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Maine Day Of Giving, 2024, University Of Maine Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

Fundraising e-mail from the University of Maine Foundation.

Advancing Instructional Leadership: Instructional Coaching Skills Development Through Mixed Reality Experiences, Marjorie Ceballos, Krista Bixler

Journal of Educational Supervision

Educational leadership preparation programs are tasked with advancing the development of future educational leaders’ instructional capacities, including the ability to engage teachers in instructional conversations through instructional coaching. The educational leadership program studied here includes a mixed reality experience designed to develop future educational leaders’ instructional coaching conversation skills. Therefore, the purpose of this research study was to examine future educational leaders’ perceptions of the development of instructional coaching conversation skills because of participation in the mixed reality experience. Findings indicated that, overall, participants held positive views of the mixed reality experience in supporting their development of instructional coaching conversation …

Academic Material Program (Amp), Dean Graham, Umaine Bookstore Director Of Retail Operations, Auxiliary Services

General University of Maine Publications

Starting Fall 2024, required undergraduate course material is included in a program called "Academic Material Program" (AMP). Under AMP, the entirety of required course materials for each student is delivered for a single charge of $239.99 per semester. The majority of required course material will be available as digital content delivered to students on the first day of class through Brightspace course shells. The AMP includes physical copies of selected titles, lab manuals and kits, all available for pick up at the University Bookstore. This program applies to undergraduate courses only. Graduate course materials, as well as winter and summer …

General Education Summit 2024, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

The General Education program at the University of Maine (UMaine) makes up one third of a student’s academic experience. UMaine’s General Education curriculum creates students that are prepared to enter the world as leaders. The program consists of nine requirement categories that shape students into holistic learners and problem solvers. The competencies exhibited through these requirements help students develop skills that they can take with them beyond graduation as valued community members.

The annual General Education Summit offers information sessions and facilitated conversations with experts in general education programming, development and pedagogy.

Older Adult Health & Wellness Fair, 2024, University Of Maine Center On Aging

General University of Maine Publications

Email flyer promoting the 2024 Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by the Center on Aging and the Office of the Vice President of Research and the Dean of the Graduate School.

Conceptualizing Images Of Supervisors In Teacher Education, Steve Haberlin, Rebecca W. Burns

Journal of Educational Supervision

Due to the marginalization of supervision (Butler, et al., 2023; Nolan, 2022) and few frameworks to conceptualize supervision in teacher preparation, educational supervision of clinical experiences receives less attention and fewer resources, which perpetuates its marginalization. It is imperative that scholars develop additional theoretical models or constructs to improve the understanding and practice of supervision to elevate its status beyond technical helping. In this paper, we draw upon several sources in the instructional supervision literature to re-conceptualize commonly used images of supervisors in teacher education. In addition to traditional conceptions (The Critic, the Popular Parent, the Co-Inquirer), we ‘introduce’ two …

Spirit Week Schedule, 2024, Administration Of Student Life, Diversity, & Inclusive Excellence

General University of Maine Publications

Schedule of Spirit Week activities sponsored by the Administration of Student Life, Diversity, & Inclusive Excellence. Spirit Week was established in 2023, replacing former Maine Day activities with the Maine Day of Service.

Research Compliance Newsletter, Spring 2024, Office Of Research Compliance

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Up In Smoke: Myths & Facts About Cannabis, University Of Maine Counseling Center, University Of Maine Student Wellness Resource Center

General University of Maine Publications

Please join the Counseling Center, Student Wellness Resource Center, and our expert panelists for a lively discussion about cannabis - myths, facts, & how cannabis impacts your brain & mental health. This salon will be moderated by Angela Fileccia, LCSW, Director of the Counseling Center, and Kevin Hudson, MA, Student Wellness Educator.

Panelists: Robert Glover, PhD, Political Science & Honors; John Hudak, Director, Maine Office of Cannabis Policy; Krutika Rathod, Doctoral Student, Clinical Psychology; Peter Sparks, PhD, Department of Psychology.

Maine Impact Week Events Schedule, 2024, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

Maine Impact Week celebrates UMaine’s community and contributions to the scientific, social and economic advancement of the state and beyond. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of Research and the Dean of the Graduate School.

Upcoming Religious Holidays, Spring 2024, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

Memo relating University policy regarding religious holidays.

Happy Pride And Diversity Week, 2024, Office For Diversity And Inclusion

General University of Maine Publications

Illustrated email to the UMaine community promoting campus events celebrating Pride Week and Diversity Week.

Pride Week Event Schedule, 2024, Office Of Diversity And Inclusion

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

2024 Pride Week Schedule running from March 25 to March 30, 2024.

Maine Impact Week, 2024, Office Of The Vice President For Research

General University of Maine Publications

Maine Impact Week celebrates UMaine’s community and contributions to the social and economic advancement of the state and beyond. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of Research and the Dean of the Graduate School.

