Rather than phasing out the veterinary technology associate degree, the University of Maine at Augusta will make it a bachelor’s program.
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Benefactor of Maine Community College System questions governor
The founder of the Osher Foundation criticizes the forced resignation of President John Fitzsimmons as ‘vindictive.’
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Mount Abram teachers closer to pay hike
The school board said it is willing to give a raise to teachers who have been without a contract for three years, but it wants to cap the district’s exposure to health insurance premium increases
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Proposed Augusta school budget up 5.5 percent
The school board chairwoman says this is her fifth budget, and all of them undergo changes before final approval.
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UMA interim President Glenn Cummings finalist for USM job
The Portland resident said he wants to stay in a leadership role in the UMaine system.
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University system to consolidate administrative units
Trustees are also overhauling academics, divesting coal holdings and selecting USM presidential finalists.
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UMaine System to consolidate administration, keep 7 campuses and presidents
Trustees also divest some coal investments, and have identified finalists for the position of USM president.
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Community college system names interim president
Derek Langhauser will replace John Fitzsimmons, who was president for 24 years and resigned last week under pressure.
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UMaine Farmington to offer ski management certification
An Alpine Operation Certification program curriculum will be introduced next fall and will draw on central Maine ski resorts in the course of study.
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Unity College to begin offering master’s program
The Maine Board of Education voted Thursday to approve the college offering a master’s degree in professional science.