Fitchburg State University
Minutes
Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday November 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Location
This will be a remote meeting.
Notice of a meeting of the Fitchburg State University Board of Trustees on Wedneday, November 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
This meeting will be held via teleconference as approved by Governor Baker.
For public comments dial (when announced in the meeting): 978.665.3698
Public streaming:
stream.meet.google.com/stream/a6d066f6-aba8-4221-9357-8fd23a8c6135
This meeting will be held via teleconference as approved by Governor Baker.
For public comments dial (when announced in the meeting): 978.665.3698
Public streaming:
stream.meet.google.com/stream/a6d066f6-aba8-4221-9357-8fd23a8c6135
Trustees Present
A. Clementi (remote), C. Stimpson (remote), D. Irving (remote), D. Nieto (remote), D. Phillips (remote), D. Tiernan (remote), F. O'Donnell (remote), L. Barrieau (remote), M. Nicholson (remote), S. Olson (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Lapidus (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
R. Lapidus (remote)
Guests Present
A. Cardelle (remote), G. Doiron (remote), J. Bry (remote), J. Murdoch (remote), L. Bayless (remote), M. Siderwicz (remote), P. McCafferty (remote), S. Swartz (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Phillips called a meeting of the board of trustees of Fitchburg State University to order on Wednesday Nov 18, 2020 at 11:18 AM.
C.
Public Comments
There were none.
II. Strategic Plan 2020-2025
A.
Accept the Strategic Plan - VOTE (12-20/21)
The president reviewed the process for developing the Strategic Plan. He indicated that the plan was developed over the course of the past year. process included a broad range of constituencies from both on and off campus. Participation was strong and inclusive from all interested voices (faculty, staff, students and the external community). Trustee Phillips served on the Steering Committee. process included five themed committees and the steering committee. president recognized Ms. Pamela McCafferty, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research and Planning, for her role in assisting to manage the process and keeping it on-track so it could conclude in a timely fashion. He reminded the Board that the BHE received a copy of the draft plan on June 10. BHE and its strategic plan subcommittee evaluated the plan and their comments were shared with the campus community and the Board of Trustees. After receiving feedback from the campus for the last time, he asked that the Board approve the plan. If in agreement, the plan will be submitted to the Board of Higher Education for approval at their Dec. 15 meeting.
There was a discussion.
There was a discussion.
D. Irving made a motion to accept the Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
C. Stimpson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. O'Donnell |
Aye
|
| A. Clementi |
Absent
|
| C. Stimpson |
Aye
|
| D. Nieto |
Aye
|
| D. Irving |
Aye
|
| D. Tiernan |
Aye
|
| L. Barrieau |
Aye
|
| S. Olson |
Aye
|
| D. Phillips |
Aye
|
| M. Nicholson |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:31 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Tiernan