Bachelor of University Studies Advisory Committee

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.

Bachelor of University Studies Advisory Committee Year-End Report 2018-2019

Function: The function of the committee is advisory to the Director of Bachelor of University Studies. The Committee will review all Programs of Study and Capstone proposals, approve the credentials and qualifications of faculty who will teach UST courses, approve policy recommendations, and advise on matters relating to the Bachelor of University Studies degree.

Membership: The Bachelor of University Studies Advisory Committee consists of faculty representatives from each college of the University of Maine and an appropriate member (ex officio) of the Admissions Office. “Faculty”, for the purposes of the Bachelor of University Studies Advisory Committee may be defined as either tenured, tenure track, or continuing appointment faculty. Faculty members may vote on decisions falling into the function of the Committee. The Director of the BUS shall appoint Committee members. Faculty members usually are appointed for 3-year terms, with the option of reappointment, upon request.

Current members:

Barbara Howard, Director, Bachelor of University Studies (ex officio), Division of Lifelong Learning
Sharon Oliver, Director of Transfer Admissions (ex officio), Undergraduate Admissions
William Ellis, Associate Director, School of Marine Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture
Christopher Mares, Lecturer, English as a Second Language, Honors College
Philip Dunn, Professor of Construction Engineering Technology, College of Engineering
Richard Powell, Professor/Director of the Cohen Institute for Leadership & Public Service, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Reports to: Associate Provost for the Division of Lifelong Learning.