College of Education and Human Development Accreditation - Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

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.

The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development has been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) since 2015. CAEP accreditation eligible EPPs take steps to maintain gapless national accreditation for educator preparation.

Additionally, programs are also in compliance with the Maine Board of Education (BOE).

Accredited Undergraduate and Graduate Programs:

B.S. Art Education
B.S. Child Development and Family Relations
B.S. Early Childhood
B.S. Elementary Education
B.S. Kinesiology and Physical Education
B.S. Music Education
B.S. Secondary Education
C.A.S. Education
M.A.T. Master of Arts in Teaching
M.Ed. Counselor Education
M.Ed. Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
M.Ed. Educational Leadership
M.Ed. Instructional Technology
M.Ed. Literacy Education
M.Ed. Special Education
M.S.T. Master of Science in Teaching

The University of Maine Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

COEHD student Jerdon Kiesman observes McGraw Elementary School teacher Vicki Bailey's classroom, as part of the student mentoring program.