Massachusetts Higher Education

“The massachusetts higher education consortium is comprised of an unincorporated group of nonprofit, public and private institutions of higher education, technical, charter and vocational schools, libraries, municipalities including elementary and secondary schools, postsecondary schools and educational nonprofit organizations located within new england. Membership shall be limited to non-profit public and private institutions of higher education, technical, charter and vocational schools, libraries, municipalities including elementary and secondary schools, preparatory schools, and educational non-profit organizations located within new england. New england states consist of me, vt, nh, ma, ct & ri.”

“The nominating committee will be comprised of a minimum of two voting members appointed by the board of directors. The chair of the nominating committee must be a member of the board of directors. The nominating committee will propose prospective candidates to the board. Whenever possible, the nominating committee will consult with the executive director on specific needs of the organization and strive to diversify representation on the board by nominating members with expertise in specialized areas including but not limited to marketing, technology, facilities, public safety, and finance.”

“The form 990 is provided to board members for their review before filing.”

“Annual sign off on conflict of interest forms.”

“Comparability data is used to determine compensation and is reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

“The financial statements were included in annual report that was posted on the website and presented to the members at a meeting. The conflict of interest policy and governing documents are made available upon request.”

“Officer, director, trustee, key employee mailing address: mary delaney city of fitchburg 166 boulder drive, suite 108 fitchburg, ma 01420 jeff dicaiccio harvard medical school 180 c longwood avenue, room 110b boston, ma 02115 gary duggan westfield state university 333 western avenue, po box 1630 westfield, ma 01086-1630 natasha bizanos framingham state university 100 state street framingham, ma 01701 michael durkin university of massachusetts - unified procurement services team (upst) 50 washington street, suite 3000 westborough, ma 01581 michael lagrassa university of massachusetts dartmouth 285 old westport road dartmouth, ma 02742 tammy tefft city of westfield 59 court street westfield, ma 01085 thomas watkins newburyport department of public services 16a perry way newburyport, ma 01950 kate rotella eastern connecticut state university 83 windham street willimantic, ct 06226 jannelvy martinez city of lawrence 200 common street, room 301 lawrence, ma 01840 ralph johnson amherst college 380 russell street amherst, ma 01002 brian girard university of massachusetts - unified procurement services team (upst) 50 washington street, suite 3000 westborough, ma 01581”

“The organization has not changed its oversight process or selection process for the annual audit during the tax year.”