Dear Colleagues, I write to provide an update on the Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) initiative, including the next steps, and to announce a strategic partial hiring pause as an interim measure. SRE Update In May 2024 we launched the SRE initiative as a strategic planning initiative framed by the question, “What would UMaine look like if we […]
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President Joan Ferrini-Mundy delivered a keynote address at the 2024 American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit (AFloat) on Sept. 25 in Portland, Maine. The talk focused on the importance and role of public education research in advancing industries like floating offshore wind. UMaine has been a global leader in this space for more than 15 years in both […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I am pleased to share that we have completed Phase 2 of our Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) process. This phase was a critical part of our journey, involving the efforts of dedicated working groups that focused on analyzing key aspects of our university’s mission, operations, […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, October 1 marked the start of Phase 3 of the Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) process: Refining and Executing. I was pleased to receive the thoughtful and comprehensive feedback from our initial working groups, which offer potential pathways for action and potential criteria for considering ideas. […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Thank you to the 186 in-person and online participants who attended the town hall meeting on September 12. I am deeply appreciative of our SRE leadership team and project leaders for their insightful and informative presentations. The questions and comments raised indicate a strong […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Faculty Senate President Amanda Klemmer co-hosted a Strategic Re-Envisioning Town Hall on Sept. 12, 2024. Joining the President and Klemmer were Provost John Volin; Vice President and Chief Business Officer Kelly Sparks; SRE Project Director Sabrina DeTurk, and SRE Assistant Director James Beaupré. The presentation slides are available […]
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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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