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Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2009/10), University Of Maine Dec 2010

Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2009/10), University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

HIGHLIGHTS

 Maine’s public universities awarded 5,484 degrees during the 2009-10 academic year; an increase of 95 over the previous year.

 Nearly 75% of degrees conferred are at the baccalaureate level; over 16% at the masters level; nearly 5% at the associate level; and nearly 3% at the doctorate level (including law).

 73% of all degrees are conferred at UMaine and USM; 9% at UMA; 8% at UMF; nearly 5% at UMPI; 4% at UMFK; and 1.0% at UMM.

 Over 60% of degrees conferred are awarded to women and nearly 40% to men.

 STEM degrees awarded …


Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2009/10), University Of Maine System Dec 2010

Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2009/10), University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided a statistical history of degrees conferred by the University of Maine System. The data used in the history is based on the IPEDS reports on completions


Summary Of Fall 2010 Enrollments, University Of Maine System Nov 2010

Summary Of Fall 2010 Enrollments, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided summary information regarding University enrollments.


Multi-Year Financial Plan Fy2012—Fy2016, University Of Maine System Nov 2010

Multi-Year Financial Plan Fy2012—Fy2016, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

. This report introduced the planning process and presented financial planning elements and forecasted scenarios. It provided background on financial challenges and context for upcoming decisions. The purpose of this planning process was to consider the underlying financial conditions that face the System and the impact of alternative action steps that may address projected shortfalls in the future. This report offered a transparent assessment of the System’s financial challenges.


The Dandy Scroll, Fall 2010, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation Oct 2010

The Dandy Scroll, Fall 2010, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Fall 2010 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.


Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2010, Maine Peace Action Committee Oct 2010

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2010, Maine Peace Action Committee

General University of Maine Publications

MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.


Perch Pond Trail Map, University Of Maine Sep 2010

Perch Pond Trail Map, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's Perch Pond trail map


Field Hockey Media Guide, 2010, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Aug 2010

Field Hockey Media Guide, 2010, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Field Hockey Complex is home to the Maine Black Bears. It features an all-turf playing surface, scoreboard and bleachers that seats up to 500 spectators.


Maine Basketball 2009-10 Yearbook, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office Jul 2010

Maine Basketball 2009-10 Yearbook, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Anthropology Department Annual Newsletter, Department Of Anthropology Jul 2010

Anthropology Department Annual Newsletter, Department Of Anthropology

General University of Maine Publications

Anthropology is the study of humans. Anthropologists study the entire spectrum of human existence from 6.5 million years ago when the first hominid set foot on the African continent, the process of human evolution, domestication of plants and animals, development of civilization, migration to the ends of the earth, and the present day diversity of cultures, religions, economies, and kinship systems seen around the world. Anthropology provides a well-rounded, generalist education that enhances wide career choices and provides students with the ability to critically evaluate theories, options, and actions that affect humankind.


Managed Investment Pool (Including Endowments) Year Ended June 30, 2010, University Of Maine System Jun 2010

Managed Investment Pool (Including Endowments) Year Ended June 30, 2010, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine System managed investment pool (including endowments) annual report


University Of Maine System Defined Benefit Pension Fund Annual Report, University Of Maine System Jun 2010

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.


Fy11 Operating Budget And Student Charges, University Of Maine System Jun 2010

Fy11 Operating Budget And Student Charges, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System operating budget and proposed student charges FY2011


University Of Maine Historic District Boundary Increase, National Register Of Historic Places, Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. Apr 2010

University Of Maine Historic District Boundary Increase, National Register Of Historic Places, Earle G. Shettleworth Jr.

General University of Maine Publications

Certificate from the National Register of Historic Places recognizing the University of Maine Historic District Boundary Increase in April 2010.


Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2008, University Of Maine System Apr 2010

Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2008, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System annual financial aid report


The Minimum Wage: Two Generations Of Neglect Add Up, University Of Maine Apr 2010

The Minimum Wage: Two Generations Of Neglect Add Up, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This paper discussed problems caused by stalled wages, and highlighted some emerging trends regarding the minimum wage.


Social Facts Newsletter, University Of Maine Department Of Sociology Apr 2010

Social Facts Newsletter, University Of Maine Department Of Sociology

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's Department of Sociology social facts newsletter


Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2009, University Of Maine System Apr 2010

Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2009, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System annual financial aid report


Summary Of Spring 2010 Enrollments, University Of Maine System Feb 2010

Summary Of Spring 2010 Enrollments, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided summary information regarding University enrollments


Umaine Black Bear Baseball Media Guide, 2010, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Feb 2010

Umaine Black Bear Baseball Media Guide, 2010, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Black Bears Baseball media guide for the 2010 season.


2010, Umaine News Press Releases, Division Of Marketing And Communication, Joe Carr, George Manlove Jan 2010

2010, Umaine News Press Releases, Division Of Marketing And Communication, Joe Carr, George Manlove

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 4, 2010 and December 30, 2010.


Responsible Contractors Help Build Thriving Communities, University Of Maine Jan 2010

Responsible Contractors Help Build Thriving Communities, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's report on responsible contractors, and the benefits of implementing responsible contracting requirements.


Update On Labor's Demographics, University Of Maine Jan 2010

Update On Labor's Demographics, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Using data compiled and supplied by the U.S. Department of Labor, this briefing paper provided a statistical summary of unionization levels for employee wage and salary workers in the U.S. and Maine.


2010-2011 Ski Trail Map, University Of Maine Jan 2010

2010-2011 Ski Trail Map, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The 2010-2011 ski trail map of the University of Maine


University Of Maine Common Data Set, 2009-2010, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment Jan 2010

University Of Maine Common Data Set, 2009-2010, 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 …


Annual Report On Gifts And Fund Raising Year Ended June 30, 2010, University Of Maine System Jan 2010

Annual Report On Gifts And Fund Raising Year Ended June 30, 2010, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The Annual Report on Gifts and Fund Raising provides a summary of gifts received by the Universities in the Fiscal Year. Excluded from this section of the report are gifts to University affiliated organizations Included are gifts given directly to the University and gifts given to the University from affiliated organizations.


Grants And Contracts Annual Report 2008/2009, University Of Maine System Jan 2010

Grants And Contracts Annual Report 2008/2009, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

Grants and contracts are formal agreements between the University of Maine System and outside sponsors. They provide assistance and represent a mutual joining of interests on the part of the grantor and the University in the pursuit of a common objective, or they may be used to provide services for the direct benefit of the sponsor.


University Of Maine System Annual Financial Report For The Year Ending June 30, 2010, University Of Maine System Jan 2010

University Of Maine System Annual Financial Report For The Year Ending June 30, 2010, 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.


People And Nature Adapting To A Changing Climate: Charting Maine’S Course Report, University Of Maine Climate Change Institute Jan 2010

People And Nature Adapting To A Changing Climate: Charting Maine’S Course Report, University Of Maine Climate Change Institute

General University of Maine Publications

Building on Maine’s Climate Future, in 2009 the Maine Legislature charged the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to bring together a broad group of stakeholders across business, agriculture, forestry, marine, health, conservation, and transportation interests to initiate a climate change stakeholder adaptation process. More than 70 groups representing government, private industry, non-governmental organizations, municipalities, and the University of Maine participated in the discussions and working committees. In February 2010, Maine DEP presented the Legislature with a report on the initial year of work in this stakeholder adaptation process that included a description of findings and recommendations.

The summary report …


Maine Economic Improvement Fund Brochure, University Of Maine System Jan 2010

Maine Economic Improvement Fund Brochure, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

Brochure offers information on the Maine Economic Improvement Fund.