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Maine Women's Hall Of Fame And Maryann Hartman Awards / Call For Nominations, John C. Volin, University Of Maine Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost Nov 2023

Maine Women's Hall Of Fame And Maryann Hartman Awards / Call For Nominations, John C. Volin, University Of Maine Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine seeks nominations for the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame and the Maryann Hartman awards. Beginning in 2023, UMaine will partner with the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame to sustain our common tradition of honoring exceptional Maine women. We define ‘woman’ broadly so to include any person who lives life as a woman. We also define achievements broadly, and in recognition that much important work in and for Maine communities may lie outside traditional standards for achievement and across all walks of life. We hope to inspire nominations of candidates across a wide range of professions and …


Student Success At Umaine And Umm, John C. Volin Oct 2023

Student Success At Umaine And Umm, John C. Volin

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Strategic Enrollment & Retention Action Plan : Our Guiding Compass To Growth, Belonging, And Perseverence, John C. Volin Mar 2023

Strategic Enrollment & Retention Action Plan : Our Guiding Compass To Growth, Belonging, And Perseverence, John C. Volin

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Community First Responder Program, John Volin, Office Of The Provost Mar 2023

Community First Responder Program, John Volin, Office Of The Provost

General University of Maine Publications

Email from UMaine Provost John Volin promoting the seminar, "Learn How to Save a Life Overdose Response and Naloxone Training" sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and UMaine School of Nursing, and the Health Equity Alliance.


Dean Of Libraries Announced, John C. Volin Sep 2022

Dean Of Libraries Announced, John C. Volin

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


A New Academic Year Begins : Defining Tomorrow Together, John C. Volin Aug 2022

A New Academic Year Begins : Defining Tomorrow Together, John C. Volin

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Cooperative Extension And Dll Strategic Partnership, John C. Volin Apr 2022

Cooperative Extension And Dll Strategic Partnership, John C. Volin

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


2021 Academic Affairs Organization Chart, Division Of Marketing And Communications Aug 2021

2021 Academic Affairs Organization Chart, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Join Us For A Welcome Back To Campus Celebration Email, University Of Maine Provost Office Aug 2021

Join Us For A Welcome Back To Campus Celebration Email, University Of Maine Provost Office

Provost Office

Email from the University of Maine Provost Office providing details of events on campus welcoming back faculty and staff.


Faculty Senate - Position On Vaccination Requirement For Those On Campus, University Of Maine Provost Office, University Of Maine Faculty Senate, William Dee Nichols Aug 2021

Faculty Senate - Position On Vaccination Requirement For Those On Campus, University Of Maine Provost Office, University Of Maine Faculty Senate, William Dee Nichols

Provost Office

Letter to the University of Maine community from Dee Nichols, President of the Faculty Senate regarding the Senate's position on vaccination requirement for those who will be present on campus for the 2021 Fall Semester.

Included as supplemental content is the cover email sent by the Provost Office.


Diane Rowland Named Dean Of College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture And Director Of Mafes, John C. Volin Jun 2021

Diane Rowland Named Dean Of College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture And Director Of Mafes, John C. Volin

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Norman O'Reilly Named Dean Of Umaine Graduate School Of Business, John C. Volin Jun 2021

Norman O'Reilly Named Dean Of Umaine Graduate School Of Business, John C. Volin

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Academic Affairs Fall Planning Update, John C. Volin Jun 2021

Academic Affairs Fall Planning Update, John C. Volin

Provost Office

Email updates from John C. Volin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Maine regarding planing for the 2021 Fall Semester.


Twenty-Six Faculty Members Receive Tenure And/Or Promotion, Margaret Nagle Mar 2021

Twenty-Six Faculty Members Receive Tenure And/Or Promotion, Margaret Nagle

General University of Maine Publications

This annual announcement is an important opportunity to recognize faculty members' outstanding achievements and contributions in teaching, scholarship and research, and community engagement, says UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy. "We congratulate t hem for their leadership, innovation, and focus on putting students and stakeholders first, and look forward to their future contributions."


Letter From Umaine Provost: Spring Is Coming, John C. Violin Mar 2021

Letter From Umaine Provost: Spring Is Coming, John C. Violin

General University of Maine Publications

Email communication from John Violin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, to members of the University of Maine community praising performance during the COVID-19 pandemic and looking forward to turning back to work on the Strategic Visioning and Values, Student Success Initiatives, and Define Tomorrow campaigns.


Jessica Miller Appointed As Associate Provost For Academic Affairs And Faculty Development, John C. Violin Mar 2021

Jessica Miller Appointed As Associate Provost For Academic Affairs And Faculty Development, John C. Violin

General University of Maine Publications

Email announcement to all UMaine employees regarding the appointment of Dr. Jessica Miller to the position of Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development.


