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Fy17 Preliminary Education & General Budget, University Of Maine Jan 2016

Fy17 Preliminary Education & General Budget, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine's FY17 Preliminary Education & General Budget slides


Fy 17 Preliminary Education & General Budget Continuing The Discussion Presentation Slides, Jeffrey E. Heckler, Susan J. Hunter Dr., Claire Strickland, Ryan Low Jan 2016

Fy 17 Preliminary Education & General Budget Continuing The Discussion Presentation Slides, Jeffrey E. Heckler, Susan J. Hunter Dr., Claire Strickland, Ryan Low

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Slides from presentations regarding the University of Maine's education and general budget for the 2017 fiscal year and fiscal planning. The first set of slides are regarding the preliminary budget, the second are of the final budget discussion, the third are of a multi-year financial analysis FY 2017-2021, and the fourth set are of unified budget with proposed recommendations.


Academic Affairs Annual Report 2016, University Of Maine Jan 2016

Academic Affairs Annual Report 2016, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine academic affairs annual report.


Academic Affairs Annual Report 2016, University Of Maine Jan 2016

Academic Affairs Annual Report 2016, University Of Maine

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Academic year 2015–16 was a productive one for the Division of Academic Affairs. The fall 2015 census showed 10,922 students enrolled at UMaine, 85 percent engaged in undergraduate studies and 15 percent in graduate education. There were 260,983 student credit hours taught in 2015–16, which represents a 5 percent increase in annual credit hour production over the past five years. UMaine awarded 2,228 degrees, including 359 master’s and 60 doctoral degrees.


Faculty Forum : Research And Graduate Education – Update, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs Nov 2015

Faculty Forum : Research And Graduate Education – Update, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

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The University of Maine’s strategic plan outlines goals for Research and Graduate Education. These goals include the enhancement of “our research capacity and output as measured in the core areas of research expenditures and private foundation funding” as well as the advancement of an “integrative model of excellence for graduate education in the 21st century”. Further, UMaine is called to “foster dynamic professional training and development activities through university-wide interdisciplinary research networks.” In March 2014, an Academic Affairs Forum focused on the opportunity to rethink our approach to accomplishing these goals under a proposed reorganization of Research and the Graduate …


Fy17 Preliminary Education & General Budget, University Of Maine Nov 2015

Fy17 Preliminary Education & General Budget, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine's FY17 Preliminary Education & General Budget discussion


Faculty Forum: Action Plan On Retention And Graduation - Implementation Update, Jeffrey E. Hecker Oct 2015

Faculty Forum: Action Plan On Retention And Graduation - Implementation Update, Jeffrey E. Hecker

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The University of Maine is committed to providing the best possible academic and interpersonal experience for our students. This effort is critical as we endeavor to develop engaged, active and successful students who will make a real difference in Maine, the region and beyond. Provost Hecker's commitment to the importance of t his work is evidenced in the Provost's Action Plan for Retention and Graduation. This data-informed plan was developed by faculty and administrators serving on the Advisory Group on Retention and Graduation over the 2013-2014 academic year.

This forum provided an update on implementation activities of the Action Plan …


Faculty Forum : Umaine And The Multi-State Collaborative (Msc), University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs Feb 2015

Faculty Forum : Umaine And The Multi-State Collaborative (Msc), University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

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Multi-State Collaborative (MSC) is a pilot study funded through a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant that seeks to demonstrate proof of concept for the use of the AACU Value rubrics as a method of measuring general education outcomes.


Academic Affairs Annual Report 2015, University Of Maine Jan 2015

Academic Affairs Annual Report 2015, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine academic affairs annual report.


Faculty Forum : Foundational Competencies For The 21st Century, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs Oct 2014

Faculty Forum : Foundational Competencies For The 21st Century, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

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What Are the Foundational Competencies of Education for the 21st Century? Creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, and communication are all skill sets being sought by employers in the 21st Century. How is UMaine supporting student success in building these foundational skills?


University Of Maine Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan, University Of Maine Aug 2014

University Of Maine Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan, University Of Maine

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The purpose of assessment was to improve student learning. UMaine's planned design for a comprehensive and meaningful system of learning assessment reflects the complexity of learning outcomes to be measured.


Faculty Forum : Research And Graduate Education, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs Mar 2014

Faculty Forum : Research And Graduate Education, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

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University of Maine Provost Jeffrey E. Hecker presenting at the March 2014 Faculty Forum.

