Department of Higher Education

Web Site:

www.mass.edu

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Department of Higher Education is responsible for defining the mission of and coordinating the Commonwealth’s system of public higher education and its institutions. The Department of Higher Education works to create and maintain a system of public higher education which provides Massachusetts citizens with the opportunity to participate in academic and educational programs for their personal betterment and growth; to contribute to the area’s existing base of research and knowledge; and to contribute to the Commonwealth’s future economic growth and development.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 15A S. 1-41	Public Education
MGL C. 69 S. 30-31C	Education
MGL C. 41 S. 108L	Career Incentive
MGL C. 73	State Colleges and Community Colleges

Regulations

610 CMR

Board of Higher Education

 

Reports:

• Commonwealth Transfer Advisory Group Report
  
  
  


• Campus Safety Report