Salem State College: Board of Trustees

2008 Salem State College Board of Trustees

Front, L-R: Chairperson David C. Abdoo, SSC President Patricia Maguire Meservey, & Vice Chairperson Regina M. Villa

Back, L-R: Jacob S. Segal, Kyle Meadows, James M. Hobin, Daniela G. Messina, Wayne Gates & Lawrence McCully

Missing from photo Stephen P. O'Malley & Howard J. Wayne

In accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth and regulations enacted by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, the composition, duties and powers of the Salem State College Board of Trustees are articulated within the college's bylaws. The board is charged with the fiduciary management of the institution, including determination of fees, establishment of personnel management policy, staff services, and the general business of the institution. Among its responsibilities, the board elects the president with the approval of the Board of Higher Education, adopts an annual plan of financial operation, awards degrees in approved fields, and develops the mission statement for the college consistent with the mission of the Commonwealth's system of public higher education.

The board of trustees consists of 11 voting members. Nine trustees are appointed by the governor for 5-year terms, renewable once; one alumni trustee is elected by the Alumni Association for a single 5-year term; and a student trustee is elected by the student body for one year.

Meetings of the full board are held five times annually and are open to the public with the exception of executive sessions. Committees of the board convene prior to each open meeting and on an as-needed basis. The board currently has seven standing committees: Executive Committee, Academic Affairs, Finance and Facilities, Human Resources, Student Life, Long Range Planning and Institutional Advancement. Meetings usually take place on the Salem State College campus.

2008-2009 Board of Trustees Schedule

Full Board of Trustees

Full Board Meetings are held in Presidential Hall at the Alumni House, South Campus (6:30 p.m.) and dinner is held in the Salem Room (5:30 p.m.) with the exception of the June 3 meeting, which is held at 4:00 p.m. in Presidential Hall.

September 24, 2008
November 19, 2008
February 4, 2009
April 15, 2009
June 3, 2009

Sub-Committees

Sub-Committee Meetings are held in the Salem Room at the Alumni House, South Campus beginning at 2:30 p.m.