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University Of Maine Common Data Set, 2015-2016, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment Jan 2016

University Of Maine Common Data Set, 2015-2016, 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 …


Cooperative Extension Signs Of The Seasons: A New England Phenology Program Webpages, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Jan 2016

Cooperative Extension Signs Of The Seasons: A New England Phenology Program Webpages, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

General University of Maine Publications

Screenshots of the University of Maine's Signs of the Seasons: A New England Phenology Program webpages. Participants in the Signs of the Seasons program help scientists document the local effects of global climate change.


University Of Maine System Annual Financial Report For The Year Ending June 30, 2016, University Of Maine System Jan 2016

University Of Maine System Annual Financial Report For The Year Ending June 30, 2016, 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.


Academic Affairs Annual Report 2016, University Of Maine Jan 2016

Academic Affairs Annual Report 2016, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Academic year 2015–16 was a productive one for the Division of Academic Affairs. The fall 2015 census showed 10,922 students enrolled at UMaine, 85 percent engaged in undergraduate studies and 15 percent in graduate education. There were 260,983 student credit hours taught in 2015–16, which represents a 5 percent increase in annual credit hour production over the past five years. UMaine awarded 2,228 degrees, including 359 master’s and 60 doctoral degrees.


2016 President’S Messages, Susan J. Hunter Jan 2016

2016 President’S Messages, Susan J. Hunter

General University of Maine Publications

Monthly messages from Dr. Susan J. Hunter, University of Maine President to the University of Maine community.


Open University Day Final Report, Dana N. Humphrey Jan 2016

Open University Day Final Report, Dana N. Humphrey

General University of Maine Publications

Final report on the Open University Day which was held on Saturday, October 17, 2016 as part of UMaine’s 150th Anniversary Celebration which was held in conjunction with Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend.


Miriam Williford Papers - Accession 157, Miriam Williford Jan 2016

Miriam Williford Papers - Accession 157, Miriam Williford

Manuscript Collection

The Miriam Williford Papers consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, lecture and teaching materials, research notes, professional files, rough notes and drafts of publications, copies of historical manuscripts from other repositories, and other Papers, The collection pertains to Willifords’ teaching and publishing activities, and to her involvement with professional organizations and seminars such as the Latin American Studies Association (1975). Her research files include extensive material on Jeremy Bentham and his interest in Latin America, and includes correspondence with Simon Bolivar and other leaders of Latin American independence; papers on the administration of Mariano Galvez, Chief of State of Guatemala from …


The International Community's Response To The Hypothetical Emergence Of Superheroes, Brittany Nicole Woods Jan 2016

The International Community's Response To The Hypothetical Emergence Of Superheroes, Brittany Nicole Woods

CMC Senior Theses

In a golden era for comic based media, this paper uses the hypothetical emergence of superheroes to analyze the assumptions and predictions of three international relations theories: realism, liberalism, and constructivism. Comics consistently reflect the real world, paralleling events and concepts discussed in foreign affairs dialogues. The thought experiment, and the comic genre itself, provides a vehicle for thinking broadly about the political and social ramifications of successful or failed problem solving, state interaction, and scientific advances.


The Interaction Of Music And Dance In Africa, Dan Rager Dec 2015

The Interaction Of Music And Dance In Africa, Dan Rager

Dan Rager

This article examines the role of music and dance in African life and how it is intertwined with the culture. The author investigates many styles, elements and ngomas to show how they are used in daily life from the womb to the grave.

Music and other art forms are an inseparable part of African life and are culminated into everyday activities. Instrumental, singing and dance are art forms embedded in the diverse cultures of African peoples and their traditions, beliefs, values, religions and artistic expression.

According to the author, traditional arts practices can contribute to creativity, perception and understanding of …