University of Maine System
The University of Maine System (UMaine System or UMS) is a state university system in the U.S. state of Maine. It was created in 1968 by the Maine Legislature and consists of eight institutions, each with a distinct mission and regional character. Combined, there are approximately 33,000 students enrolled at these institutions.
| Type | State university system |
|---|---|
| Established | 1968 |
| Budget | $200 million |
| Chancellor | Dannel Malloy |
| Students | 33,000 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Colors | Light Blue Dark Blue White |
| Website | www |
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Members
| Institution | Location | Established | Enrollment | Nickname | Athletic conference |
Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | Orono | 1865 | 11,989 | Black Bears | America East (AmEast) (NCAA D-I) |
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| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta | 1965 | 5,606 | Moose | Yankee (YSCC) (USCAA D-II) |
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| University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington | 1864 | 1,582 | Beavers | North Atlantic (NAC) (NCAA D-III) |
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| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent | 1878 | 1,625 | Bengals | Independent (USCAA) |
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| University of Maine at Machias | Machias | 1909 | 650 | Black Bears | N/A | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle | 1903 | 1,469 | Owls | North Atlantic (NAC) (NCAA D-III) |
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| University of Southern Maine | Portland[lower-alpha 1] | 1878 | 9,756 | Huskies | Little East (LEC) (NCAA D-III) |
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| University of Maine School of Law | Portland | 1962 | 253 | N/A | ||
Administration
The system's board of trustees consists of 16 members; 15 are appointed by the governor and approved by the Maine Legislature with the Maine Commissioner of Education serving as a member ex officio. Members are appointed for a five-year term and may be reappointed once. A student member of the board is appointed for a single two-year term.[1]
Chancellors
| Name | Term Began | Term Ended |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Woodbury | 1986 | 1993 |
| Terry MacTaggart | 1998 | 2001 |
| Joseph W. Westphal | 2002 | 2006 |
| Terry MacTaggart | 2006 | 2007 |
| Richard Pattenaude | 2007 | 2012 |
| James H. Page | 2012 | 2019 |
| Dannel Malloy | 2019 | -- |
Notable trustees
| Name | Term Began | Term Ended |
|---|---|---|
| Karl Turner | 2011 | 2016 |
| Gregory G. Johnson | 2011 | 2016 |
| Stephen Bowen | 2011 | -- |
References
- "Board of Trustees - University of Maine System". Maine.edu. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
External links
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