Academic Standing Committee - Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Function: Identifies at the end of each semester those students who are not making satisfactory progress and takes appropriate action; also advises the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development on various matters related to undergraduate academic programs.

Membership: (All are appointed ex officio by the President and serve without term)

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development
Associate/assistant deans of the degree-granting colleges and Honors College
Director of Explorations and Foundations
Director of School of Engineering Technology
Senior Associate for Online Program Development and Adult Student Services, DLL
Representative from Office of Student Records

Current members:

Jessica Miller, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development
John Mascetta, Advising and Student Services Center Director
George Criner, Associate Dean for Academics, NSFA
Will Manion, Director of SET
Linda Reid, Associate Director Office of Student Records
Mary Mahoney-O’Neil, Associate Dean for Academic Services
Mohamad Musavi, Associate Dean of Engineering
Jason Harkins, Associate Dean School of Business
Tim Cole, Associate Dean for Academics, CLAS
Melissa Ladenheim, Associate Dean of Honors
Michelle Gayne, Advising and Student Services Center Assistant Director
Peter Reid, Associate Dean, NSFA
Jack Campbell, Associate Registrar
Bill Elsemore, Bursar
Connie Smith, Office of Financial Aid Director
Tiffany Butler, Office of Financial Aid Senior Associate Director

Reports to: Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development