GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Rev 9.6.24

  • UMaine remains Maine’s premier land-grant and first-rate, R1 public research university where students are the focus. 
  • UMaine continues and expands the integration of teaching and research.
  • UMaine is a financially stable institution.
  • UMaine remains residential while being accessible to wide learner audiences through robust online offerings tailored to varied learners. 
  • UMaine fosters a supportive and inclusive community that prioritizes the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of its faculty, staff, and students.
  • UMaine is committed to climate action research, prioritizing responsible and sustainable stewardship of our natural resources to preserve the planet.