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Managed Investment Pool Annual Report Year Ended June 30, 2016, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System managed investment pool annual report.

University Of Maine System Defined Benefit Pension Fund Annual Report, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System (UMS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Pension Plan) is a closed plan, maintained for eligible employees who chose not to join the Defined Contribution Plan established for hourly employees on July 1, 1998. This plan covers a shrinking group of active employees, vested terminated employees, and pensioners.

Piloting Pe/Pg Systems In Maine School Districts: Lessons Learned, Ian Mette, Janet C. Fairman

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Sustainability Science Graduate Students As Boundary Spanners, Soencer Meyer, Vanessa Levesque, Karen H. Bieluch, Michelle Johnson, Bridie Mcgreavy, Stacia J. Dreyer, Hollie Smith

Publications

Graduate training in sustainability science (SS) focuses on interdisciplinary research, stakeholder-researcher partnerships, and creating solutions from knowledge. But becoming a sustainability scientist also requires specialized training that addresses the complex boundaries implicit in sustainability science approaches to solving social-ecological system challenges. Using boundary spanning as a framework, we use a case study of the Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) at the University of Maine to explicate key elements for graduate education training in SS. We used a mixed-methods approach, including a quantitative survey and autoethnographic reflection, to analyze our experiences as SSI doctoral students. Through this research, we identified four essential …

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.

Fy17 Education & General Budget, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's FY17 Education & General Budget

Fy2017 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget And Student Charges, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System proposed operating budget, capital budget, and student charges FY2016

Multi-Year Financial Analysis Fy2017—Fy2021, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System multi-year financial analysis FY2017- FY2021

Student Athlete Advisory Committee Webpage, Department Of Athletics

General University of Maine Publications

Webpage for the UMaine Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The goals of the SAAC are:

• 1. To streamline and promote efficient communication between t he At hletic Department Administration and the student-athlete population.
• 2. To provide the student-athlete population with an opportunity to voice their opinions and suggestions from the board in order to effectively communicate with the Athletic Administration on issues and programs within t he department.
• 3. To actively encourage more involvement of the student-athletes in campus and community projects in order to enhance the perception of the student-athlete.
• 4. To design and implement programs; which recognizes and acknowledges …

2016 Tuition Raffle Winner Interview, University Of Maine Alumni Association, John N. Diamond, Christopher Pilch

General University of Maine Publications

Christopher Pilch of Marlborough, MA, winner of the 2016 Tuition Raffle, is interviewed by John N. Diamond ’77, ‘89G, President/Executive Director of the University of Maine Alumni Association.

2016 Tuition Raffle Drawing, University Of Maine Alumni Association

General University of Maine Publications

2016 UMaine Alumni Association Tuition Raffle Drawing.

Dawnbreaker Vol 63 No 3-Amended (Spring 2016), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Analyzing Student Opt-Out Of Standardized Testing In Maine, Maude Meeker

Honors College

Under current educational policy in the United States, standardized assessment is (and has been) a required element of K-12 education in order for schools to receive federal funding, most often through Title I programs. However, in 2015, many families began opting their students out of these standardized tests in several states, including Maine. This study aims to identify any possible trends associated with opting out, such as socioeconomic status or student achievement levels, and also determine the potential impact of certain subgroups of students opting out of standardized tests, such as misrepresentation of a school’s results because of skewed test …

Preservice Teacher Self-Efficacy For Teaching Mathematics, Jade Mcguire

Honors College

Self-efficacy for teaching mathematics has an effect on students’ math achievement (Bandura, 1997; Stipek, Givvin, Salmon, & MacGyvers, 2001). It is therefore important that teachers have high self-efficacy for teaching mathematics. The purpose of this study was to discover if the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development’s teacher education program is doing enough to help elementary education majors feel confident in their ability to teach mathematics at the kindergarten through eighth grade levels. A modified version of the “Self-Efficacy for Teaching Mathematics Instrument”, or SETMI (McGee &Wang) was administered to one hundred and eleven elementary education majors …

The Effects Of Emotional And Instrumental Support On Students’ Mathematical Attitudes, Victoria M. Calabrese

Honors College

This study tests to see if a correlation exists between students’ attitudes towards mathematics and teacher pedagogy through emotional and instrumental support. Emotional support is defined as an individual’s perception of a mathematics teacher as being warm, friendly, caring, and empathic (Katz & Gueta, 2010). Instrumental support is defined by an individual’s perception of a mathematics teacher’s instruction, whether the teacher is considered to be helpful, and if the teacher provides guidance when needed (Spielberger, 1979). Two surveys were administered and three interviews were conducted to investigate this hypothesis. The first survey consisted of 12 Likert scale items, 5 open-ended …

