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
- Sylvia Torti, President
- Lynn Boulger, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
- 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
- Bear Paul, Dean of Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Stories from the Field
T. Rex ran on its tiptoes “Like an eight-ton chicken”
The New York Times reports on a groundbreaking biomechanics study led by COA’s Adrian Boeye ’26. Read More
10th annual COA Summer Institute features star lineup
The 2026 College of the Atlantic Summer Institute will bring some of the nation’s most compelling thinkers, artists, and public leaders to Mount Desert Island for a week of conversation and inquiry marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. Read More
Student Resources
Thorndike Library
Research expertise, specialized databases, and guidance for independent and collaborative projects across disciplines.
Registrar
Registration, course offerings, student forms, transcripts, and support as you design your program of study.
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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