Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Maine Maritime Academy.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Castine
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
971
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
161299
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Mariners
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
263
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
58%
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Maine Maritime Academy
The Maine Maritime Academy's Strategic Plan 2025 is a comprehensive roadmap developed through extensive community input, centering on the student experience. It establishes five core strategic goals: fostering student success, ensuring institutional effectiveness, achieving financial sustainability and affordability, developing a cohesive brand identity and communication strategy, and maintaining robust facilities, IT, and infrastructure. The plan aims to deliver a best-in-class maritime education with a rigorous academic environment and comprehensive hands-on student experience, ensuring a thriving future for the institution.
The Board of Trustees meeting covered a wide range of institutional topics, including the implementation of Key Performance Indicators, updates on financial health and budget planning, and marketing and communications strategy. Athletics reports highlighted successful postseason participation and alumni fundraising efforts. The Commandant's Office reported on the Leadership Certificate program and upcoming sea terms. The Educational Policy Committee focused on accreditation efforts and strategies for improving student retention and graduation rates. The Advancement Committee and Maine Maritime Academy Foundation discussed a comprehensive capital campaign, donor engagement strategies, and long-term fundraising goals. The Ad-Hoc Enrollment Committee reported on current admissions status and recruitment initiatives. The Student Affairs Committee reviewed strategic plans and addressed concerns regarding student conduct and campus safety. Operations provided updates on major construction projects, including the pier project and Curtis Hall. The Finance Committee reviewed quarterly investment reports, operating deficits, and budget projections. The Governance Committee reported on trustee appointments, self-evaluations, and succession planning. The Board ultimately approved several resolutions regarding fundraising, academic program changes, and honorary degrees.
The meeting encompassed a wide range of institutional updates, including reports on athletics, the commandant's office, and waterfront construction projects. Key discussions centered on enrollment management strategies, including the implementation of the Horizon Scholarship Model and tuition discounting analysis. Significant financial items were addressed, including the approval of the FY27 operating budget, an endowment spend policy change, and strategies to mitigate funding gaps. The Education Policy Committee proposed the creation of a new Nuclear Engineering Technology major. Additionally, the Board reviewed advancement and fundraising performance, the status of the new training ship, and ongoing efforts to improve student housing and mental health services.
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