Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brian Bates’s organization
Aug 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Retreat Minutes
The retreat focused on strategic planning and the future of the College. Discussions encompassed national trends in higher education, institutional sustainability, governance, and the evolving role of an honors college. Participants also addressed strategies for enrollment, recruitment, and retention, as well as institutional reputation and alumni engagement. Other key topics included strengthening educational access for Baltimore City students, the economic impact of regional business initiatives, the student experience at the College, the integration of artificial intelligence in education, and the legislative landscape affecting public higher education.
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The Board of Trustees convened to conduct business, including an initial motion to close the meeting. Upon returning to open session, the Board approved a Governance Committee recommendation to submit a candidate to the Governor's Office to fill a vacancy on the Board. Additionally, the Board discussed a personnel matter but decided to postpone deliberation on the topic to a future date.
Jul 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
St. Mary's College Of Maryland Board Of Trustees Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees held an open session special meeting to conduct various business items. Key topics included a closed session discussion regarding an Enterprise Resource Planning transition from Anthology to Workday and a leadership position elevation for Communications and Marketing. The Board also reviewed and approved a new Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy to align with state law. A proposal regarding a Criminal Background Check and Credit History Check Policy was presented but deferred for further committee review.
May 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees of St. Mary's College of Maryland Open Session Minutes
The board meeting focused on several key strategic and operational items, including the approval of the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, the 2026 graduation candidates, and a new public health undergraduate major. Discussions covered recruitment initiatives, enrollment trends, and a partnership to launch a women's flag football team. Administrative updates included the status of the ERP transition to Workday, institutional advancement and fundraising goals, and improvements to commuter student parking. The board also acted on several policy matters, including the approval of the indirect cost distribution policy, faculty and staff release for sponsored research, the cultural diversity report, operating and capital budgets, and revisions to secondary employment and conflict-of-interest policies.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
