The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 6, 2026. Most standing committees of the Board also met virtually over the course of the preceding weeks to conduct their work.

Trustees took a number of important annual actions, including setting a range for the 2026–27 academic year single fee, which will be finalized this spring; setting the endowment distribution for the 2026–27 academic year; accepting the conflict of interest report; reappointing the college’s auditor, CBIZ CPAs; and approving recommendations for faculty promotion and tenure from the Faculty Personnel Committee.

The Board heard updates and held discussions on important campus events and initiatives, including the college’s finances, the endowment, strategic planning, enrollment and retention, fundraising, infrastructure, and the Class of 2030 applicant pool. Trustees were also briefed on recent federal immigration activity in Lewiston and on the search for a new Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid. 

Trustees were joined by faculty, staff, or student representatives at most of its committee meetings and plenary sessions. 

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for April 30–May 2, 2026.

Garry W. Jenkins
President

Gregory A. Ehret ’91, P’23
Chair of the Board of Trustees