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Barriers To Use Of Cross-Laminated Timber In Maine, Shane R. O'Neill
Barriers To Use Of Cross-Laminated Timber In Maine, Shane R. O'Neill
Forest Resources Faculty Scholarship
To increase understanding of both the adoption rate and in-state manufacturing of mass timber In Maine, the 131st Legislature and Governor Mills passed LD 881, a resolve directing a study of the barriers facing cross-laminated timber In Maine and provide recommendations to promote their use in construction. This study was developed in response to the resolve. The study engaged 108 unique participants to define available training, education, and experiences across the stakeholders throughout the building lifecycle process in the state.
From this information, the following five recommendations are proposed:
- Understand the policies and initiatives of other states to develop …
Melissa Jankowski: Aspiring Forensic Psychologist Evaluates Inmates, Patients At N.C. Prison Complex, Division Of Marketing And Communications, Marcus Wolf
Melissa Jankowski: Aspiring Forensic Psychologist Evaluates Inmates, Patients At N.C. Prison Complex, Division Of Marketing And Communications, Marcus Wolf
General University of Maine Publications
To become a forensic psychologist, Melissa Jankowski decided to participate in a competitive internship at a prison complex famous for housing several high-profile inmates—the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina.
School Of Law_Law Student And Paralegal Covid Pro Bono Support Project Email, Rachel I. Reeves
School Of Law_Law Student And Paralegal Covid Pro Bono Support Project Email, Rachel I. Reeves
School of Law
Email from Rachel Reeves, Director of Field Placement Programs and Adjunct Professor, University of Maine School of Law to students regarding a national law student pro bono support project.
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 30, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 30, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School of Law
Email update from Dmitry Bam Interim Dean and Professor of Law University of Maine School of Law regarding COVID-19.
School Of Law_Maine Law Events & Announcements Email, Kayleigh E. Cleary
School Of Law_Maine Law Events & Announcements Email, Kayleigh E. Cleary
School of Law
Email from Kayleigh E. Cleary J.D. Candidate, Class of 2022, Student Bar Association Director of Communications, University of Maine School of Law regarding forthcoming events in the School.
School Of Law_Update From Sba President Email, Tim Lueders-Dumont
School Of Law_Update From Sba President Email, Tim Lueders-Dumont
School of Law
Email update from Tim Lueders-Dumont Student Bar Association President, University of Maine School of Law regarding support and events from the SBA.
School Of Law_Wla Elections Update Email, Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig
School Of Law_Wla Elections Update Email, Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig
School of Law
Email update from Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig, University of Maine School of Law regarding the activities of the Women's Law Association.
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 18, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 18, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School of Law
Email update from Dmitry Bam, Interim Dean and Professor of Law, University of Maine School of Law regarding COVID-19.
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 17, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 17, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School of Law
Email update from Dmitry Bam, Interim Dean and Professor of Law, University of Maine School of Law regarding COVID-19.
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 13, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 13, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School of Law
Email update from Dmitry Bam, Interim Dean and Professor of Law, University of Maine School of Law regarding COVID-19.
School Of Law_Postponed - 32nd Annual Mapil Auction Email, Dmitry Bam
School Of Law_Postponed - 32nd Annual Mapil Auction Email, Dmitry Bam
School of Law
Email from Dmitry Bam, Interim Dean and Professor of Law, University of Maine School of Law regarding the postponing of the 32nd Annual MAPIL Auction scheduled for April 9, 2020.
School Of Law_Law Building Closure Email, Nicole Vinal Harvie
School Of Law_Law Building Closure Email, Nicole Vinal Harvie
School of Law
Email from Nicole Vinal Harvie, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration University of Maine School of Law Chief Staff Officer University of Maine School of Law Foundation regarding the termination of student access to the Law Building on March 13, 2020.
School Of Law_Library Covid-19 Plan, Christine I. Dulac
School Of Law_Library Covid-19 Plan, Christine I. Dulac
School of Law
Email from Christine I. Dulac, Director, Garbrecht Law Library regarding the Library's plans in relation to COVID-19.
School Of Law_Covid-19 Directives_Faq Email, Glenn Cummings
School Of Law_Covid-19 Directives_Faq Email, Glenn Cummings
School of Law
Email from Dr. Glenn Cummings, President, University of Southern Maine with FAQ guidance on COVID-19.
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 11, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School Of Law_Dean Update_March 11, 2020, Dmitry Bam
School of Law
Email update from Dmitry Bam, Interim Dean and Professor of Law, University of Maine School of Law regarding COVID-19.
Umpd Code Of Ethics, University Of Maine Police Department
Umpd Code Of Ethics, University Of Maine Police Department
General University of Maine Publications
No abstract provided.
Policy Brief: Keeping All Students Safe Act Of 2014, Nancy Bergerson
Policy Brief: Keeping All Students Safe Act Of 2014, Nancy Bergerson
Policy Analysis
Senator Harkin (D-IA), Senator Murphy (D-CT), Senator Baldwin (D-WI), and Senator Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Keeping All Students Safe Act (S.2036) in the Senate on Feb. 24, 2014. Rep. Miller (D-CA) introduced H.R. 1893 on May 9, 2013. The Act would produce limitations for the use of restraints in public and private schools. Currently, 19 states have no policies in place to address this issue. The law would require better training, monitoring and enforcement of these standards, as well as the collection of related data which would be available to the public. We are asking you to co-sponsor the Keeping …
Growing Ideas - Confidentiality: Respecting The Privacy Of All Families, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Confidentiality: Respecting The Privacy Of All Families, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
Care and education professionals routinely receive confidential information about children and families as part of their work. Maintaining confidentiality is important both legally and ethically.
