Think 30 and Beyond: Next Steps in Support of Student Success

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.

The University of Maine is committed to providing collaborative leadership as the Flagship campus of the University of Maine System.

This forum focused on progress made and future directions in support of student success and completion. The Provost provided an update on work to date including some early indicators and metrics. Provost Hecker also shared ideas regarding future initiatives aimed at increasing student success and completion. Other complementary initiatives currently underway were highlighted. This Forum provided an opportunity to update the UMaine community and gather feedback.

The links below lead to the video and PowerPoint presentations from the Forum:

Click here to view the February 16, 2017 Faculty Forum – Think 30 and Beyond: Next Steps in Support of Student Success video on YouTube

Click here to view the PowerPoint slides (PDF)