Dear Colleagues, The University of Maine System and the University of Maine have both mobilized to develop strategies to understand and address Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act requires institutions, such as public universities, to meet the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA by April 24, […]
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Dear Colleagues, As you are already aware, the University of Maine must comply with Title II digital accessibility standards by April 2026. The Office of the Provost has convened a Title II committee to develop and share guidance that will help ensure our digital resources are accessible across campus. You will receive more detailed information in mid-January. In the meantime if you would like […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I write to update you on the steps we will take to support the University of MaineSystem’s Title II digital accessibility effort. In response to updated U.S. Department ofJustice regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, all publicuniversities must meet WCAG […]
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Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gabriel Paquette to a 12-month term as the University of Maine’s interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Paquette has served as senior associate provost and […]
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