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Report To The Maine Legislature Joint Standing Committee On Education And Cultural Affairs, 2015, University Of Maine System Dec 2015

Report To The Maine Legislature Joint Standing Committee On Education And Cultural Affairs, 2015, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System remediation report to the Legislature


University Of Maine System - Remediation Report 2015, University Of Maine System Dec 2015

University Of Maine System - Remediation Report 2015, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The report includes the number of Maine high school students who matriculated at one of the University of Maine System institutions directly out of high school and who required enrollment in one or more remedial/developmental courses.


Occupational Health/Medical Surveillance Program, University Of Maine System Dec 2015

Occupational Health/Medical Surveillance Program, University Of Maine System

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The University of Maine System's Occupational Health/Medical Surveillance Program


Mbs Connects, Winter 2016, Maine Business School, Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Ivan Manev, Debra Bell Dec 2015

Mbs Connects, Winter 2016, Maine Business School, Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Ivan Manev, Debra Bell

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MBS Connects. University of Maine

Contents

  • Faculty Notes, p 2
  • From the Dean, p 3
  • Faculty Notes, p 3
  • Scratchpad Accelerator, p 4
  • Faculty Notes, p 5
  • Broderick takes over VITA, p 6
  • Graduate organizations merge, p 7
  • New advisory board member appointed, p 7
  • Alumni Spotlight: Frank Mazur, 1967, p 8
  • Alumni Spotlight: Tim Gagnon, 1979, p 9
  • Alumni Spotlight: Bill Tarvainen, 1983, p 10
  • Alumni Spotlight: Charles Emery, 1996, p 11
  • Alumni Spotlight: Scott Rotundo, 1997, p 12
  • Alumni Spotlight: Chris Washburn CPA, 1997, 1998 (MBA), p 13
  • Alumni Spotlight: Max Parsons, 2014, p 14
  • Alumni Spotlight: Terri …


Faculty Forum : Research And Graduate Education – Update, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs Nov 2015

Faculty Forum : Research And Graduate Education – Update, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

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The University of Maine’s strategic plan outlines goals for Research and Graduate Education. These goals include the enhancement of “our research capacity and output as measured in the core areas of research expenditures and private foundation funding” as well as the advancement of an “integrative model of excellence for graduate education in the 21st century”. Further, UMaine is called to “foster dynamic professional training and development activities through university-wide interdisciplinary research networks.” In March 2014, an Academic Affairs Forum focused on the opportunity to rethink our approach to accomplishing these goals under a proposed reorganization of Research and the Graduate …


Nanocellulos Product Specification And Msds, Center For Research On Sustainable Forests Nov 2015

Nanocellulos Product Specification And Msds, Center For Research On Sustainable Forests

General University of Maine Publications

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Fy17 Preliminary Education & General Budget, University Of Maine Nov 2015

Fy17 Preliminary Education & General Budget, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's FY17 Preliminary Education & General Budget discussion


2014-2015 Annual Report, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School Nov 2015

2014-2015 Annual Report, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

The 2014-15 academic year marked the first year since AY 1998-99 that research and graduate studies were administratively organized into one office. The reorganization brings synergy and focus to these two vital and strongly linked components of the University of Maine’s land grant mission. During FY 2015 a total of $51,134,092 were received from extramural sponsors and were comprised of 370 awards. These results closely mirror FY 2014 with 363 awards and $51,169,551 received. Our average proposal success rate from FY 2005 – FY 2015 was approximately 68%. The FY 2015 proposal success rate was 76%, up from 63% in …


News From The Wilson Center, The Wilson Center Nov 2015

News From The Wilson Center, The Wilson Center

General University of Maine Publications

The Wilson Center is an independent, progressive religious & spiritual voice on campus.


Field Hockey Media Guide, 2015, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Nov 2015

Field Hockey Media Guide, 2015, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Field Hockey Complex is home to the Maine Black Bears. It features an all-turf playing surface, scoreboard and bleachers that seats up to 500 spectators.


Respiratory Protection Program, University Of Maine System Oct 2015

Respiratory Protection Program, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System's Respiratory Protection Program.


Financial Analysis Of Unrestricted Annual Operations, University Of Maine System Oct 2015

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.


Summary Of Fall 2015 Enrollments, University Of Maine System Oct 2015

Summary Of Fall 2015 Enrollments, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided summary information regarding University enrollments.


Native American Waiver And Educational Program Guidance For Administrators Effective Fall 2012, University Of Maine Oct 2015

Native American Waiver And Educational Program Guidance For Administrators Effective Fall 2012, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System has a tuition waiver and room and board grant programs for qualified and eligible Native American students. The purpose of these programs is to encourage Native American students to participate in public higher education in Maine. The goal is to provide sustained support for all UMS Native American students who wish to pursue post-secondary study and, in particular, those who wish to obtain a certificate and/or an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree or some other appropriate credential that will serve them personally and professionally as they plan for the future.


Fy15 Statement Of Revenues, Expenses And Changes In Net Position, University Of Maine Office Of Budget And Business Services Oct 2015

Fy15 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.


Fy15 Statement Of Net Position, University Of Maine Office Of Budget And Business Services Oct 2015

Fy15 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.


