An Act providing full student representation on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would establish a permanent student seat on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. Currently, students have limited representation on the board, and this legislation aims to provide full and consistent student voice in the university’s governance. The goal is to ensure that student perspectives are fully considered in decisions affecting the university’s policies and operations. This would increase student involvement in the decision-making process at UMass.
Key provisions
- Creates a permanent student seat on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees.
- The student trustee will have voting rights.
- The student trustee will be appointed by the Board of Trustees in consultation with student government.
- The student trustee’s term will be consistent with the terms of other board members.
- The bill outlines the responsibilities and duties of the student trustee.
Who is affected
- University of Massachusetts students
- University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees
- Students at the University of Massachusetts system
Notable changes
- Currently, UMass students have limited representation on the Board of Trustees.
- This bill would change that by creating a permanent student seat with voting rights.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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