Hearn Appointed to NEBHE Board

Rep. Joy Hearn (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence) has been appointed to the New England Board of Higher Education.

“I am honored to have been appointed to the board this year, as I have made education a priority,” Hearn said. “I am passionate about education in Rhode Island and I believe we can learn a great deal from our neighboring states. Helping to assist in developing and designing the future of education is exciting.”

The New England Board of Higher Education promotes greater educational opportunities and services for New England residents.

Speaker of the House Gordon D. Fox appointed Hearn to be a delegate on behalf of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. Eight delegates from each New England state are appointed to the board, representing the region’s leaders in education, business and government.

The board also has a supporting staff of professionals who work with public and private partners throughout New England to strengthen relationships in the region and promote efficient use of educational resources.

More specifically, the board’s primary goals consist of engaging and assisting New England’s educational leaders in assessment, development and implementation of sound practices and policies. For more information, visit www.nebhe.org.