Board of Higher Education

Board of Higher Education.

State Appropriations

7066-0000

For the operation of the board of higher education

......................................................$2,469,736

7066-0005

For the commonwealth's share for the cost of the compact for education

......................................................$66,400

7066-0009

For the New England board of higher education

......................................................$631,440

7066-0100

For a reserve to be distributed according to guidelines established by the board of higher education for campus initiatives or projects to improve academic programs and student performance, campus accountability, efficiency in management, and cost-effective use of resources; provided, that said board shall report quarterly to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on education, arts and humanities, on said campus grant proposals and awards, including, but not limited to, a description of each proposal, its costs, the amount awarded, and projected outcomes; provided further, that notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, said board may allocate funds from this item to other items of appropriation; and provided further, that said board shall submit an allocation plan to the house and senate committees on ways and means 10 days prior to any allocation of funds from this item

......................................................$6,000,000

7070-0031

For the McNair component of the financial assistance program to increase access to public and independent institutions of higher education for students who meet certain income eligibility standards developed by the chancellor of higher education and for students with serious physical impairments, known as the Ronald E. McNair Education Opportunity Program; provided, that the board of higher education is hereby authorized and directed to conduct an independent audit review of said program; and provided further, that said audit shall be submitted to the house and senate committees on ways and means no later than January 15, 1998

......................................................$4,761,741

7070-0032

For student financial aid to provide matching funds to the supplemental educational opportunity grant program, the college work study program, and the Perkins loan program, as determined by the board of higher education

......................................................$1,569,105

7070-0065

For a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts students enrolled in and pursuing a program of higher education in any approved public or independent college, university, school of nursing, or any other approved institution furnishing a program of higher education; provided, that the Massachusetts state scholarship office is hereby authorized to expend not less than $12,600,000 for a program of needs-based financial assistance for Massachusetts residents enrolled in and pursuing a program of higher education in any of the public institutions of higher education of the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $10,000,000 shall be made available for the no-interest loan program pursuant to clause (cc) of section 9 of chapter 15A of the General Laws; provided further, that of said $10,000,000, not more than $775,000 may be spent for the administration of said no-interest loan program; provided further, that $4,000,000 shall be expended for the part-time student grant program; provided further, that of the sum appropriated herein, not less than $1,000,000 shall be obligated for the purposes of the Massachusetts plan, pursuant to section 5C of chapter 15C of the General Laws; provided further, that the Massachusetts state scholarship office is authorized and directed to expend not less than $12,000,000 to provide for matching scholarship grants to needy Massachusetts students at participating Massachusetts independent regionally accredited colleges, universities, and schools of nursing; provided further, that all said aforementioned financial assistance shall be distributed to students demonstrating the greatest need as determined by an eligibility index used by the state scholarship office; provided further, that students awarded full or partial scholarships under the Christian A. Herter memorial scholarship program, as established in section 16 of chapter 15A of the General Laws, who have matriculated in a program of higher education outside the commonwealth may continue to receive the scholarship aid guaranteed by said program; provided further, that the state scholarship office is authorized to expend monies for the public service awards as established in said section 16 of said chapter 15A; provided further, that the chancellor of higher education, in coordination with the Massachusetts state scholarship office, shall establish such regulations governing the eligibility and the awarding of financial assistance as said chancellor shall deem necessary; and provided further, that not more than $1,679,193 shall be expended on the administration of the scholarship program

......................................................$73,743,250

7077-0010

For the purchase of scientific, technological, and other educational reference materials for the libraries of the system of public higher education institutions

......................................................$11,000,000

7077-0023

For a contract with the Tufts school of veterinary medicine; provided, that funds appropriated herein shall be expended for supportive veterinary services provided to the commonwealth; provided further, that prior year costs may be paid from this item; and provided further, that not more than $4,675,000 shall be expended until Tufts school of veterinary medicine files with the house and senate committees on ways and means no later than January 20, 1998, a report detailing its plan to increase, by the fall semester of 1998, the proportion of first year students residing in Massachusetts to 51 per cent of the class population, and in addition, a plan providing for tuition subsidies to said resident students

......................................................$4,825,000

University of Massachusetts.

