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Becoming A 21st Century University: How Usm Can Use Online Education To Meet The Needs Of Its Adult Student Population, Amy Gieseke
Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations
The 21st century has been, and will continue to be, a time of great change within the world of higher education. One key demographic change lies in the growing number of adult students seeking educational opportunities. Higher education institutions, such as the University of Southern Maine, have not historically been structured to serve the needs of this important and growing student population. In the coming years, significant changes in structure and organizational mission will be critical to address the needs of these students and to capitalize on the influx of revenue they could bring to a financially struggling institution. This …
Gen Ms 09 Sally G. Vamvakias Papers Finding Aid, John D. Knowlton, Renee Desroberts
Gen Ms 09 Sally G. Vamvakias Papers Finding Aid, John D. Knowlton, Renee Desroberts
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Description:
Sally G. Vamvakias served on the University of Maine System Board of Trustees in the 1990s, including a stint as Chair of the Board. The Papers consist of drafts or edited typescripts of speeches, remarks, and legislative testimony Vamvakias gave during her 10-year tenure as a Trustee.
Date Range:
1990s
Size of Collection:
0.25 ft.
Gen Ms 12 Luther I. Bonney Papers Finding Aid, John D. Knowlton
Gen Ms 12 Luther I. Bonney Papers Finding Aid, John D. Knowlton
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Luther I. Bonney was born in Turner, Maine in 1884. After graduating from Bates College in 1906, Bonney was involved in education for the rest of his life. He was a Professor of Mathematics at Middlebury College, Vermont from 1907-1927, and Dean of Portland Junior College, one of USM’s progenitor schools, from 1933 until 1958. The Papers consist of histories he wrote, poetry, WWII letters from former students, honorary degrees, and a taped 1974 interview of Bonney.
Date Range:
1933-1974
Size of Collection:
0.5 ft.