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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: On February 23rd, 2023, Maine Maritime Academy will hold the Board of Trustees Committee meetings from 9:00am to approximately 3:00pm, followed immediately by the Board of Trustees meeting. These meetings will be livestreamed. If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Varney, at rhonda.varney@mma.edu.

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NOTICE: If you would like access to the livestream from the November 10, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting, please contact Rhonda Varney, at rhonda.varney@mma.edu.

NOTICE: The Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees Executive Committee held a special meeting on Monday, September 12th at 3:00pm. If you would like access to the livestream, please contact Rhonda Varney, at rhonda.varney@mma.edu.

NOTICE: If you would like access to the livestream from the August 4, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting, please contact Rhonda Varney, at rhonda.varney@mma.edu.

Meeting dates for 2023 are:

  • February 23, 2023
  • May 5, 2023
  • August 3, 2023
  • November 9, 2023

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

Board Members

Minutes of the Meetings