Engaged Black Bear Digital Badging Initiative, Claire F. Sullivan, Crisanne Blackie, Kate Axelsen Foster, University Of Maine Division Of Academic Affairs And Provost Office Oct 2015

Engaged Black Bear Digital Badging Initiative, Claire F. Sullivan, Crisanne Blackie, Kate Axelsen Foster, University Of Maine Division Of Academic Affairs And Provost Office

General University of Maine Publications

To help meet the vision of student-­‐centered, learning pathways the University of Maine Provost sought to create a digital badging system as a means of identifying and validating the rich array of people's skills, knowledge, accomplishments, and competencies. This program ended in Spring 2020. See attached supplemental document.


Faculty Forum: Action Plan On Retention And Graduation - Implementation Update, Jeffrey E. Hecker Oct 2015

Faculty Forum: Action Plan On Retention And Graduation - Implementation Update, Jeffrey E. Hecker

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine is committed to providing the best possible academic and interpersonal experience for our students. This effort is critical as we endeavor to develop engaged, active and successful students who will make a real difference in Maine, the region and beyond. Provost Hecker's commitment to the importance of t his work is evidenced in the Provost's Action Plan for Retention and Graduation. This data-informed plan was developed by faculty and administrators serving on the Advisory Group on Retention and Graduation over the 2013-2014 academic year.

This forum provided an update on implementation activities of the Action Plan …


The Dandy Scroll, Fall 2015, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation Oct 2015

The Dandy Scroll, Fall 2015, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

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The Fall 2015 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.


Fy15 Financial Statements, University Of Maine Oct 2015

Fy15 Financial Statements, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's financial statements.


Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2015, Maine Peace Action Committee Oct 2015

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2015, Maine Peace Action Committee

General University of Maine Publications

MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.


Mbs Connects, Vol. 6, Issue 8, Maine Business School, Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Debra Bell, Ivan Manev Sep 2015

Mbs Connects, Vol. 6, Issue 8, Maine Business School, Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Debra Bell, Ivan Manev

General University of Maine Publications

MBS Connects. University of Maine Vol. 6, Issue 8

Contents

  • Faculty Notes, p 2
  • From the Dean, p 3
  • Relyea teaches in Salzburg, Austria, p 3
  • 2015 graduates find success, p 4
  • MBS students gain cultural, economic insights in Vietnam trip, p 6
  • Annual Fund Information, p 7
  • Faculty Notes, p 8
  • NFL pros talk about leadership, p 9
  • MBS Advisory Board, p 9
  • Four new members to MBS Advisory Board, p 10
  • Emery joins MBS Advisory Board as communications intern, p 11
  • UMaine Business Challenge winners announced, p 11
  • MBS finance society, p 12
  • Students learn from working professionals …


Wabanaki Youth Science (Ways) Mini-Earth Camp Flyer, Wabanaki Center, University Of Maine Sep 2015

Wabanaki Youth Science (Ways) Mini-Earth Camp Flyer, Wabanaki Center, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

WaYS is a long-term program to engage Wabanaki students (grades 6-12) through their cultural heritage and environmental legacy to encourage and promote persistence in sciences through college and into a career. Innovative and unique, WaYS engages students in a year-long multi pronged program through a one-week summer Earth Camp, year-long internships/mentorships for high school students; and year-long Traditional Ecological Knowledge programs through Teen Centers or tribal Boys/Girls Clubs. Critical for success, it provides each student with mentoring from both cultural knowledge-keepers and natural resource professionals.


Darling Marine Center’S 50th Anniversary Celebration, Darling Marine Center Aug 2015

Darling Marine Center’S 50th Anniversary Celebration, Darling Marine Center

General University of Maine Publications

Highlights from the Darling Marine Center's 50th anniversary celebration Aug. 6–8, 2015.

Click the blue download button for an unedited, machine-generated English language transcript for this recording.


Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders Aug 2015

Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders

General University of Maine Publications

Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.


College Of Education And Human Development Annual Report, 2014-15, College Of Education And Human Development Jul 2015

College Of Education And Human Development Annual Report, 2014-15, College Of Education And Human Development

General University of Maine Publications

The College of Education and Human Development produced an annual report highlighting the activities and accomplishments of the college during the previous year.


College Of Education & Human Development Annual Report 2014-15, College Of Education And Human Development Jul 2015

College Of Education & Human Development Annual Report 2014-15, College Of Education And Human Development

General University of Maine Publications

The College of Education and Human Development produced an annual report highlighting the activities and accomplishments of the college.


Guidelines For The Distribution Of Operating Investment Earnings, University Of Maine System Jul 2015

Guidelines For The Distribution Of Operating Investment Earnings, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

These guidelines describe the parameters for distributing University of Maine System (UMS) operating investment earnings.


Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2014, University Of Maine System Jul 2015

Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2014, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System annual financial aid report


Division Of Student Life Annual Report 2014-2015, Division Of Student Life, Diversity, And Inclusive Excellence Jul 2015

Division Of Student Life Annual Report 2014-2015, Division Of Student Life, Diversity, And Inclusive Excellence

General University of Maine Publications

The renovation of the Spirit Room in the Memorial Union was completed. The space now hosts the historical perspective of our Black Bears and more specifically Bananas. Original costumes have been placed on display as well as Banana’s story.

Active Minds, a student organization, collaborated with the Counseling Center Outreach and Education Office to host a highly impactful suicide prevention program called “Send Silence Packing” which is a traveling exhibit of over 2,000 backpacks, most of which belonged to students who died by suicide.

The Bodwell Center entered into a collaborative with the College of Education, a local middle school …