Archives: Committees

Black Bear Award for Extraordinary Impact Committee

Function Since 2021, the Black Bear Award for Extraordinary Impact has been given annually to an individual or group at the University of Maine who exceeds expectations, contributes positively to the University community and makes an extraordinary impact through their efforts. The spirit of the award is to acknowledge outstanding contributions by those who continuously […]

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University of Maine/University of Maine at Machias Regional Campus Task Force

Final Report Regional Campus Task Force Report (PDF) Appendix A RCTF Charge (PDF) Appendix B RCTF Roster and Advisors (PDF) Appendix C RCTF Working Group Rosters (PDF) Appendix D UMM Brand Guidelines, 5-26-21 (PDF) Appendix E Machias Brand Deployment Campaign, 8-9-21 (PDF) Appendix F UMM Recruitment Brochure, fall 2021 (PDF) Appendix G Organizational Chart as […]

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President’s Council of Retired Employees

FUNCTION: The President’s Council of Retired Employees serves to enhance communication between the University of Maine and the community of retired employees. The Council will encourage active involvement of retirees in the life of the University. The Council will provide advice to the University President on matters of importance to retirees. President’s Council of Retired Employees  

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Professional Employees Advisory Council

The Professional Employees Advisory Council exists to encourage, facilitate and contribute to collegiality among professional staff, administration, and the larger campus community at the University of Maine. The goals of PEAC are: to promote, encourage and enhance professional development; to recognize professional employees and the contributions they make to the University; to increase awareness of campus-wide […]

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Classified Employees Advisory Council

The Classified Employees Advisory Council (CEAC) provides a representative voice for University of Maine classified employees to establish rapport and maintain communication among classified employees, the administration and the University community as a whole. The CEAC facilitates and sponsors opportunities for personal and professional growth and development for classified employees by allocating funds to enhance the skills, […]

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Steve Gould Award Committee

FUNCTION:  Created in 1981 by the family and friends of Steve Gould, in loving memory of a man of honest and passionate concern for others.  The Award shall be made by the President of the University of Maine at Orono to those persons or organizations who have by their conduct demonstrated superior qualities of unselfishness […]

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Honorary Degree Selection Committee

FUNCTION: Reviews nominations for honorary degrees submitted by the University community on a schedule set by the President’s Office in relation to Board of Trustees’ deadlines. The President’s Office will issue a request for nominations and nomination form to all employees in the fall of each year. Following review and discussion of all nominations, the […]

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Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee

FUNCTION: Reporting to the President, the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series (CA/DLS) committee is responsible for overseeing the call for proposals and the selection of grant awards from several endowed funds, which are to be used to enhance the artistic, cultural, and intellectual life of the campus of the University of Maine.  These funds include the Arthur Lord […]

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President’s Council on Disabilities

FUNCTION: Advises the President and the Director of Equal Opportunity on concerns and priorities related to the establishment of a university environment free of physical, programmatic, and attitudinal barriers for persons with disabilities. The Council promotes communication across programs and persons with responsibilities directly affecting or concerned with disability access and/or students and employees with […]

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