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2023, Umaine News Press Releases, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

This is a catalog of press releases put out by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications between January 3, 2023 and November 1, 2023.

End Of Year Phishing Advisory And Welcome Message, Ums Information Technology Services, Ums Information Security Office

General University of Maine Publications

Announcing the UMS Information Security Advisory Google Group. The purpose of the group is to provide timely security advisories and important reminders.

Maine Memo — An End-Of-Semester Reflection, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

General University of Maine Publications

I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation to all for a great fall 2023 semester. Our universities have become increasingly connected with more than 11,000 students at UMaine and UMaine Machias, coming together in-person and online in a collective commitment to growth and learning.

Important Year-End Payroll Updates, University Of Maine System Payroll Office, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Alumni Newsletter, Winter 2023, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences, University Of Maine, Emily A. Haddad

General University of Maine Publications

It has been another outstanding fall semester in Orono, with students, faculty and alumni making their marks both here on campus and in the world beyond. The stories in this newsletter offer a glimpse at the wide range of exciting Black Bear accomplishments.

Learning From Faculty Mentors Who Had To Mentor And Evaluate Teacher Candidates Completing A Remote Practicum In The Early Stages Of The Covid-19 Pandemic In Canada, Sheryl Macmath, Deirdre Degagne

Journal of Educational Supervision

In the Spring of 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic impacted all aspects of life throughout the world, including education. Teachers who had never taught online before, all of a sudden had one week to get ready to engage with their students in a virtual setting. On top of these changes, our small post-degree Canadian teacher education program had teacher candidates on practicum in K-12 schools. That meant our faculty mentors, responsible for recommending teacher candidates for certification, had to figure out how to mentor, support, and evaluate teacher candidates who were teaching remotely. This research aimed to address the following …

Toward A Renewal Of Supervisory Scholarship And Practice In Teacher Education: A Collaborative Self-Study, Brandon M. Butler, Rebecca West Burns, Craig Willey

Journal of Educational Supervision

University supervision of teacher candidates is a well-recognized component of teacher preparation. However, teacher education has long devalued supervision, largely relying upon retired teachers, administrators, and graduate students to serve as supervisors, often with little training or support. Although clinical practice has received increased focus among accrediting bodies, supervision as a field of scholarship and practice continues to receive little support within institutions or attention in teacher education. As supervision practitioners and scholars, the three authors engaged in collaborative self-study, sharing and interrogating professional autobiographies and narratives related to supervision, to make sense of institutional and professional contexts and to …

Learning From Post-Observation Conferences: Emerging Measures Of And Mechanisms To Improve Principals’ Feedback To Teachers, Alyson L. Lavigne, Shanena Allen, Shiquan Shao, Jorge Americo Acosta Feliz

Journal of Educational Supervision

As principals seek to strengthen their impact on teaching and learning, it is critical to understand how principals provide feedback to teachers about their instruction and the focus of those conversations. This study examined the content and quality of principals’ (N = 4) verbal feedback to teachers (N = 11) during post-observation conferences (N = 11) and teachers’ perceptions of that feedback. In post-observation conferences, principals emphasized students’ opportunities to learn and supportive classroom environment, but rarely provided feedback on curriculum sequencing, the balance of procedural and conceptual knowledge, and teachers’ review and feedback to students. The …

Supervision, Teaching, And Learning In Successful Schools: A Hall Of Mirrors, Stephen P. Gordon

Journal of Educational Supervision

Successful supervision is broad-based and collegial, and positively affects both teaching and learning. Successful teaching is characterized by professional decision making facilitated by supportive supervision. The most powerful type of learning is student-driven, teacher-facilitated learning. Successful supervision, teaching, and learning are congruent and reflect one another, creating a “hall of mirrors.” Supervision, teaching, and learning can both contribute to and flourish across 10 dimensions of successful schools, including care, service, trust, democratic community, equity grounded in equality, justice and peace, symbols and ceremonies, freedom and creativity, holistic development, and school vision. Reviews of literature on the dimensions of successful schools …

