Become a Trustee

The Board of Trustees, as the fiduciary institutional governance body, has the essential responsibilities and obligations to:

• define the role and mission of the College and establish institutional objectives, and consider the county's educational needs while reflecting its values in fulfilling the College's mission;
• appoint, support, and evaluate the president;
• ensure strong financial management and adequate institutional financial resources;
• establish institutional policies;
• ensure that comprehensive and continuous short and long-range institutional planning occurs; 
• promote and engage in positive public relations for the College, while supporting community relationships, effective change, and institutional autonomy; 
• maintain appropriate relationships with the associated foundations and other support organizations of the College; and 
• ratify the conferral of degrees and certificates by the faculty. 

A Montgomery College Trustee is expected to serve without personal gain, partisan politics, or personal agenda. Trustees serve with a general knowledge of the community's needs and issues in such areas as education, social, political, and economic environment; have demonstrated community service; and possess the values, integrity, ethical responsibility, and other qualities to enhance the College's standing in the community. 

The annual time commitment requirement of a Montgomery College Trustee includes: 

• attending ten closed meetings,
• attending ten public sessions,
• attending two retreats,
• serving on board committees, and
• attending two national community college trustee organization conferences.

Additionally, trustees attend recognitions and ceremonial events as well as advocacy meetings with federal, state, and county officials. This trustee time commitment is an estimated 186 hours per year. 

Interested applicants should submit the following via email to Mr. Henry Hailstock, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, at mcnomcom@gmail.com:

• a letter of intent demonstrating relevant qualifications, experience, and interest; including the skills, resources, and expertise you bring to the College, your motivation to serve on the Board of Trustees, and your community involvement; and
• a resume citing education, job history, and relevant experience; and
• supporting references