University of Maine Mission Statement
The University of Maine advances learning and discovery through excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate academic programs while addressing the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century through research-based knowledge.
Opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community is a cornerstone of our Mission. The university welcomes students, research partners, and collaborators into an atmosphere that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation.
Founded in 1865, the University of Maine is a land and Sea Grant institution and the flagship campus of the University of Maine System. This vibrant and dynamic university serves the residents of Maine, the nation, and the world through our acclaimed programs in teaching, research, and outreach.
Inspiring and dedicated teaching propels students into new fields of learning and promotes interdisciplinary understanding. Our educational goals are to help students develop their creative abilities, communication and critical thinking skills, and knowledge of traditions in ethics and rationality within the arts, sciences, and professions.
Internationally recognized research, scholarship, and creative activity distinguish the University of Maine as the state’s flagship university, where faculty and students contribute knowledge to local, national, and international significance issues. As the state’s doctoral-granting institution, research and education are inextricably linked.
Comprehensive outreach, including public service, Cooperative Extension, continuing education, and distance learning, engages learners of all ages in improving their lives and communities. Using researchbased knowledge, outreach efforts promote sustainable use of Maine’s abundant natural resources and build intellectual, cultural, and economic capacity throughout Maine and beyond.
Through integrated teaching, research, and outreach, the University of Maine improves the quality of life for people in Maine and worldwide and promotes responsible stewardship of human, natural, and financial resources.
Approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees November 2010
VISION:
The University of Maine transforms lives through research, teaching and public service.
VALUES:
- Goal 1: We will support and grow Maine’s economy through new discoveries and by building a workforce whose members are engaged in their communities and prepared for lifelong success.
- Goal 2: We will continue to provide accessible and affordable education, research and service through processes that ensure effectiveness, efficiency and quality.
- Goal 3: The university will be a rewarding place to live, learn and work by sustaining an environment that is diverse and inclusive, and fosters the personal development of all its stakeholders.