Exploring The Role Of Communication In Relational Outcomes In A High School Setting, Paul S. Butler

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

An action research study in a high school setting applies the Organization-Public Relationships (O-PR) theoretical frame to a short-term communications initiative designed to elicit measurable engagement in the initiative and increased parent feelings of commitment and trust in their relationship with the school. A survey administered before the initiative yields actionable data on communication needs and preferences, levels of satisfaction, and parent feelings of commitment and trust. Survey data gathered after the communication initiative is used to determine changes in levels of satisfaction, commitment and trust. Among the findings are verified and consistent indications of secondary engagement in the communication …

Minoritized Medical Students' Integration Of Professional Identities: A Phenomenological Study, Travis Erickson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative study fills a gap in the extant literature by exploring how medical students with minoritized identities make meaning about sense of self-definition and emerging professional identities while enrolled in medical school. More specifically, the focus of this study explored how minoritized medical students perceived their sense of self and dimensions of identity were shaped during their medical education, and what perceptions these medical students had about how they manage their professional identity development. Emergent themes included: (a) making connections between self-definition and professional identities, (b) past experience of difference shaping identities, (c) self-definition with complexity, (d) fluidity as …

Diane Dunn To Be Nominated For Adjutant General And Commissioner By Governor Mills, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

General University of Maine Publications

Governor Janet Mills announced that she will nominate Diane Dunn to lead the Maine National Guard and serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, following the retirement of Major General Douglas Farnham.

Mbs News, December 15, 2023, Maine Business School

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, December 15, 2023-Janary 5, 2024, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

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No abstract provided.

Key Compliance Updates For Researchers, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Research Compliance Newsletter, Fall 2023, Office Of Research Compliance, Amanda Ashe

General University of Maine Publications

The spotlight of this newsletter is the revised research misconduct policy that was recently announced. We also share several important reminders and updates about new requirements highlighted in our last newsletter. We hope this will be a useful resource for you to refer to in the coming months.

Office For Diversity And Inclusion Newsletters, Fall 2023, Office Of Diversity And Inclusion, Anila Karunakar

General University of Maine Publications

Office for Diversity and Inclusion newsletters between August 28, 2023 and December 12, 2023.

Umaine's Revised Research Misconduct Policy, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Kody Varahramyan

General University of Maine Publications

We are writing to inform you about an important policy update. UMaine’s Policy and Procedures on Alleged Misconduct in Research and Other Scholarly Activities (Policy) was last revised in 2006. Application of the Policy in recent years highlighted the need for a comprehensive review. This comprehensive review identified areas where the Policy needed improvement to be more easily understood and administered and in line with current best practices.

Relational Supervision: Jegnaship And Eldering As Emancipatory Pedagogy For Black Teacher Supervision, Michael Strozier Jr., Melanie M. Acosta

Journal of Educational Supervision

The case delves into the historical and cultural roots of African education, emphasizing the vital role of elders and community in the learning process. It examines the impact of African educational philosophies, particularly from the Nile and Niger river valleys, on the development of character, humanness, and spirituality. The case explores the adaptation of these philosophies by African people during the Middle Passage and their application in Western contexts for the supervision of African American teachers. By interweaving culture, history, education, and storytelling, the authors aim to highlight the unique contributions of African American educational experiences. They argue that these …

Early Childhood Field Experience Supervision: Negotiating Praxis, Amy L. Kelly

Journal of Educational Supervision

This case examines the complex partnership between the university teacher education program and the host school district. Many factors contribute to the expectations and requirements of both institutions, which can at times, conflict in fundamental ways. The theoretical and research-based methods of early childhood coursework are often different than the reality of those classrooms. Furthermore, the adoption of initiatives like, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading standards by university teacher education programs must translate to the fieldwork. School and district-wide mandates often overrule best pedagogical and developmentally appropriate practices. With these opposing perspectives how can supervisors bridge the gap between the …

Navigating Challenges In A Non-Open And Affirming Practicum Placement: A Case Of A Queer-Identifying Student In Education, Amber K. Howard, John Dove