Black Bear Award For Extraordinary Impact Nomination Guidelines, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost Mar 2021

Black Bear Award For Extraordinary Impact Nomination Guidelines, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

The Black Bear Award for Extraordinary Impact is given annually to an individual or group at the University of Maine who exceeds expectations, contributes positively to the University community and makes an extraordinary impact through their efforts. The spirit of the award is to acknowledge outstanding contributions by those who continuously go above and beyond, and exemplify dedication to making a real difference. UMaine faculty and staff (full-time and part-time) are eligible for this award.

The Black Bear Award for Extraordinary Impact acknowledges and celebrates that our university community members have diverse roles across all vectors that contribute to the …


Administrative Leadership Personnel And Contact Information, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost Feb 2021

Administrative Leadership Personnel And Contact Information, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

Spreadsheet containing the names and contact information for UMaine administrators and departments who report to the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost.


Message From The Provost, Faye W. Gilbert Jul 2020

Message From The Provost, Faye W. Gilbert

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Emails from Faye W. Gilbert, Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, and Dean of the Undergraduate School of Business, University of Maine regarding the return to campus for the 2020 Fall Semester.


Academic Affairs Update, University Of Maine Jun 2020

Academic Affairs Update, University Of Maine

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email update from the University of Maine Provost Office regarding academic affairs.


Ehd 573 Epidemic Extra Credit Videos & Cover Email, Craig A. Mason Apr 2020

Ehd 573 Epidemic Extra Credit Videos & Cover Email, Craig A. Mason

College of Education and Human Development

Extra credit videos for the course Introduction to Education Statistics, on some of the mathematical principles involved in understanding pandemics, taught by Craig A. Mason, Professor of Education and Applied Quantitative Methods, University of Maine. Also, includes cover email from Professor Mason to the Provost Office regarding the videos.


Define Tomorrow To Set Our Course Initiative_ Request For Ideas, Faye W. Gilbert, Joan Ferrini-Mundy Apr 2020

Define Tomorrow To Set Our Course Initiative_ Request For Ideas, Faye W. Gilbert, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

A request for ideas for revenue enhancements, cost reductions, program revisions, and reorganization options as part of the University of Maine's Define Tomorrow initiative created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative was developed by the Define Tomorrow Steering Committee led by Faye Gilbert, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Maine. Includes a screenshot of the webpage regarding the Initiative and a copy of the call for ideas letter.


Academic Affairs Updates, Faye W. Gilbert Mar 2020

Academic Affairs Updates, Faye W. Gilbert

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email updates from Faye W. Gilbert, Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, and Dean of the Undergraduate School of Business, University of Maine regarding various issues related to the academic affairs of the University of Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Covid-19 President Memo_March 18, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy Mar 2020

Covid-19 President Memo_March 18, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Message from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine President to the University of Maine community regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.


Evaluation Criteria For Reappointment, Promotion And Tenure By Department, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost Oct 2019

Evaluation Criteria For Reappointment, Promotion And Tenure By Department, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

Guidelines for faculty responsibilities, workloads, promotion, tenure, evaluation, and sabbatical leave compiled from departments across the University of Maine, dating between 1998 and 2019.


University Of Maine Academic Affairs Annual Report 2019, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost Sep 2019

University Of Maine Academic Affairs Annual Report 2019, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

The 2019 Academic Affairs Annual Report is organized around the three strategic values identified through the strategic planning process: Fostering Learner Success; Discovering and Innovating; and Growing and Expanding Partnerships. As in previous reports, what appears in the following pages is not a comprehensive list of accomplishments. Rather it is a summarizing and sampling of the work carried out across campus, throughout the state and, indeed, around the world by UMaine’s talented faculty, staff and students.


University Of Maine Self-Study Report 2019, University Of Maine Feb 2019

University Of Maine Self-Study Report 2019, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's Self-Study report submitted to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC CIHE).


Academic Affairs Annual Report 2018, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost Aug 2018

Academic Affairs Annual Report 2018, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

In April 2018 we released Blue Sky Outcomes: Reaffirming Public Higher Education at Maine’s Flagship University, the report of our assessment of the Blue Sky Strategic Plan. I was honored to have led the UMaine community through this yearlong examination of what was accomplished, where we fell short, and how we changed as an institution over the five years during which the plan served as a guide. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to review the report. I suspect that, like me, you will be amazed at the myriad ways in which our institution advanced as …


Advancing Economic Development Through Commercialization, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost Aug 2017

Advancing Economic Development Through Commercialization, Office Of The Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs & Provost

General University of Maine Publications

President Hunter charged Provost Hecker with convening a group to undertake a process of examining UMaine’s policies, processes and structures as they relate to commercializing research, with the goal of modernizing our approach and moving to an enhanced level of leadership in this area. Provost Hecker convened the Commercialization Working Group to carry out the President’s charge and guided the group through a yearlong process of discovery focused on four areas:

1.) IP Portfolio Review: External assessment of a portion of UMaine’s intellectual property (IP) assets so that action plans to advance those without a clear path to commercialization could …


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 …