University of Maine System
The University of Maine System (UMS) is a network of public universities in the U.S. state of Maine. Created in 1968 by the Maine Legislature, the University of Maine System consists of seven universities, each with a distinct mission and regional character. Combined, there are approximately 34,700 students enrolled at these institutions.
Member universities[]
- The University of Maine; the flagship campus, located in Orono
- University of Maine School of Law; Maine's only law school, located in Portland
- University of Maine at Augusta
- University of Maine at Farmington
- University of Maine at Fort Kent (French: Université du Maine à Fort Kent)
- University of Maine at Machias
- University of Maine at Presque Isle
- University of Southern Maine; three main campuses, principal campus is in Portland
Administration[]
The Board consists of 16 members, 15 of which are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Maine Legislature. The Maine Commissioner of Education serves 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 | Position(s) | Term Began | Term Ended |
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Robert Woodbury | Chancellor | 1986 | 1993 |
Terry MacTaggart | Chancellor | 1998 | 2001 |
Joseph W. Westphal | Chancellor | 2002 | 2006 |
Terry MacTaggart | Chancellor | 2006 | 2007 |
Richard Pattenaude | Chancellor | 2007 | 2012 |
James H. Page | Chancellor | 2012 | 2019 |
Dannel Malloy | Chancellor | 2019 | -- |
Notable trustees[]
Name | Term Began | Term Ended | Reference |
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Karl Turner | 2011 | 2016 | |
Gregory G. Johnson | 2011 | 2016 | |
Stephen Bowen | 2011 | ex officio |
References[]
- ^ "Board of Trustees - University of Maine System". Maine.edu. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
External links[]
Categories:
- University of Maine System
- Public universities and colleges in Maine
- Public university systems in the United States