UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

College of Education and Human Development

Administrative Team

The Administrative Team is the primary advisory group to the dean of the College of Education and Human Development on all matters related to operation of the college. Chaired by the dean, its membership will include school directors, associate deans, the fiscal coordinator and any other individual appointed by the dean.

The dean of the COEHD has the authority, in consultation with the faculty and other administrators of the college, to establish representative groups or councils to provide recommendations to the dean and to accomplish the work of the college. At various times, ad hoc committees, search committees, and other task forces may be charged by the dean to complete specific tasks or to research and recommend action relative to specific issues.

Administrative Team:

Penny Bishop, Dean
Jim Artesani, Associate Dean of Graduate Education, Research, and Outreach
Ezekiel Kimball, Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Teacher Education
Catharine Biddle, Director, School of Educational Leadership, Higher Education, and Human Development
Robert Lehnhard, Director, School of Kinesiology, Physical Education and Athletic Training
Shihfen Tu, Director, School of Learning and Teaching
Amy Nadeau, Administrative and Financial Manager