Journal of Educational Supervision

This article presents a case focused on the experiences of a queer-identifying teacher candidate placed in an educational practicum setting lacking an open and affirming environment. The study examines the challenges faced by the student and explores strategies employed to navigate these difficulties. By analyzing the impact of a non-supportive practicum environment compared to a supportive practicum environment on the students’ well-being and professional development, this case sheds light on the classroom implications and broader discussions surrounding the inclusion of queer-identifying individuals in educational settings. This case underscores the significance of creating inclusive and supportive environments within teacher education programs. …

Beyond Conventional Boundaries: Advancing Equity And Inclusivity In Educational Supervision, A. Minor Baker, Stefanie D. Livers, Melanie Acosta, Craig Willey, Michael Strozier Jr., Kristin E. Harbour

Journal of Educational Supervision

This special issue of the Journal of Educational Supervision, Cases in Critical Supervision within School Contexts, critically examines educational supervision models, highlighting their limitations in fostering equity and inclusivity. As greater attention and awareness of diverse identities and experiences becomes more common in schools there also needs to be acknowledgement of how supervision is experienced by educators and enacted by instructional supervisors. We argue for a paradigm shift towards more empathetic and diverse supervisory practices that consider the varied backgrounds and needs of students. Throughout this special issue, researchers propose innovative approaches that prioritize collaboration, understanding, and the recognition …

Umaine Alert : Timely Warning Notification, University Of Maine Police Department

General University of Maine Publications

Police warning to the campus community regarding a barricaded subject with a firearm in Regency Trailer Park, Old Town, near the UMaine campus. Alert information was also sent out via text message.

Important Safety Information For Our Faculty And Staff, Robert Q. Dana, William J. Flagg, Office Of Human Resources, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Robert Dana email to UMaine employees providing reminders about where to find active shooter training materials.

Mbs News, December 8, 2023, Maine Business School

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No abstract provided.

News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, December 8-December 15, 2023, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

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No abstract provided.

Barriers To Use Of Cross-Laminated Timber In Maine, Shane R. O'Neill

Forest Resources Faculty Scholarship

To increase understanding of both the adoption rate and in-state manufacturing of mass timber In Maine, the 131^st Legislature and Governor Mills passed LD 881, a resolve directing a study of the barriers facing cross-laminated timber In Maine and provide recommendations to promote their use in construction. This study was developed in response to the resolve. The study engaged 108 unique participants to define available training, education, and experiences across the stakeholders throughout the building lifecycle process in the state.

From this information, the following five recommendations are proposed:

1. Understand the policies and initiatives of other states to develop …

News Flush Poster_December 2023, University Of Maine Student Life

Center for Student Involvement

News Flush poster from University of Maine Student Life promoting events at the University of Maine. The posters went up in bathrooms on campus.

Life Experiences Of First-Year College Students Who Resided With A Parent Experiencing Depression, Jasmine Olshin

Honors College

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses in the United States (US), and a significant number of depressed adults are parents to children who depend on them for care and nurturing. Research on parental depression (PD) focuses predominantly on its impacts on children and adolescents and has shown many negative outcomes as well as a predisposition to developing depression themselves. The literature on the impact of parental depression on young adults and college students is scant. Young adults (ages 18- 25) experience the highest rates of depression, and many of these individuals enter college where they are continuing …

Attracting, Training, And Retaining A Skilled And Ready Workforce To Support Maine’S Seafood Economy, Keri Kaczor, Anne Langston Noll

Maine Policy Review

Despite the many challenges, the entirety of Maine’s seafood economy—from harvesting, transportation and logistics, marketing, and food service—still offers valuable employment and career opportunities. Understanding training needs and career aspirations, as well as how they align to available training and career opportunities is key to addressing the challenges of recruiting, training and retaining a skilled and ready workforce. Findings from recent projects assessing workforce training needs, preferred training formats, existing workforce barriers, and incentives will be shared as well as input from educators and others who support the industry. Recommendations for investment and new programs to support the industry include: …