Office of the President

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 […]

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 […]

FUNCTION: Responsible for planning and coordinating Commencement. Coordination and direction must be flawless so that the final product – the commencement ceremony – is perceived by the graduates and their families as a success.   CURRENT MEMBERSHIP: Amber Thompson – Chair Amy Sturgeon Crystal Burgess Daniel Sturrup Daniel Williams Geremy Chubbuck Heidi Carlow Jack Campbell […]

Function Since 1974, in recognition of the mission to facilitate the research, scholarship, and creative activity at the University of Maine that results in national and international recognition, the President has annually presented the Presidential Research and Creative Achievement Award to a University of Maine faculty or staff member who has attained such distinction. Tenured […]

Function  Since 1991, in recognition of the mission of inspiring and dedicated teaching at the University of Maine, the President has annually presented the Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award to a University of Maine faculty or staff member who advances student learning in STEM, the social sciences, the arts, and/or the humanities. Outstanding teaching fosters student […]

Function Since 1982, in recognition of the mission of public service at the University of Maine, the President has annually presented the Presidential Public Engagement Achievement Award to an individual University of Maine faculty or staff member who has demonstrated distinguished achievement in public engagement as part of their university work. Tenured UMaine and Cooperative […]

FUNCTION: As sustainability is one of the defining core values of the University of Maine, it is essential that we establish and maintain an overarching view of our administrative, teaching, research and public outreach activities that support a comprehensive approach to sustainability. The University of Maine, through the clear leadership of many on campus, has […]