Whitehead named chief of staff to UMaine President Ferrini-Mundy

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.

July 12, 2019 News

Kimberly Whitehead, who has served in faculty and administrative roles at public and private universities for nearly 20 years, has been named chief of staff to University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective July 15.

For the past five years, Whitehead has been at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where she has served as interim associate vice president for academic affairs, vice provost for academic affairs, interim provost and vice president, and, most recently, program coordinator in the International Development Programs Office.

She also has held positions at West Virginia State University, Rowan University, Bowie State University and Shaw University.

In 2008, Whitehead founded Monarch Consulting Group, based in Salisbury, Maryland, and serves as the chief higher education consultant.

She holds a Ph.D. in genetics from North Carolina State University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Norfolk State University.

“Kimberly has diverse experience in higher education, and a strong commitment to institutional effectiveness and student success,” says Ferrini-Mundy. “I look forward to her joining the President’s Office team, and being a resource to the UMaine community and its stakeholders.”

Whitehead replaces Kenda Scheele, who since January has been serving as interim chief of staff in the President’s Office, in addition to her duties as associate vice president for student life and senior associate dean of students.