecting table header for Member, Seat Name, Appointing Authority, or Term End Date.
| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Allen | Seat 5 | Governor | - |
| Ms Mary L. Burns | UMass Trustee | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Harneen Chernow | Labor | Governor | September 1, 2025 |
| Ms. Ann Christensen | Seat 4 | Governor | August 1, 2024 |
| Ms. Veronica Conforme | Seat 2 | Governor | September 1, 2023 |
| Mr. Alexander J. Cortez | Seat 1 | Governor | December 31, 2026 |
| Chris Gabrieli | Business Representative (Chair) | Governor | - |
| Mr. Paul Mattera | State University Trustee | Ex Officio | - |
| Niki Ngyuen | Student | Governor | June 30, 2025 |
| Ms. Judy M. Pagliuca | Seat 3 | Governor | January 1, 2026 |
| Dr. Christina Royal | Seat 6 | Governor | No set end date |
| Secretary Patrick Tutwiler | EXO Secretary of Edu | Ex Officio | - |
| William Walczak | Community College Trustee | Ex Officio | - |