Growing Ideas - Caring For Young Children - Business Matters, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Caring For Young Children - Business Matters, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
Caregivers or business owners? Family child care providers are both. Paying attention to the business aspects of running a family child care home is an important component to having the income and working environment needed for program success.
Growing Ideas - Building Belonging: Providing Guidance For Social Skill Development, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Building Belonging: Providing Guidance For Social Skill Development, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
As young children with and without disabilities grow, they are learning how to develop relationships with others and to be members of a community. All children need support to learn and achieve these important life skills. The process adults use to teach and support this learning is known as guidance. Effective guidance assumes the following conditions: Respect, understanding, and appreciation for every child’s unique qualities; Knowledge that children’s mistaken behaviors provide learning opportunities; An encouraging community where every child belongs and feels safe; and a developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive setting.
Growing Ideas - Partnering With An Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Partnering With An Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC) is a collaborative relationship between a mental health consultant and families, care and education professionals, and/or early care and education teachers. ECMHC strives to improve the ability of families, teachers, and care and education professionals to promote, sustain and restore healthy social and emotional development for all children. Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation approaches challenging situations with children from a problem solving perspective. ECMHC is not a therapeutic intervention: it occurs in the children's natural settings - child care, home, and school.
Growing Ideas - Admissions Policies And Practices That Build Inclusive Child Care Communities (For Providers), University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Admissions Policies And Practices That Build Inclusive Child Care Communities (For Providers), University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
Quality inclusive child care settings include children with disabilities and health, behavioral or mental health concerns. Admissions policies that clearly state eligibility criteria, practices, program and parent and/or guardian responsibilities, can help families evaluate if the program will be a good match for their child. Providers may want to obtain legal advice to be sure their policy and procedures align with relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
Growing Ideas - Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC) is a collaborative relationship between a mental health consultant and family members, child care providers, early care and education teachers, and/ or child development professionals. ECMHC strives to improve the ability of families, teachers, and caregivers to promote, sustain and restore healthy social and emotional development for all children. It supports building and maintaining healthy working relationships between care and education professionals and families.
Growing Ideas - Admissions Policies And Practices That Build Inclusive Child Care Communities (For Parents And Guardians), University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Admissions Policies And Practices That Build Inclusive Child Care Communities (For Parents And Guardians), University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
All children, including children with disabilities, benefit when quality inclusive child care settings provide an equal opportunity to participate. Admissions policies and practices that reflect this inclusive philosophy can help parents and guardians evaluate whether the program will be a good match for their child.
Growing Ideas - Laws That Support Early Childhood Education For All, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Laws That Support Early Childhood Education For All, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
State and federal laws protect the rights of children with disabilities. These laws support the inclusion of children with disabilities in care and education settings. Care and education professionals should be familiar with these laws.
Growing Ideas - Inclusive Early Childhood Education, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Inclusive Early Childhood Education, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
Inclusive early childhood programs are built upon a foundation of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and consider individualized approaches that benefit all children. Inclusive programs welcome ALL children, including children with disabilities, and provide opportunities for each child in the group to participate, learn, and truly belong. Care and education professionals consider the needs of all children when planning, implementing, and evaluating the program.
Growing Ideas - Friends & Feelings: Social-Emotional Development In Young Children, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Growing Ideas - Friends & Feelings: Social-Emotional Development In Young Children, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Early Childhood Resources
Social-emotional development involves the ability to form close, secure relationships and to experience, regulate, and express emotions. Social-emotional growth is affected by a variety of factors, such as an individual’s unique biology and temperament, as well as life experiences. “Social” refers to how individuals interact with others. “Emotional” refers to how individuals feel about themselves, others, and the world.
An Analysis Of Disability-Related Provisions In The 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act (Heoa): What Universities And Policy Makers Should Know, Alan Kurtz
Education
The purpose of this October 2011 policy brief is to provide state agencies, postsecondary institutions, and policy makers with an overview of changes in the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) affecting the access to education of postsecondary students with disabilities and the way teacher education programs at Institutions of Higher Learning (IHEs) prepare general and special educators to teach students with disabilities. Specifically, this analysis reviews disability-related terminology new to this revision of the HEOA, access to instructional materials for students with print disabilities, changes in access to financial aid for students with intellectual disabilities, model demonstration projects both …
Hate Crimes By Teens Disturbing, Maine Campus
Hate Crimes By Teens Disturbing, Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
If the stories of hate crimes told at last week's "Bridges of Respect" conference in Ellsworth are any indication, Maine has a long way to go in educating its youths about tolerance and respect for civil rights.
Social Impact Summary : Dickey-Lincoln School Lakes Project / Prepared For The Department Of The Army, Corps Of Engineers, New England Division, Edward C. Jordan Company, Inc.
Social Impact Summary : Dickey-Lincoln School Lakes Project / Prepared For The Department Of The Army, Corps Of Engineers, New England Division, Edward C. Jordan Company, Inc.
Dickey-Lincoln School Lakes Project
The Dickey-Lincoln Hydroelectric Dam is a water resources project proposed by the Federal Government (U. S. Army Corps of Engineers). Therefore, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Corps of Engineers is required to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the project. A federal plan or project such as Dickey-Lincoln should take into account its effect upon man's health, safety, welfare and economic well-being, as well as effects upon the surrounding environment. More importantly, project plans should be evaluated in a "manner calculated to encourage harmony between man and his environment." In other words, project plans or …