The University of Maine System is committed to educational excellence amongst its seven public universities.
The Board consists of 16 members, 15 of which are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Maine Legislature. The Maine Commissioner of Education serves as a member ex officio. Members are appointed for a five-year term and may be reappointed once. A student member of the Board is appointed for a single two-year term.
Next Meeting:
November 16-17, 2025
Public Comment at Board Meetings
The Board of Trustees will set aside time for public comment prior to the business
agenda at each meeting. The Chair of the Board will establish time limits (usually three
minutes per person) and total time for public comment, and determine any questions of
appropriateness and relevancy.
Personnel decisions, collective bargaining issues, grievances, litigation and other areas
excludable from public discussion under the Maine Freedom of Access Law shall not
constitute appropriate matters for such input.
Please use this link to virtually sign up to provide Public Comment via Zoom at the
November 17, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting. The deadline to sign up is Friday,
November 14 at noon. Please include the specific topic on which you will speak.
You will receive a link to the zoom along with instructions.
There will also be an opportunity to provide comments in person as usual, with sign up
the morning of the meeting. A person who wishes to speak during the public comment
period in person should arrive prior to the meeting start time and sign up on a sheet
provided, indicating name and topic of remarks.
Board Calendar
The Board of Trustees sets with the discretion of the Chair of the Board, meeting calendars for both Board and Committee Meetings by Fiscal Year. Click the Board Calendar link to learn more about when the Board and it’s Committees are planning to meet.
Strategic Plan
Learn more about the comprehensive and system-wide strategic planning effort to ensure the effective coordination and assessment of strategic activities that fulfill our tripartite mission to benefit all University of Maine System students and the State of Maine.
Committees
The Board of Trustees oversees the System in areas such as academic programs, faculty tenure, tuition rates and operating budgets.
There are currently 7 standing Board Committees.
Contacting the Board of Trustees
Clerk of the Board, Elizabeth Stickler, administers all functions necessary to the conduct of its responsibilities. Contact the Board of Trustees Office at:
University of Maine System
Board of Trustee Office
15 Estabrooke Drive, Orono, ME 04469
207-581-5840
ums.trustees@maine.edu
To be Notified of Upcoming Meetings and Meeting Material Availability:
If you are unable to access any of the materials on this page, or if you require additional information, please contact the Board Office at ums.trustees@maine.edu or by phone at 207-581-5844 to discuss options for obtaining equally effective access to such materials.