7100-0200

For the operation of the University of Massachusetts; provided, that notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the board of trustees shall develop an allocation plan for the amount appropriated herein and shall notify the house and senate committees on ways and means of said plan within 45 days of the passage of this act; provided further, that the board of trustees in conjunction with the state health education center at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center shall maintain learning contracts for students admitted on or after the fall of 1978 which shall include provisions for "payback" service or monetary payback to the commonwealth for a period after said students have fulfilled all internship and residency requirements; provided further, that not less than $795,619 shall be expended for the purposes of the area health education centers program, also known as AHEC; provided further, that not less than $136,816 shall be expended for the purpose of the state health education center at the medical center; provided further, that not less than $275,000 shall be expended for the analysis of any narcotic drug synthetic substitute, poison, drug, medicine or chemical at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in order to support the law enforcement efforts of the district attorney and the police departments of the cities and towns of the middle district; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the purpose of the Paul E. Tsongas Industrial Historical Center at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell; provided further, that not less $150,000 shall be expended for a college preparation program at the university of Massachusetts at Lowell; provided further, that not less than $69,566 shall be expended for the Center for Rural Massachusetts at Amherst; provided further, that not less than $621,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Institute for Social and Economic Research at Amherst to manage the United States census data and provide population estimates and projections and for the evaluation of the commonwealth's eligibility for federal grant programs and for the application for, and acquisition of, any grants made under such programs, and for the marketing and sale of publications and services, to public and private entities provided by said institute; provided further, that $499,019 shall be expended for the purposes of the William Joiner Center; provided further, that not less than $368,287 shall be expended for the purposes of the Mauricio Gaston Institute of Latino Community Development and Public Policy; provided further, that not less than $299,284 shall be expended for the purposes of research and analytical studies at the Monroe Trotter Institute; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the purposes of the Institute for Asian-American studies; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended on an artificial reef program including, but not limited to, the creation of a model program to enhance and rehabilitate marine habitats at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; provided further, the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the division of fisheries and wildlife within the department of fisheries, wildlife and law enforcement for said division to administer said program; provided further, that not less than $628,834 shall be expended for the expense of a gerontology institute; provided further, that not less than $156,663 shall be expended for the endowment of a chair named in honor of the late Frank Manning; provided further, that not less than $637,010 shall be expended for the physical education department at the University of Massachusetts at Boston; provided further, that $250,000 shall be expended for the Institute for Policy Research in Family and Community Violence at the University of Massachusetts at Boston; provided further, that the sum expended for Umass Extension in fiscal year 1998 shall not be reduced except in proportion to adjustments consistent with university budget adjustments and policies affecting comparable academic outreach programs of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst; provided further, that such funds shall be expended in accordance with a plan reviewed and recommended by the UMass Extension Board of Public Overseers established pursuant to this act; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the continuing education program in Attleborough operated by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; provided further, that not less than $443,200 shall be expended for the cranberry experiment station; provided further, that a board of oversight shall be responsible for the purposes of said station; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the John W. McCormack Institute; provided further, that not less than $179,635 shall be expended for the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy at the John W. McCormack Institute of Public Affairs; provided further, that $200,000 shall be obligated for the University of Massachusetts Economic Project, so-called; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the emerging technology centers, pursuant to sections 38 through 42, inclusive, of chapter 75 of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $380,000 shall be obligated for the start-up costs associated with the Center of Marine Environmental Science Electronic Technology and Fisheries at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, including a study and model program for artificial reef construction and fisheries development; provided further, that $50,000 shall be obligated for rural development councils; provided further, that $110,000 shall be expended for the development of a court interpreter's study program at the university in conjunction with the university's partnership with the trial courts; provided further, that $350,000 shall be expended for a satellite medical examiners office; provided further, that $500,000 shall be expended for the Center for Portuguese Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; provided further, that $100,000 shall be expended for an outreach program at Martha's Vineyard by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth in conjunction with Nathan Mayhew Seminars for the purposes of establishing a long distance learning center; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for the University of Massachusetts Boston Pension Assistance Project; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended on the model program for artificial reef construction and development with such monies to be administered by the Division of Marine Fisheries of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Law Enforcement; provided further, that not more than $250,000 shall be provided to the Springfield Office of Economic Development for the participation of said city in the collaborative biomedical research program jointly sponsored by Bay State Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst; provided further, that not more than $60,000 shall be expended for a study to be conducted by the gerontology institute at the University of Massachusetts at Boston of the commonwealth's pension system and the impact of not being part of the social security system for state employees; provided further, that said study shall include, but not be limited to, eligibility, benefits and cost of each system, the impact of the windfall elimination and government pension offset provisions, comparative impact on different career patterns and salary levels, and legal issues involved in implementing any recommendations; provided further, that said institute shall file the results of its investigation and study, and its recommendations, if any, together with drafts of legislation necessary to carry such recommendations into effect by filing the same with the clerk of the house of representatives and the joint committee on public service on or before October 31, 1997; provided further, that it is hereby declared to be the intention of the general court that no additional earmarks, including increases to those items currently earmarked within this appropriation, shall be granted in fiscal year 1999 or in any fiscal year thereafter; provided further, that each center, program, and study earmarked within this appropriation shall submit to the board of trustees of the University of Massachusetts and to the house and senate committees on ways and means no later than January 20, 1998, a report which includes a programatic description, a spending plan detailing the total program budget including all funding sources, the number of students served by the program, and an explanation of how the program fulfills the mission of said university; and provided further, that the board of trustees may require said institutions to provide communication accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing where necessary

