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The Board of Trustees of College of Marin consists of seven voting members who are chosen at large on a nonpartisan basis in public elections held in odd-numbered years. These members serve four-year terms which are staggered. A non-voting student member of the Board is elected by the student body for a one-year term. The Board of Trustees, composed of community representatives and responsible to the public, has the authority to appoint President/Superintendent and other administrative personnel, faculty members, and members of the Board in the case of vacancies.

Meetings Schedule (Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes)

2013 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

Archived Meetings Schedule 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004.

Trustees (The Trustees welcome your input. You may send an email to individual members by clicking on the name.)

James Namnath, Ph.D. President Term: 2007/2015 e-mail: James Namnath, Ph.D. Bio	Wanden Treanor Term: 1996/2013 e-mail: Wanden Treanor Bio
Stephanie O'Brien Vice President/Clerk Term: 2011/2015 e-mail: Stephanie OBrien Bio	Eva Long, Ph.D. Term: 1999/2015 e-mail: Eva Long, Ph.D. Bio
Diana Conti Term: 2009/2013 e-mail: Diana Conti Bio	Philip Kranenburg Term:2003/2015 e-mail: Philip Kranenburg Bio
Barbara Dolan* Term: 1985/2013 *can be reached by fax under 415.453.2691 Bio	Scott Blood Student Trustee Term: June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013 e-mail: Scott Blood

Board Policies and Administrative Procedures

Board Policy and Administrative Procedure Page

New Board Policies and Administrative Procedures will reflect current laws, codes and regulations and College practice and will allign our policies and procedures with the Community College League of California Policy Service. As Board Policies are approved by the Board of Trustees they can be viewed by following the link above.

Mission Statement

College of Marin's commitment to educational excellence is rooted in our mission to provide excellent educational opportunities for all members of our diverse community by offering:

preparation for transfer to four-year schools and universities;
workforce education;
basic skills improvement/English as a Second Language;
intellectual and physical development and lifelong learning; and
cultural enrichment.

The College of Marin is committed to responding to community needs by offering student-centered programs and services in a supportive, innovative learning environment with a strong foundation of sustainability, which will instill environmental sensitivity in our students.

(Approved at the April 20, 2010 Board Meeting)

Our Vision

College of Marin will be a premier educational and cultural center that provides programs of the highest caliber to meet the needs of an increasingly interconnected global society. Our vision will be guided by our values.

Statement of Values Student and Community Centered Education
We promote student success by providing programs and services that are learner centered and reflect the changing needs of our students and surrounding community.

Academic Excellence and Innovation
We are dedicated to academic excellence and encourage innovation. We foster intellectual inquiry by encouraging critical thinking, information literacy and technical competence. We continually evaluate the effectiveness of our programs.

Collaboration and Open Communication
We cultivate a culture of mutual respect, open communication, collaborative working relationships and participation in decision making among students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve.

Diversity
We cherish a learning environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds and recognizes the knowledge and experiences among its students, faculty and staff. We will provide open access and strive to remove barriers to student success.

Sustainability
We will apply environmentally sustainable and green principles in our college community to ensure the future of our planet.

Accountability
We will be accountable for our decisions and actions on behalf of the students, college and community. Our decisions will be academically, fiscally and environmentally responsible.

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College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 10,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Classes also are offered during the summer.

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