Teacher Candidate Supervision For Social Justice: Orientations, Practices, And Challenges, Andrew E. Hood

Journal of Educational Supervision

The need for teachers who are thoughtful and attentive to issues of social justice is more apparent now than ever before. Teacher education can and should be tasked with preparing teachers to serve a student population that is becoming more diverse over time. As teacher educators who function within both the university coursework and student teaching fieldwork spaces, teacher candidate supervisors are well-positioned to support candidates to make sense of and incorporate social justice-centered practices in their teaching. Building on the findings of Jacobs (2006), a comprehensive literature review of journal articles published in the last 20+ years revealed that …

Theoretical Foundations For Archaeological Pedagogy With Digital 3d, Virtual, Augmented, And Mixed Reality Technologies, Peter J. Cobb, Elvan Cobb, Jiafang Liang, Ryushi Kiyama, Jeremy Ng

Journal of Archaeology and Education

Archaeology is inherently a visual and spatial discipline and thus we should strive to center student learning within visual and spatial media. Apart from museum work, site visits, and fieldtrips, the traditional tools of the classroom, however, tend to only convey textual or two-dimensional abstractions of primary archaeological data. The latest digital 3D and eXtended Reality (XR) technologies (Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed) hold the potential for engagement with information in ways that more closely represent the true three-dimensional and visual nature of archaeological objects, spaces, and landscapes. This should allow for an embodied mode of interaction that significantly improves understandings …

Maine Memo : Fy25 Budget Update, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

General University of Maine Publications

Our proposed FY2025 Education and General Funds (E&G) budget is currently under review by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, and we are beginning the planning for FY2026. We are working at consistent communication and transparency with the members of our communities in the budget process.

Observance Of Religious Holidays: Ramadan, John C. Volin, Robert Q. Dana

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Observance of Religious Holidays/Events: The University of Maine recognizes that when students are observing significant religious holidays, some may be unable to attend classes or labs, study, take tests, or work on other assignments.

Franco Gathering, 2024 : Rassemblement, 2024, University Of Maine Franco-American Programs

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Every year, Franco American Programs organizes a “rassemblement” or gathering of Franco American artists, writers, and creatives. This annual event aims to create a culturally supportive space in which members of the Franco-American creative community can share their work.

Text Phishing Scams On The Rise, Ums Information Technology Services

General University of Maine Publications

We have recently become aware of a targeted text phishing (aka SMS) campaign where the attacker is impersonating University supervisors or leaders. The attacker appears to have gathered some personal cell phone numbers from unknown sources, to make the phishing attempts more convincing.

For Everyone:

• Be cautious of unexpected text messages, even if they appear to come from a known supervisor or leader.
• Do not click on links or provide sensitive information via text message without verifying the legitimacy of the request through a separate, trusted communication channel.
• Report any suspicious text messages to the Information Security …

Campus Notice: Targeted Email Phishing, University Of Maine System Benefits Center

General University of Maine Publications

Email notifying employees of University of Maine System about targeted phishing emails attempting to access employee retirement information.

Oakes Room Grand Opening, University Of Maine Dining Services, University Of Maine Auxiliary Services

General University of Maine Publications

Come and check out the fully autonomous Costa Coffee machines and the Vicki vending machine. UMaine is the first location in Maine to offer two Costa Coffee machines. These machines go beyond coffee, offering tea and other coffee beverages. The Vicki machine provides access to our healthy Simply To Go food options, ensuring convenient and nutritious dining choices all day long.

Umaine Mourns Passing Of Patricia M. Collins, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

General University of Maine Publications

Email from University President Joan Ferrini-Mundy on the death of UMaine alumna and former System Trustee Patricia M. Collins.

Nichole Lawrence Appointed To Vice President For Human Resources, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

General University of Maine Publications

Campus correspondence announcing the appointment of Nichole Lawrence to the permanent position of VP of Human Resources.

Disclosing A Disability At Work: Respect, Discrimination, And The Ethics Of Informal Attitudes, Honors College, Department Of Philosophy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Adam Cureton is an internationally recognized disability scholar and activist who specializes in ethics and the philosophy of disability. His books, which draw on his own experiences as a legally blind person, include Disability and Disadvantage, Disability in Practice, The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy and Disability, and the forthcoming Respecting Disability. He founded and served as president of the Society for Philosophy and Disability and helped to create the American Philosophical Association’s Committee on the Status of Disabled People. He is a Rhodes Scholar and currently serves as the Lindsay Young Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee.

Spring 2024 Dei Training For Umaine Employees, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, Taylor Matthew Ashley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Office for Diversity and Inclusion is excited to invite you to join us at our Spring 2024 training sessions! These trainings are intended for all UMaine Community Members, which includes: Students, Staff, and Faculty.

Innovate For Maine Fellow Program: Paid Internship Notice, Foster Center For Innovation

General University of Maine Publications

The Innovate for Maine Fellows Program connects the most passionate and curious Maine college students with innovative, growing Maine companies/startups and business leaders for a summer internship experience. Emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship, the program prepares students to collaborate with companies on real-world projects that accelerate company growth and give students a paid, meaningful, hands-on internship experience.

It Campus Newsletter, February 2024, Information Technology At Umaine, Ums Information Technology Services

General University of Maine Publications

Dr. David Demers recently announced he will be embarking on a new chapter at the end March. He joined the University of Maine System in 2017 as our Chief Information Officer. Please join IT in thanking David for his tireless efforts in bringing reliable and innovative solutions to our campus!

Community Message About Celebration Of Life For Victoria A. Kane, University Of Maine Office Of Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

A celebration of life for Victoria A. Kane, a longtime University of Maine employee, will be held at 1 p.m. on March 3 at Buchanan Alumni House.

Love Data Week Event Series, University Of Maine Advanced Research Computing, Security & Information Management

General University of Maine Publications

Love Data Week is a week-long international celebration of data, dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of research data management, security, sharing, and preservation. This year’s theme is "My Kind of Data."