Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, This week I’m pleased to announce the individuals who will help us move the Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) initiative forward. Thank you to Provost John Volin, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Business Officer Kelly Sparks, and their teams for conducting interviews with […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, Last week we engaged the University of Maine Board of Visitors (BOV) in a discussion about our Strategic Re-Envisioning initiative. The BOV serve in an advisory capacity on a wide range of issues regarding the university’s role and mission as well as its relationship […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, I am pleased to share the feedback from the over 280 participants who engaged with our interactive activities during our Strategic Re-Envisioning (SRE) town hall on May 21. The significant discussions held during this event support our initial reflection and re-envisioning phase and will […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, Thank you all for participating in the Strategic Re-Envisioning (SRE) town hall on Tuesday. I was thrilled to see such a great turnout from across so many parts of the university – we had about 80 participants in person and an additional 200 joined […]

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias Colleagues, As promised, we plan to provide periodic updates on the activities underway in the Strategic Re-Envisioning (SRE) initiative. On May 9 and 10, a group of approximately 60 faculty, staff, and administrators came together to provide input concerning the process and expectations for the […]