Committees

The purpose of the Transfer of Authority Committee is to work with SBHE legal counsel, the State Board of Education and PDE to review the roles of the State Board of Education and PDE related to higher education, including all relevant higher education laws and to deliver recommendations to the full Board for its consideration as to any additional changes including updates to higher education laws.

Section 2011-L(d)(5) specifies that the SBHE deliver recommendations and related legislation to the Governor and the General Assembly by 5/1/25.

Section 2013-L specifies that the SBHE must adopt a strategic plan no later than 9/1/2025.

A draft plan must be made available for public comment for 30 days prior to adoption.

The SBHE must post the plan and annual reports tracking progress to its website and transmit to the Governor, the General Assembly, the president of each institution of higher education, and the president of each bargaining unit that represents employees at institutions of higher education.

The purpose of the Data Committee to collect a broad range of information, expert and stakeholder input regarding strategies to create and maintain databases related to requirements in section 2011-L and 2033-L; consider ways to limit and reduce data collection to the extent feasible and prioritize collecting information reported to Federal, State and accrediting agencies; and to deliver recommendations regarding the establishment of data systems and data collection for full board consideration.

No deadline established in legislation. Committee and Board to establish timeline and deadlines.

The Economic and Workforce Development Committee supports and provides direction to Board staff in advancing the Board’s goal of ensuring that institutions of higher education fully meet the workforce and economic needs of the Commonwealth.  The Committee will support staff in working with other governmental stakeholders and Commonwealth and regional councils, boards, and employers to create, attract, and retain high-paying employers and industries through research, innovation, credentials, and skills, and ensure generation of postsecondary credentials and skills needed to fill current jobs and those likely to exist in the future.  In pursuing this charge, the committee intersects as needed with other key SBHE committees or activities, including those around access and affordability and data collection.

No deadline established in legislation. Committee and Board to establish timeline and deadlines.