Media report on President Hunter’s appointment extension
The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and Mainebiz reported University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter will extend her appointment through June 30, 2018. University of Maine System Chancellor James H. Page made the announcement Thursday. In July 2014, Hunter became the first woman to serve in the position. Hunter has been a member of the UMaine community since 1986. She began her full-time career at UMaine in 1991 as a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Her administrative positions at UMaine included chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, and associate provost and dean for undergraduate education. Hunter served five years as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Prior to starting her appointment as UMaine president, Hunter served as vice chancellor for academic affairs for the University of Maine System. Daily Journal, The Roanoke Times and Portland Press Herald carried the AP report.