Among his many accomplishments, Milliken helped advocate for the expansion of the Maine State Grant Program and developed a peer-to-peer financial literacy program at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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New interim president says he can help UMF with experience in crisis management
The Franklin Journal in Farmington sat down with the University of Maine at Farmington’s new interim president, Joseph McDonnell, to learn more about his background, his interest in higher education, and more.
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Commentary: Unified accreditation offers UMaine System shared resources and better efficiency
Standing alone, some of our universities may not meet traditional accreditation requirements. The unified approach is the best means of supporting and sustaining them.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Governor must address UMaine System debacle
Rather than allowing the chancellor to take over each campus’ key functions, let’s address leadership issues and determine the proper governance model for the future.
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Maine Voices: UMaine System needs change – and people to stick around to change it
Strong leadership and supported governance are critical to any university. In Chancellor Malloy, the system already has a shot at both.
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UMaine System sees financial trouble on the horizon
The state’s university system is almost sure to see multimillion-dollar budget deficits in the years to come.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Decision delayed on proposed updates to UMaine System’s hiring practices
Board of trustees refers the slew of reforms aimed at bringing more accountability to the system’s hiring practices to a subcommittee scheduled to meet in August.
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UMaine extends Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract 1 year despite calls for removal
The vote comes after faculty at all 7 schools in the system have expressed serious concerns about Malloy’s leadership.
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UMaine System expects big drop in enrollment this fall, continuing downward trend
Experts say lower college enrollment is a national trend that will have far-reaching social and economic consequences.
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UMaine chancellor will have at least 11 more days on the job
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees executive committee voted Wednesday to extend Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s three-year contract until July 11, when the board is anticipated to decide whether to keep him on board.