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Board of Trustees of Salem State University

Policy Area

Education

Purpose

To govern the Salem State University

Seat Restrictions

Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: 5

Meeting Information

Vary

Compensation

Official Expenses only

Legal Authority

MGL Chapter 15a, Section 21
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Board of Trustees of Salem State University Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Ms. Jamie Zahlaway BelsitoSeat 1GovernorMarch 1, 2022
Dr. Cherie ButtsSeat 8GovernorMarch 1, 2023
Ms. Richeline CadetStudentEx OfficioJune 30, 2021
Teresa ChisholmSeat 4GovernorMarch 1, 2025
Magnolia A. Contreras MSW MBASeat 9GovernorMarch 1, 2022
Mary DesimoneElected AlumGovernorMarch 1, 2022
Elliot M. KatzmanSeat 7GovernorMarch 1, 2021
Mr. Robert T. LuttsSeat 3GovernorMarch 1, 2024
Mr. Paul MatteraSeat 6 (Chair)GovernorMarch 1, 2021
Kathleen MurphyAppointed AlumGovernorMarch 1, 2020
Ms. Ruthanne RussellSeat 2GovernorMarch 1, 2024