The Fall Traditions and Convocation for the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias was held Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The event featured a keynote address by President Joan Ferrini Mundy and reflections by EVPAA and Provost John Volin, Vice President for Student Life and Inclusive […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Over the past two weeks, the SRE working groups have presented their initial findings around the themes to cabinet members, deans, and directors of research centers and institutes. These conversations have generated valuable insights and questions that will guide our efforts over the next […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias students, Happy first day of classes, Black Bears! Today marks the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias. After a beautiful summer season, it is exciting to see campuses brimming with the energy and […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, As we move closer to the start of the fall semester, the Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) initiative continues. Working groups led by Provost’s Fellows and team leads have been meeting to discuss project themes and analyze opportunities presented by each proposed theme. The groups are […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I’d like to take a moment in this update to remind everyone of the purpose of the Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) initiative and provide further transparency around the work being done by our colleagues, work that you can contribute to, and what to expect as […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Our first Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) flash survey yielded over 120 responses to the question: What is the most pressing question or concern for SRE leadership to be considering? The top concern for those who responded was “how is this process different from previous strategic planning […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, Last week we asked what is the most pressing question or concern for Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) leadership to consider. I was pleased to see that over 100 individuals responded to the flash survey. Thank you for your engagement and feedback with this process. Next […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, Thank you to the Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) leadership for continuing to advance the SRE initiative. As Sabrina and James shared last week, the opportunity to confront unprecedented changes in higher education and creatively envision the future of UMaine lies with each of us: those […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, We at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias, along with colleagues around the world within higher education and beyond, condemn yesterday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the injuries and loss of life that occurred at the […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, Last week, our Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) initiative co-leads, project directors, and Provost’s Fellows gathered for their first meeting. I look forward to sharing more about their work later this month. In the meantime, Project Director Sabrina DeTurk and Associate Director James Beaupre will offer […]
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