......................................................$403,291,592

7100-0300

For the operation of the toxics use reduction institute program at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 21I of the General Laws; provided, that not less than $200,000 shall be obligated for programs that train business, industry, higher education, and medical and high school laboratory personnel to reduce toxic waste at the source utilizing the Microscale chemistry technology

......................................................$1,762,965

Toxics Use Reduction Fund .................. 100.0%

7100-0400

For the University of Massachusetts Lowell's current and foreseeable obligation related to the commonwealth's ownership and the university's operation of the Wannalancit Complex $ Fund

......................................................$115,000

University of Massachusetts Lowell Wannalancit Complex Building Management Fund .................. 100.0%

State Colleges.

7109-0100

For Bridgewater state college

......................................................$26,526,138

7109-1202

For the operation of the John Joseph Moakley Center for Technological Applications at Bridgewater state college; provided, that said initiative shall be conducted on the site of said college for the purposes of technological applications to classroom teaching and initiatives in distance learning and economic development in conjunction with business and industry in southeastern Massachusetts

......................................................$613,000

7110-0100

For Fitchburg state college

......................................................$21,616,689

7112-0100

For Framingham state college; provided, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for the Christa McAuliffe Center; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the operation of the commonwealth's global education centers; and provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the regional economic research center

......................................................$17,971,055

7113-0100

For North Adams state college; provided, that not less than $12,500 shall be expended for the operation of a blue ribbon task force on community education with the assistance of the state college council of presidents, so-called

......................................................$11,501,809

7114-0100

For Salem state college; provided, that a sum of not less than $98,200 shall be expended for the aquaculture program at said college established pursuant to section 274 of chapter 38 of the acts of 1995

......................................................$27,852,380

7114-0101

For a reserve for operating and maintenance costs associated with the acquisition of the GTE/Sylvania property located in the city of Salem

......................................................$618,471

7114-0102

For one-time capital expenses at the cat cove marine research laboratory, so-called, for the aquaculture program at Salem State College, including but not limited to the replacement of roofing, fume hoods, saltwater header tanks and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, provision of site lighting, paving of parking lots, upgrading of electric service and building plumbing, minor interior renovations, the repair of tidal gates and retaining walls, and compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act

