Report of Regents Higher Education Committee to The Board of Regents

Regents Committee on Higher Education Members

Regent Collins, Co-Chair, Regent Rivera, Co-Chair, Vice Chancellor Chin, Regent Norwood, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Catania, Regent Hale, and Regent Pratts.

The Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on January 13, 2024. All members were present except Regent Catherine Collins and Regent Ferrer who were excused. Regent Seema Rivera participated remotely.

Regents Roger Tilles, Christine D. Cea, Susan W. Mittler, and Patrick A. Mannion also attended the meeting.

MATTERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Proposed Addition of Section 83.7 to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Interim Suspensions of Individuals Holding a Teacher Certificate [HE (D) 1 - REVISED] - Department staff presented proposed an addition of section 83.7 to the Commissioner’s regulations to set forth procedures for the interim suspension of individuals holding a teaching certificate under certain circumstances. 

Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching Overview and Update - Department staff provided an overview of the Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching (PSPB), including the Board’s roles and responsibilities and the work undertaken during 2024. 

Deputy Commissioner William Murphy reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda.