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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Maine Maritime Academy consists of 16 members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor. Members are appointed for a five-year term and may be re-appointed at the discretion of the Governor.  The Board has full legal responsibility and authority for the governance of Maine Maritime Academy. It appoints the President of the Academy, approves the establishment of academic programs, confers degrees on students who have completed all requirements for graduation, sets tuition rates, operating budgets, and more.

NOTICE: The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive Committee meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.  This meeting will include several divisional updates. Members of the public interested in virtually attending this meeting may request an invitation from the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Janet Acker, at the contact information provided on this page by 4:00 PM Friday, October 16, 2020.

NOTICE: The Board of Trustees will conduct the 4th quarter board meeting via teleconference on Thursday, November 12, 2020, time tba.  This meeting will include divisional reports and actions. Members of the public interested in virtually attending this meeting may request an invitation from the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Janet Acker, at the contact information provided on this page by 4:00 PM Monday, November 9, 2020.

Meeting dates for 2020 are:

  • February 27, 2020
  • May 1, 2020 (Commencement) CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
  • August 13, 2020
  • November 12, 2020

Meeting dates for 2021 are:

  • February 25, 2021
  • April 30, 2021
  • August 5, 2021
  • November 11, 2021 (Veteran’s Day)

All meetings are open to the public and notices are published in advance.

Board Members

Minutes of the Meetings