......................................................$822,000

7115-0100

For Westfield state college

......................................................$17,485,493

7116-0100

For Worcester state college; provided, that funds may be expended for the creation of an allied health center at Worcester state college

......................................................$17,723,320

7117-0100

For the Massachusetts college of art; provided, that funds may be expended for the purpose of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

......................................................$11,130,842

7118-0100

For the Massachusetts maritime academy; provided, that $100,000 shall be expended for a ship building program in conjunction with the revitalization of the Fore River Shipyard

......................................................$9,560,294

7119-0100

For a health and welfare reserve for eligible personnel employed at the state colleges

......................................................$1,307,052

Community Colleges.

7502-0100

For Berkshire community college

......................................................$7,727,844

7503-0100

For Bristol community college; provided, that $60,000 shall be expended for the purpose of tracking, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on individuals who are enrolled at Bristol community college while receiving public assistance; and provided further, that such tracking, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting shall include administrative and computer assistance in order to enable communication with the department of transitional assistance regarding these individuals

......................................................$11,187,330

7504-0100

For Cape Cod community college

......................................................$8,665,291

7504-0101

For the operation of an environmental technology, education, and job training partnership through the Cape Cod community college; provided, that said college shall coordinate said partnership with the Massachusetts maritime academy and the university of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; provided further, that said initiative shall be conducted at the Massachusetts military reservation, or at any site on Cape Cod determined by said college to be suitable for the purposes of on-site education and training in the use of alternative technologies to clean up designated superfund sites; provided further, that preference shall be given to local applicants; and provided further, that the executive office of environmental affairs and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth are hereby authorized and directed to participate in the testing and evaluation of innovative technologies

......................................................$124,438

Toxics Use Reduction Fund .................. 100.0%

7505-0100

For Greenfield community college; provided, that not less than $195,000 shall be obligated for the heritage bank building acquired by the Greenfield community college foundation

......................................................$7,164,764

7506-0100

For Holyoke community college

......................................................$12,914,848

7507-0100

For Massachusetts Bay community college

......................................................$10,630,140

7508-0100

For Massasoit community college; provided, that not less than $274,700 shall be expended for the operation of Christo's II Culinary Arts Center

......................................................$15,872,659

7509-0100

For Mount Wachusett community college; provided, that $100,000 shall be expended for the operation of the Vietnam Memorial Community Fitness and Wellness Center at Mount Wachusett community college; and provided further, that $200,000 shall be expended for the Wetmore Wood Technology center at Mount Wachusett community college

......................................................$8,700,043

7510-0100

For Northern Essex community college

......................................................$14,413,071

7511-0100

For North Shore community college

......................................................$15,389,905

7511-0101

For North Shore community college; provided, that said college may expend an amount not to exceed $300,000 for site preparation indemnifying the commonwealth from liability by including the removal of hazardous material, grading, and landscaping, of the 4.5 acres of land at North Shore community college, Lynn campus

......................................................$300,000

7512-0100

For Quinsigamond community college

......................................................$10,427,093

7514-0100

For Springfield technical community college

......................................................$18,012,257

7514-0101

For a reserve for the operation and maintenance expenses incurred by Springfield technical community college associated with the acquisition of the Digital property, so-called; provided, that said college may expend revenues in an amount not to exceed $575,000 received from rent, utility, and other charges for the operation and maintenance of said property

......................................................$606,920

7514-0102

For the Massachusetts Center for Telecommunications and Information Technology through the Springfield technical community college assistance corporation, as established by chapter 273 of the acts of 1994; provided, that the amount appropriated herein shall include, but not be limited to, operating and maintaining cable television programming, distance learning curricula, telecommunications-intensive company facilities, and a small business incubator, prior appropriation continued.

