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: Feb. 24, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Executive Committee: TBD
Academic Affairs Committee: Feb. 16, 2026 at 12 p.m.
Admissions & Financial Aid Committee: TBD
Institutional Advancement Committee: TBD
Campus Life Committee: TBD
Technology, Buildings, and Grounds: Feb. 16, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Finance, Investment, and Audit Committee: Feb. 24, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Trustee Governance Committee: TBD
Upcoming Board Meetings
- Feb. 20, 2026, Feb. 21, 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 St. Mary's College of Maryland Board of Trustees will convene for another February session on Tuesday, February 24. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.
Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – Click here to view the agenda and materials for this meeting.
- Open Session: 5:00 PM
Zoom Information
Meeting Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/81693642778
Meeting ID: 816 9364 2778
Passcode: 818299
Past Meeting Agenda and Materials
Please click the links below to download the agenda and open session materials for the February 20 and 21 meetings.
February 20 – Agenda and Materials
February 21 – Agenda and Materials
Executive Committee Meeting Materials
Meeting information coming soon.
Academic Affairs Committee Meeting Materials
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST
Click here to access the agenda for this meeting.
Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/87147107894?jst=2
Passcode: 106161
ID: 87147107894
Admissions and Financial Aid Committee Meeting Materials
Meeting information coming soon.
Institutional Advancement Committee Meeting Materials
Meeting information coming soon.
Campus Life Meeting Materials
Meeting information coming soon.
Technology, Buildings and Grounds Meeting Materials
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Click here to access the agenda for this meeting.
Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/89506117120
Passcode: Am38MO7&
ID: 89506117120
Finance, Investment and Audit Committee Meeting Materials
Tuesday, February 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Zoom Information:
https://smcm.zoom.us/j/89448870898
Meeting Password: &9UpgIq9
Meeting Phone Number:
+1 719 359 4580
Remote Meeting ID:
89448870898
Trustee Governance Committee Meeting Materials
Meeting information coming soon.
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.
