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: May 5, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Academic Affairs Committee: May 1, 2026, 12 p.m.
Admissions & Financial Aid Committee: April 13, 2026, 2 p.m.
Institutional Advancement Committee: April 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
Campus Life Committee: April 22, 3 p.m.
Technology, Buildings, and Grounds: May 11, 8:30 a.m.
Finance, Investment, and Audit Committee: May 12, 2 p.m.
Trustee Governance Committee: April 27, 2026, 10 a.m.
Upcoming Board Meetings
- 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 on Friday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in person and will have a remote option.
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Zoom Information
Meeting Link: Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 836 2493 6805
Passcode: 590047
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
Tuesday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. EST
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Zoom Information
Meeting Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/88369034115?pwd=SPG86DVO6LEY1QJ87U84FF6NpKkPau.1
Passcode: 261669
Dial-in: +1 301-715-8592 | Passcode: *261669
ID: 883 6903 4115
Academic Affairs Committee Meeting Materials
Friday, May 1 at 12:00 p.m. EST
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Zoom Information
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Passcode: 415806
ID: 86566931181
Admissions and Financial Aid Committee Meeting Materials
Monday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. EST
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/82446831086
Passcode: 075183
Institutional Advancement Committee Meeting Materials
Monday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. EST
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/82775907256
Passcode: 402681
Meeting ID: 827 7590 7256
Campus Life Meeting Materials
Wednesday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m. EST
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/84391102777?pwd=WhLtwMhAa92Y4tWX3Obb2DIG4Fh1Yo.1
Passcode: w@#L*%%V
Meeting ID: 843 9110 2777
Technology, Buildings and Grounds Meeting Materials
Monday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m.
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/87696973171
Passcode:779448
ID: 876 9697 3171
Finance, Investment and Audit Committee Meeting Materials
Tuesday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m.
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/89497956894
Meeting Password: 721172
Meeting Phone Number: +1 301 715 8592 | Passcode: *721172
Remote Meeting ID: 894 9795 6894
Trustee Governance Committee Meeting Materials
Monday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. EST
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Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://smcm.zoom.us/j/5713189269
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.






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