The governing body of
St. Mary’s College.
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of St. Mary’s College, charged by the Governor of the state with responsibility for the financial, administrative, and academic affairs of the institution.The College is distinguished from other public college boards by a 1992 charter that grants the Board of Trustees control over the governance and policies of the College.
The Board of Trustees consists of 26 members, 23 of whom are appointed by the Governor. The President of the Alumni Association, an appointed student, and a representative from the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission are the remaining three members. The Board also selects the President of the College, who also serves on the Board. Additionally there are 44 Trustee Emeriti.
First Row (l-r): A. Tomarchio, K. Greenaway, M. Lopez-Estrada, S. Dyer, D. Troyan, Chair J. Bell, Pres. Phillips, P. Collins, K. Kelley, J. Fillius, H. Murdy-Michael, D. Bryan Second Row (l-r): E. Graves, T. Horne, S. LaRocco, P. Bruns, N. Abrams, S. Bass, A. Coleman, T. Heely, R. Wernecke, M. Rosalez Not Pictured: J. Wobensmith, A. Basu, K. Fritz, S. Hoyer, J. Price
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Next Meeting Dates
Board Meeting: May 15, 2026
Executive Committee: TBD
Academic Affairs Committee: May 1, 2026 at 12 p.m.
Admissions & Financial Aid Committee: April 13, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Institutional Advancement Committee: April 13, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Campus Life Committee: TBD
Technology, Buildings, and Grounds: TBD
Finance, Investment, and Audit Committee: TBD
Trustee Governance Committee: April 27, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Upcoming Board Meetings
- April 9, 2026
- May 15, 2026
- Oct. 9, 2026, Oct. 10, 2026
- Feb. 19, 2027, Feb. 20, 2027
- May 14, 2027
- Oct. 15, 2027, Oct.16, 2027
Upcoming Meeting Materials and Zoom Information
Board Meeting Information and Materials
The Ƶ Board of Trustees will convene for a short session on Thursday, April 9 at 2:00pm. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.
Meeting Schedule
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Click here to view the agenda and materials for this meeting.
- Open Session: 2:00pm
Zoom Information
Meeting Link:
Meeting ID: 885 7343 9476
Passcode: 497030
Phone Number: +1 301-715-8592
Past Meeting Agenda and Materials
Please click the links below to download the agenda and open session materials for past meetings.
February 20 – Agenda and Materials
February 21 – Agenda and Materials
Executive Committee Meeting Materials
Meeting information coming soon.
Academic Affairs Committee Meeting Materials
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST
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Zoom Information
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Admissions and Financial Aid Committee Meeting Materials
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link:
Passcode: 075183
Institutional Advancement Committee Meeting Materials
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. EST
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link:
Passcode: 402681
Meeting ID: 827 7590 7256
Campus Life Meeting Materials
Meeting information coming soon.
Technology, Buildings and Grounds Meeting Materials
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1 p.m.
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link:
Passcode:Q*7Avllp
ID: 81981583589
Finance, Investment and Audit Committee Meeting Materials
Tuesday, February 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Zoom Information:
Meeting Password: &9UpgIq9
Meeting Phone Number:
+1 719 359 4580
Remote Meeting ID:
89448870898
Trustee Governance Committee Meeting Materials
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST
Click here to access the agenda and materials for this meeting.
Zoom Information
Zoom Link:
Passcode: 382843
ID: 571 318 9269
The Order of the Ark and Dove
The Order of the Ark and Dove was created by President Renwick Jackson in 1972 and is the highest honor bestowed by the College. The two historical ships, Ark and Dove, brought the first settlers to Maryland in 1634, where they established the little river port of St. Mary’s City. The honorary society is democratic in its designation of individuals who have given “distinguished service” (money is not a factor) to the College. During the ceremony of induction, the honoree receives both a written citation of appreciation as well as the College’s 3-inch bronze medallion.