A Study Of Arabic-Speaking English Language Learner’S Spoken Comprehensibility, Sophia G. A. Lataille

Honors College

The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that affect the comprehensibility of oral language produced by English language learners whose first language is Arabic. This study will analyze four separate interviews with English language learners phonetically. Apart from the phonetic analysis, an analysis of supra-segmental errors, syntax, morphology, and semantics will be provided for each speaker. This study will also take into account the perceptions of a range of native speakers of the English language. Through each analysis the goal is to identify the factors that most affect comprehensibility in order to create an education plan for …

Relationship Between Health And Gpa When Comparing Traditional Undergraduate Students At The University Of Maine In Orono, Rachel A. Claussen

Honors College

Purpose: The primary relationship this research assesses is between health and academic performance. In addition, it looks at the differences in this relationship for resident students as compared to commuter students.

Methods: The participants were all UMaine undergraduate students. The inclusion criteria for the participants are as follows: 18-24 years old, never have been married, not a Division I athlete and full-time student during the spring semester of 2015. A paper- based self-reported survey was distributed using a convenience sample due to the fact that the primary investigator only asked professors she knew if she could distribute the survey during …

Sexual Assault Awareness Writing Showcase, Lgbtq Services, Office Of Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster promoting Sexual Assault Awareness Writing Showcase, co-sponsored by LGBTQ Services and the Office of Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention.

The Slut Walk, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Black, red and white poster promoting the "Slut Walk" sponsored by the Student Women's Association. Red lettering on a black background reads: "The Slut Walk. Friday, April 22nd @ 12 p.m. The Mall." White lettering on a black background reads: "Reclaim your right to wear what you like. Note: Clothing worn to this event is not considered consent." Sponsored by SWA.

Wearing Makeup Is Not An Indicator Of Being Anti-Feminist, Kim Crowley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Modern feminist discourse has struggled with a certain dilemma: the paradoxes of makeup and fashion. These two topics pose questions from both viewpoints. One may ask: are we meant to support makeup as an industry and hobby, to take pride in our skillfully groomed brows and pretty dresses that make us feel more beautiful? Or are our cultural notions of beauty something to fight against--another means of control, forcing us to force more on appearances than we should?

University Of Maine System - Annual Report On Student Charges, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

Summary of student charges at the University of Maine.

Student Charges 2017, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Report on expenses for enrollment and cost of credits for undergraduate, graduate, in-state and out of state tuitions, etc.

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2017, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Chair Search Process, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Chair Search Process Limitations and Definitions: 1. This process is intended for the selection of candidates who are already UMaine faculty members. It will not apply when a chair is sought as a new hire. 2. For the purpose of the search process as described in this document, “department faculty” consists of regular faculty members with ongoing sole or joint appointments in the department. At minimum, the search committee is expected to consult with regular faculty members as stipulated. If a department’s governance policies entail inclusion of others, such as adjunct faculty, it …

Faculty Forum : Faculty Support For Teaching And Learning – An Update, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine is committed to supporting the faculty in their roles as educators. Toward that end, determination of optimal organization structure and allocation of resources that will enable best practices deserves thoughtful consideration. Consequently, Provost Hecker tasked a working group last fall to develop a set of recommendations on how best to advance innovation in teaching and learning at UMaine.

At this forum, Provost Hecker, together with Associate Provosts Monique LaRocque and Jeff St. John, provided an update on current efforts to align and strengthen resources for faculty in support of teaching and learning. A proposed model for …

Diversity Week Highlights Many Walks Of Life Across Umaine Community, Josh Fabel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

According to Director of Multicultural Student Life, Silvestre Guzman, Diversity Week has occurred on the UMaine campus for at least eight years, and has become a popular string of events within the past few years. This year, the week was comprised of many smaller events that occurred everyday such as meditation, karaoke and a couple of educational seminars on different diversity topics, such as religion. The events were put together with the assistance of the Caribbean Club, The Student Heritage Alliance Council and the Muslim Students Association as well as other heritage groups on campus.

Recommendations And Resources For Evaluating Community School Programs, Janet C. Fairman, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Dawnbreaker Vol 63 No 3 (Spring 2016), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Beautiful Week Promotion, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster produced and distributed by the Student Women's Association promoting Beautiful Week, 2016.

2016 Slut Walk Poster, The Feminist Collective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster promoting the 2017 Slut Walk organized by the Feminist Collective