Board of Trustees

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.

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.

The governing body of St. Mary’s College.

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The Order of the Ark and Dove