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Margaret Chase Smith Library Student Essay Contest: Improving The American Educational System, First Place Essay, Samantha Leiper

Maine Policy Review

Each year, the Margaret Chase Smith Library sponsors an essay contest for high school seniors. In 2013, students were invited to propose what they would do to improve the American educational system.

Equal Pay Day Bake Sale, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Promotional piece for the Student Women's Association Equal Pay Day Bake Sale fundraiser. Pricing of baked goods pointed to pay discrepancies between male and female American workers. Suggested donations for women, $.77 per item. Suggested donation for men, $1 per item.

2013, Umaine News Press Releases, Division Of Marketing And Communications, Margaret Nagle, George Manlove, Monique Hashey

General University of Maine Publications

This is a catalog of press releases put out by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications between January 2, 2013 and December 31, 2013.

Financial Analysis Of Unrestricted Annual Operations, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System's financial analysis of unrestricted annual operations.

Grants & Contracts And Federal Appropriations Annual Report 2011/2012, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

Grants and contracts are formal agreements between the University of Maine System and outside sponsors. They provide assistance and represent a mutual joining of interests on the part of the grantor and the University in the pursuit of a common objective, or they may be used to provide services for the direct benefit of the sponsor.

Cooperative Forestry Research Unit Annual Report 2013, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Cooperative forestry research unit annual report

Fy13 Financial Statements, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's financial statements.

Fy13 Statement Of Net Position, University Of Maine Office Of Budget And Business Services

General University of Maine Publications

Audited financial statements for the University of Maine.

Life After Umaine: The Employment And Educational Status Of Baccalaureat Recipients, 2011-2012, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

The UMaine Office of Institutional Research and Assessment sends "Life After UMaine" surveys to recent baccalaureat degree recipients in order to solicit information about the employment and the continuing education status of post-graduate alumni.

Multi-Year Financial Plan Fy2014—Fy2018, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

. This report introduced the planning process and presented financial planning elements and forecasted scenarios. It provided background on financial challenges and context for upcoming decisions. The purpose of this planning process was to consider the underlying financial conditions that face the System and the impact of alternative action steps that may address projected shortfalls in the future. This report offered a transparent assessment of the System’s financial challenges.

Report To The Maine Legislature Joint Standing Committee On Education And Cultural Affairs, 2013, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System remediation report to Maine Legislature

2013 Annual Report Blue Sky Impacts, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's 2013 annual report regarding the Blue Sky Project/ Plan.

Full-Time Equivalent Faculty Statistics, 2012-2013, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

Data pertaining to Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) faculty by college and academic unit.

Peace And Reconciliation Studies_Estia Permaculture Design Certification Course Poster, University Of Maine Peace And Reconciliation Studies Program

General University of Maine Publications

Photograph of a poster promoting the Permaculture Design Certification Course organized by the University of Maine's Peace and Reconciliation Studies (formerly known as Peace Studies).

Fy13 Statement Of Revenues, Expenses And Changes In Net Position, University Of Maine Office Of Budget And Business Services

General University of Maine Publications

Audited financial statements for the University of Maine.

Annual Report On Gifts, Fund Raising, And Endowments Year Ended June 30, 2013, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The Annual Report on Gifts and Fund Raising provides a summary of gifts received by the Universities in the Fiscal Year. Excluded from this section of the report are gifts to University affiliated organizations Included are gifts given directly to the University and gifts given to the University from affiliated organizations.

Maine Economic Improvement Fund Annual R&D Report, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

university research personnel used MEIF resources to support the staff, equipment and facilities they need to successfully pursue and develop research projects. MEIF funds often provided the required match to acquire federal or private-sector grants. MEIF money also supported equipment purchases or facilities renovations to make the universities competitive for federal grants.

The University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation Annual Report 2013, The University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's Pulp and paper Foundation's annual report.

Rising Tide Center_Webpages_2013, University Of Maine Rising Tide Center

General University of Maine Publications

Screenshots of the University of Maine's Riding Tide Center webpages.

University Of Maine Common Data Set, 2012-2013, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

The Commons Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in higher education and publishers to develop a core set of clear, standard data, and definitions regarding student cohorts. The Common Data Set includes information in the following categories:

• General information about the institution
• Data on enrollment, persistence, and graduation categorized by gender, ethnicity, and financial aid status
• Application and selection policy
• Freshmen academic profile
• Transfer student data
• Student life features
• Annual student expenses and financial aid
• Instructional faculty and class sizes
• Disciplinary areas and degrees conferred

OIRA maintains an archive of the Common Data Set for …

University Of Maine Foundation Annual Report, University Of Maine Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

Taking the Lead in Public Universities The 2013 report included a feature on supporting a remarkable land-grant institution, A Letter from the Board Chair and President/CEO, Ways of Giving, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, Spending Policy, New Funds, Endowment Funds, Investment Managers, 2013 Donors, and a listing of UMF Officers, Board of Directors, Members and Staff.

University Of Maine System Annual Financial Report For The Year Ending June 30, 2013, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System (“the System”) consists of seven Universities and a central administrative office. All activities of the System are included in the accompanying financial statements.

Fy2013 Operating Budget And Student Charges, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System operating budget and proposed student charges FY2013

Critical Issues In K-12 School Libraries, Elizabeth Reisz

Maine Policy Review

Elizabeth Reisz examines critical issues facing K–12 school libraries at a time of decreasing budgets but increasing recognition of the need for libraries and the skills librarians bring to 21st century education.

Improving Educational Opportunity And Equity Through School District Consolidation In Maine, Christine Donis-Keller, Beth O’Hara-Miklavic, Janet C. Fairman

Maine Policy Review

In 2007 Maine passed sweeping school district consolidation legislation mandating a reduction in the number of Maine school districts from 290 to approximately 80. The primary goals of the policy were to improve the educational opportunities for all students in the state; and to reduce costs through increased efficiency in the delivery of education programs and services. Based primarily on interviews with district leaders, this article describes the impacts of Maine’s school district consolidation policy on educational opportunities and equity within 24 regional school districts, one year after their mergers. Findings illustrate the different choices districts made when consolidating their …

On Maine’S First Charter Schools: Promises And Pitfalls, Sarah Butler Jessen

Maine Policy Review

In the last two years, Maine has begun the process of developing public charter schools throughout the state. As Maine moves forward into this new educational realm, questions need to be raised about what the implementation of charter schools might mean for the state on many levels. This commentary article contextualizes the state’s charter movement by outlining the national debate on charter schools. The article discusses the political, organizational, and educational challenges that these new schools may face as they break new ground. The author calls for evaluative review of each of the charter schools in the state in order …

Margaret Chase Smith Library Student Essay Contest: Improving The American Educational System, Third Place Essay, Mariah Damon

Maine Policy Review

Each year, the Margaret Chase Smith Library sponsors an essay contest for high school seniors. In 2013, students were invited to propose what they would do to improve the American educational system.