May 22, 2026 Dr. Jean Henri Akono Ada President University of Maine Faculty Senate Dear President Akono and Members of the Faculty Senate: I write in response to the Faculty Senate’s request in your letter of April 3, 2026 that I present, by May 31, 2026, “a formal, time-bound plan to transition critical interim roles […]
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Disclaimer: These are draft minutes, which are scheduled for approval at the next open meeting of the University of Maine Faculty Senate. Attendance Present: Senators: Henri Akono (President), Jonathan Barron, Timothy Bowden, Seth Campbell, Erin P. Carter, Matthew Chatfield, Bill DeSisto, Heather Falconer, Sara Flanagan, Kathleen Gillon, William Gramlich, Michael Grillo, Nils Haëntjens, Liliana Herakova, […]
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Title: Master’s Degree in Human Development Proposer Names: Julie DellaMattera, Tammy Mills, Zeke Kimball Proposal Description: The College of Education & Human Development seeks to eliminate the Master’s Degree in Human Development.
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Title: B.S. in Computer Science and History Proposer Names: Penny Rheingans, Liam Riordan Proposal Description: High-level computer skills offer a vital competitive advantage for humanities and social science studentswishing to solve problems and develop marketable skills for careers in the private sector, government, orthe NGO world. Similarly, the analytic, synthetic, and contextualizing skills that the […]
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Title: B.S. in Computer Science and Physics Proposer Names: Penny Rheingans, John Thompson Proposal Description: As computer-based technologies become ever more essential in the physical world, this degree will provide a crucial distinction for those interested in integrating physics and computer science skills to address important societal challenges such as human health, nanomaterials design, and […]
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Title: B.S. in Computer Science and Biology Proposer Names: Penny Rheingans, Seanna Annis Proposal Description: Students studying computer science are increasingly interested in opportunities to use their computing skills to address important societal challenges ranging from understanding and preventing human disease to understanding climate change and biodiversity threats. Biology students are looking for computer skills […]
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RE: Response to Motions SM 2610, SM 2611, SM 2612 On motion SM2610: Motion to Amend SM25007 After discussion with Provost Gabe Paquette, I hereby respond by approving this motion, which will enable the errors to be corrected and therefore advance the implementation of the General Education reform. [See the amended General Education Core Categories, Outcomes, […]
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Watch a recording of the Budget 101 meeting (includes Closed Captions) View the Budget 101 Google Slides
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Attendance Present: Senators: Henri Akono (President), Jonathan Barron, Karen Beeftink, Keith Berube, Timothy Bowden, Seth Campbell, Erin P. Carter, Sudarshan Chawathe, Matthew Chatfield, Bill DeSisto, Paula Drewniany, Heather Falconer, Sara Flanagan, Alexis Foster, Kathleen Gillon, William Gramlich, Michael Grillo, Jianjun Hao, Matt Hawkyard, Liliana Herakova, Ellen Hostert, Kelly Jaksa, Lauren Jacobs, Lee Karp-Boss, Steven Kimball, […]
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Faculty Governance Council Representative – Bill DeSisto The last meeting was March 30, 2026. Heather Ball spoke about continuing efforts on calendar syncing. She mentioned that summer syncing is not possible. Jeff St. John provided a heads up to renew a call to form an Arts and Humanities task force this Fall to address goals […]
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