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Faculty Forum : Signature And Emerging Programs - Update On Progress, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs Feb 2014

Faculty Forum : Signature And Emerging Programs - Update On Progress, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

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University of Maine Provost Jeffrey E. Hecker presents an update on Signature and Emerging Program initiatives arising from the Blue Sky Project

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Signature And Emerging Areas Of Excellence Webpages, University Of Maine Jan 2014

Signature And Emerging Areas Of Excellence Webpages, University Of Maine

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Screenshots of the University of Maine webpages regarding the Signature and Emerging Areas of excellence in research and education at the University of Maine announced by UMaine Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jeffrey Hecker.


2014 Action Plan For Retention And Graduation, Jeffrey Hecker Jan 2014

2014 Action Plan For Retention And Graduation, Jeffrey Hecker

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Report from work group charged with collecting data and evaluating best practices leading to incremental improvement of retention rates, graduation rates, and student success at the University of Maine.


Academic Affairs Annual Report 2014, University Of Maine Jan 2014

Academic Affairs Annual Report 2014, University Of Maine

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The 2013–14 year was remarkably productive for UMaine’s faculty, with well over 1,000 journal articles, books and other scholarly works published. There were 571 proposals submitted and 363 grants awarded in fiscal year 2014, with over $43 million in total research awards, and over $95 million in total research expenditures. Teaching productivity was also significant, with over 255,000 student credit hours taught and 1,957 degrees granted.


2014 Academic Affairs Annual Report, University Of Maine Jan 2014

2014 Academic Affairs Annual Report, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine academic affairs annual report


Faculty Forum : Signature And Emerging Programs, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs Dec 2013

Faculty Forum : Signature And Emerging Programs, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

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On December 3, 2013, University of Maine Provost Jeffrey E. Hecker held the first of three Academic Affairs Faculty Forums. The forums are designed as an opportunity for faculty to discuss and provide input on various Academic Affairs initiatives arising from the Blue Sky Project. The December 3rd forum focused on "Signature and Emerging Programs".

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Provost Hunter On Academic Status Of Umaine, University Of Maine Apr 2013

Provost Hunter On Academic Status Of Umaine, University Of Maine

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Academic status at the University of Maine prepared at the request of the Faculty Senate for the 4.17.13 members-only discussion with Provost Hunter.


The University Of Maine Fall 2012 Progress Report, University Of Maine Aug 2012

The University Of Maine Fall 2012 Progress Report, University Of Maine

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This report is submitted as requested in response to the action taken by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education at its September 18, 2009 meeting with respect to the University of Maine. The report contains an update on the institution’s success in: 1) its strategic planning process; 2) implementation of a comprehensive approach to the assessment of student learning; and 3) implementation of plans to address deferred maintenance and improve its physical facilities.


University Of Maine General Education Requirements, University Of Maine Apr 2012

University Of Maine General Education Requirements, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine's general education requirements (Approved April 2012 by Faculty Senate)


Bepress Digital Commons, Outreach Environmental Survey And Repository Population Recommendations For The University Of Maine, Bepress Digital Commons Outreach Oct 2011

Bepress Digital Commons, Outreach Environmental Survey And Repository Population Recommendations For The University Of Maine, Bepress Digital Commons Outreach

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Report for the University of Maine. Included in this report are a set of general recommendations for building repository collections and breakdowns of some available collections in each of ten departments/schools. These breakdowns can be particularly useful to the repository manager or a liaison in identifying available collections prior to contacting or presenting to the department. It is recommended that the liaison or point person for each department receive the general recommendations in this report, as well as the breakdown for his or her specific departments. Further research into the collections is also recommended since many lists of publications and …


New England Association Of Schools & Colleges, Inc. Commission On Institutions Of Higher Education Accreditation Letter, University Of Maine Nov 2009

New England Association Of Schools & Colleges, Inc. Commission On Institutions Of Higher Education Accreditation Letter, University Of Maine

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Letter from the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. Commission on Institutions of Higher Education Accreditation to Dr. Robert A. Kennedy, University of Maine President regarding the Commission's decision to continue the University of Maine's accreditation.


The University Of Maine Self Study Report 2009, University Of Maine Jan 2009

The University Of Maine Self Study Report 2009, University Of Maine

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Report prepared for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.


Umaine Leads: The University Of Maine Strategic Plan, 2006-2011, University Of Maine Strategic Planning Committee May 2006

Umaine Leads: The University Of Maine Strategic Plan, 2006-2011, University Of Maine Strategic Planning Committee

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A scan of a report prepared by the University of Maine Strategic Planning Committee to outline its goals and recommendations for Learning, Engagement, and Discovery for the years 2006 to 2011.