Friday, November 20th, 2009, 2:01 pm
Governor cuts $6M from UMS appropriation
by William P. DavisThe curtailment of $6 million is $1.5 million less than the system was expecting but represents a 3.38 percent cut of the expected state appropriation.
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:13 am
The University of Maine released the first draft of the Academic Program Prioritization Working Group criteria Monday, which the work group will use for examining academic programs at UMaine. University President Robert Kennedy charged the work group …
UMaine releases list of criteria for academic reorganization
The University of Maine released the first draft of the Academic Program Prioritization Working Group criteria Monday, which the work group will use for examining academic programs at UMaine. University President Robert Kennedy charged the work group …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:12 am
The National Wildlife Federation — a wildlife advocacy group — released a report Wednesday detailing 35 ways college students can affect sustainability and green energy initiatives on their campuses, as well as such efforts of students …
New report shows how students can go green
The National Wildlife Federation — a wildlife advocacy group — released a report Wednesday detailing 35 ways college students can affect sustainability and green energy initiatives on their campuses, as well as such efforts of students …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:11 am
The University of Maine System is working to increase the first-year retention and graduation rates during the next six years by engaging first-year students more actively on campus and implementing programs and resources aimed to increase …
UMaine adopts programs to increase first-year retention
The University of Maine System is working to increase the first-year retention and graduation rates during the next six years by engaging first-year students more actively on campus and implementing programs and resources aimed to increase …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:10 am
University of Maine student senators voted to approve an official mission statement for University of Maine Student Government Inc. during the General Student Senate meeting Tuesday, and guest speakers presented Student Government’s audit findings. Board of …
Student Government audited, GSS hits 35 members
University of Maine student senators voted to approve an official mission statement for University of Maine Student Government Inc. during the General Student Senate meeting Tuesday, and guest speakers presented Student Government’s audit findings. Board of …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:08 am
The University of Maine Faculty Senate met Wednesday to discuss UMaine budget cuts they believe are having a negative impact on the university, resulting in decreased enrollment numbers and employee layoffs. Faculty also addressed the loss …
UMaine administration predicts 5 percent tuition increase
Faculty Senate aggravated by software portal included in chancellor’s restructuring plan, calls its cost ‘ridiculous’The University of Maine Faculty Senate met Wednesday to discuss UMaine budget cuts they believe are having a negative impact on the university, resulting in decreased enrollment numbers and employee layoffs. Faculty also addressed the loss …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:59 am
Baring it all by Lengyel The University of Maine marching band was practicing on Lengyel Field when a male wearing nothing but a wig and glasses ran by at 4:28 p.m. Nov. 13. The director of the …
Police Beat for Nov. 19, 2009
Baring it all by Lengyel The University of Maine marching band was practicing on Lengyel Field when a male wearing nothing but a wig and glasses ran by at 4:28 p.m. Nov. 13. The director of the …
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009, 10:56 pm
UM announced Monday it has received a $2 million gift that will fund two new positions, graduate fellowships and an emergency excellence fund.
Monday, November 16th, 2009, 2:20 pmUMaine receives $2 million gift
UM announced Monday it has received a $2 million gift that will fund two new positions, graduate fellowships and an emergency excellence fund.
BOT votes to approve restructuring plan
by Maddy Glover
The University of Maine System board of trustees voted Monday to approve a plan to head off an estimated $42.8 million shortfall over the next five years.
Monday, November 16th, 2009, 9:25 am
07:05 amThe board has unanimously voted to approve the plan. 06:58 amWishcamper: We can’t appease everybody, but we’ve done our best. 06:54 amMedd: The plan will make the schools simpler — academic calendars and credits will be universal. 06:50 …
Live blogging the Nov. 16 BOT meeting
07:05 amThe board has unanimously voted to approve the plan. 06:58 amWishcamper: We can’t appease everybody, but we’ve done our best. 06:54 amMedd: The plan will make the schools simpler — academic calendars and credits will be universal. 06:50 …
