Strategic Re-Envisioning

Cultivating a Learner-Centered R1 University

What would UMaine look like if we were designing it today?

The challenges facing higher education are unprecedented — from demographic shifts and economic pressures to a changing global landscape. Opportunities abound as well, from rapid technological advances to the interconnectedness of society. 

These challenges and opportunities demand a bold rethinking of our role and organization, which leverages our great foundational strengths.

Strategic Outcomes

  • Re-assess and optimize our academic, research, community-serving, and organizational structures to ensure relevance, anticipate societal needs and sustain strenghts.
  • Create innovative, interdisciplinary environments fostering learner success by integrating our academic, research, and community engagement endeavors.
  • Enhance our commitment to inclusivity and provide enriching experiences across all modalities of interaction.
  • Develop new models for leading and administration with consideration toward our commitments to efficiency, transparency, and participatory decision-making.

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