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St. Mary's College of Maryland originally was chartered under the name St. Mary's Seminary in 1840 (Chapter 190, Acts of 1839). In 1845, it was incorporated as St. Mary's Female Seminary (Chapter 257, Acts of 1845). The Seminary reformed as St. Mary's Seminary Junior College in 1949 (Chapter 676, Acts of 1949). It became St. Mary's College of Maryland, a State institution, in 1964 (Chapter 59, Acts of 1964). In 1967, St. Mary's College of Maryland reorganized as a four-year college of liberal arts and sciences.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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The College is governed by the Board of Trustees, which has broad authority in managing the affairs of the College. The Board may not be superseded in its authority by any State agency or office except as expressly provided in law.
The Board of Trustees consists of twenty-five members. Upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees, the Governor appoints twenty-three members with Senate advice and consent. Twenty-two are chosen for six-year terms; one student serves a one-year term. Two members serve ex officio (Code Education Article, secs. 14-401 through 14-409).
St. Mary's Hall, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland, May 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Academic (Faculty) Affairs and Academic Programs are the responsibility of the Division of Academic Affairs . The Division also oversees the Center for the Study of Democracy, the Hilda C. Landers Library and Archives; International Education; Records; and Research and Sponsored Programs.
HILDA C. LANDERS LIBRARY & ARCHIVES
The Landers Library and Archives is the largest library in the southern Maryland region. Its 200,000 books, DVDs, CDs and periodicals are available for loan to members of the St. Mary’s College community, alumni, and local patrons. Focusing on records relating to St. Mary's College of Maryland, the Archives also collects materials on the history of St. Mary's County, Maryland.
Within the Division are five offices: Facilities; Finance; Human Resources; Information Technology; and Institutional Research and Planning. The Division also oversees the Campus Store.
Under the Division are five offices: Admissions; Enrollment Management; Student Financial Assistance; Student Success; and Transfer Recruitment, Admission and Services.
Under the Division are two offices: Equity and Inclusion; and Equity Programming. The Division also oversees the Desousa-Brent Scholars Program.
Six units are part of the Division: Alumni Relations; Development; Events and Conferences; Foundation Finance and Administration; Integrated Marketing and Strategic Communications; and the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.
In 2017, the Hilda C. Landers Library and Archives was named for Hilda Combs Landers, an alumna of St. Mary’s Female Seminary, who with her husband, Arthur E. Landers, Jr., established a charitable trust to support higher education.
DIVISION OF BUSINESS & FINANCE
The Division of Business and Finance plans, secures, and is responsible for the expenditure of College operating and capital resources. It provides administrative, business and financial support services to assist faculty and staff.
DIVISION OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Students are recruited by the Division of Enrollment Management, which facilitates admissions, and provides students with support through senior year and graduation.
DIVISION OF INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESS, & ACCOUNTABILITY
The Division of Inclusive Diversity, Equity, Access, and Accountability started in 2023 as the Division of Equity and Strategic Initiatives, and assumed its present name by January 2024.
DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Fundraising for scholarships, endowments, operations, and special programs is conducted by the Division of Institutional Advancement. Through fundraising and volunteer work, the Division also engages alumni to support the College.
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Division of Student Affairs consists of nine offices: Accessibility Services; Athletics and Recreation; Community Outreach and Engagement; Counseling Services; Health Services; Public Safety; Residence Life; Student Retention and Success; and Title IX. The Division also oversees the Center for Career and Professional Development.
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