ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND

ORIGIN & FUNCTIONS

[photo, Kent Hall, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland] 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.

Kent Hall, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland, May 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Within the State college system, St. Mary's College of Maryland is the only four-year institution devoted to the liberal arts. The College was designated a public honors college in 1992 (Chapter 209, Acts of 1992).

Academically, the College is organized into seventeen academic departments, offering twenty-three majors and twenty-six minors. The College also offers a graduate degree in Master of Arts in Teaching.

The College receives State General Funds in the form of an annual grant.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[photo, St. Mary's Hall, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland]

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 The Board may not be superseded in its authority by any State agency or office except as expressly provided in law.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

The Division of Academic Affairs is responsible for Academic Administration, Academic (Faculty) Affairs, and Academic Departments. The Division also oversees the Department of Athletics and Recreation; the DeSousa-Brent Scholars Program; and the Hilda C. Landers Library and Archives.

HILDA C. LANDERS LIBRARY & ARCHIVES
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.

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.

DIVISION OF BUSINESS & FINANCE

The Division plans, secures, and is responsible for the expenditure of the University's operating and capital resources. It provides administrative, business, and financial support services to assist faculty and staff.

Within the Division are four offices: Budget and Finance; Human Resources; Information Technology; and Planning and Facilities.

DIVISION OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

The Division of Enrollment Management recruits high-achieving students, facilitates admissions, and provides students with support through senior year and graduation

Within the Division are two offices: Admissions, and Financial Aid.

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

The Division of Institutional Advancement manages fundraising for scholarships, endowments, operations, and special programs. It also engages alumni to support the University through fundraising and volunteer work.

Within the Division are four units: Alumni Relations; Development; Events and Conferences; and Integrated Marketing and Communications.

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