Administration
College of the Atlantic
At COA, college governance is a shared responsibility
Our governance system includes the weekly All College Meeting and its many committees, where students, faculty, and staff participate in setting policies and making important decisions. In addition, our Board of Trustees holds responsibility for many important financial, legal, and strategic decisions, while our administrative team guides the day-to-day operations of the college.
Administrative leadership
- Lynn Boulger, Interim President | Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Heather Albert-Knopp, Chief Operating Officer
- Kourtney Collum, Provost and Dean of Faculty
- Dan Daigle, Chief Facilities and Safety Officer
- Kara Daul, President’s Chief of Staff
- Dave Feldman, Academic Dean and Faculty Member
- Ken Hill, Vice President of Academic Innovation and Global Partnerships
- Rob Levin, Dean of Communications
- Josh Luce, Dean of Student Life
- Vickie Monta, Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Dean
Stories from the Field
Higher ed leaders name COA among the most innovative liberal arts colleges
In a U.S. News & World Report peer survey, College of the Atlantic ranks #25 in Most Innovative Schools and #69 for Best Undergraduate Teaching. Read More
From senior project to published paper, with COA faculty as co-authors
In Marine Policy, Sophia Chivers ’24 and College of the Atlantic professors Ken Cline and Chris Petersen compare how Maine towns and the state share oversight of two fisheries, and find that strong local management isn’t always enough. Read MoreNepal’s request for flood payout tests UN’s new climate-aid system
College of the Atlantic Professor Doreen Stabinsky tells The Economic Times that international climate aid must respond quickly when vulnerable nations face catastrophic losses. Read MoreStudent Resources
Thorndike Library
Research expertise, specialized databases, and guidance for independent and collaborative projects across disciplines.
Registrar
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Writing Center
Focused help for brainstorming, drafting, revising, and refining papers, projects, proposals, and presentations.
Career Development
Internship planning and placement, resume and interview preparation, and connections to meaningful work.
Academic Support Services
Study skills, learning strategies, and accommodations designed around your strengths and challenges.
Meal menu
From curries to carnitas, savory tofu to Maine seafood, our dining hall celebrates flavor, community, and responsible sourcing.
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