7514-0103

For an emergency reserve for unanticipated operating and maintenance expenses of Springfield technical community college in the acquisition of the Digital property, so-called; provided, that funds may only be expended from this item due to operating deficiencies resulting from cashflow shortfalls which may include rent arrearages or circumstances beyond the immediate control of said college; provided further, that no funds shall be expended from this item before April 1, 1998; provided further, that said college may not expend funds from this item until all amounts available in item 7514-0101 have been completely expended; and provided further, the comptroller shall not authorize expenditures from this item until an officer of said college submits written certification to the secretary of administration and finance stating the basis for said operating deficiency and assurances of compliance with the provisions of this item

......................................................$235,336

7515-0100

For Roxbury community college

......................................................$8,979,803

7515-0120

For the operation of the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury community college

......................................................$1,011,300

7515-0121

For the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury community college; provided, that said college may expend an amount not to exceed $247,100 received from fees, rentals, and facility expenses associated with the running and operation of national track meets, high school track meets, high school dual meets, Roxbury community college athletic events, other special athletic events, conferences, meetings, and programs; provided further, that only expenses for contracted services associated with the aforementioned events shall be funded from this item; and provided further, that all year end balances associated with the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center be, on an annual basis, transferred to the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Building Fund established by section 2CC of chapter 29 of the General Laws

......................................................$247,100

Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Fund .................. 100.0%

7516-0100

For Middlesex community college

......................................................$14,562,263

7518-0100

For Bunker Hill community college; provided, that $102,000 shall be obligated for the life focus center

......................................................$13,993,094

7520-0423

For a health and welfare reserve for eligible personnel employed at the community colleges

......................................................$1,388,317

Federal Appropriations

7027-9123

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Technical Preparation-Board of Higher Education

......................................................$2,135,200

7035-0316

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Education of Handicapped Distribution-Bristol Community College

......................................................$56,300,000

7038-0151

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, National Workplace Literacy Program Distribution-Bristol Community College

......................................................$804,000

7038-0195

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, State Literacy Resource Centers-Bristol Community College

......................................................$111,900

7038-0197

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Interagency Staff Development-Bristol Community College

......................................................$195,000

7066-6092

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science and Education Act

......................................................$885,538

7110-6019

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Upward Bound Payroll and Benefits-Fitchburg State College

......................................................$84,000

7110-6021

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Project Enable Payroll and Benefits-Fitchburg State College

......................................................$73,000

7113-9740

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Substance Abuse Prevention Project-North Adams State College

......................................................$200,000

7114-9714

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Programs for Disadvantaged Students-Salem State College

......................................................$279,076

7114-9746

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, U.S. Department of Education Upward Bound Program-Salem State College

......................................................$10,079,500

7503-9711

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Services for Disadvantaged Students-Bristol Community College

......................................................$292,659

7503-9714

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Upward Bound Program-Bristol Community College

......................................................$259,504

7505-0560

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Title III - Strengthening Institutions-Greenfield Community College

......................................................$6,240

7505-0590

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Cops Universal Hiring-Greenfield Community College

......................................................$37,168

7509-9714

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Services for Disadvantaged Students-Mount Wachusett Community College

......................................................$245,180

7509-9718

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Talent Search - Mount Wachusett Community College

......................................................$208,457

7510-9731

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Services-Northern Essex Community College

......................................................$225,000

7510-9734

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Federal Cooperative Education Grant-Northern Essex Community College

......................................................$225,000

7511-9711

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Services for Disadvantaged Students-North Shore Community College

......................................................$328,280

7511-9713

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, IAP Strengthening Institutions Program-North Shore Community College

......................................................$288,764

7511-9740

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Upward Bound-North Shore Community College

......................................................$295,895

7514-9720

For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Special Services for Disadvantaged Students-Springfield Technical Community College

......................................................$186,108

7518-9746 For the purposes of a federally funded grant entitled, Student Support Services-Bunker Hill Community College

......................................................$179,301

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