Experts say lower college enrollment is a national trend that will have far-reaching social and economic consequences.
University of Maine System
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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.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine legislative panel grills UMaine chancellor over ‘egregious’ presidential search
UMaine Chancellor Dannel Malloy and the board of trustees Chairperson Trish Riley spoke virtually to the Legislature’s Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: UMaine system disappoints with Farmington cuts
By abandoning its commitment to liberal arts, the university is not fulfilling its mission.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMaine System’s vice chancellor, chief legal officer resigns over stress
Vice Chancellor Jim Thelen’s departure is not related to the fallout from the failed University of Maine at Augusta presidential search, according to university officials.
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UMaine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy to meet with legislators
The June 16 online meeting will be with all 13 members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: University of Maine System is turning into a corporation
Instead of engaging faculty in its decision-making process, UMS leadership just tries to overpower them.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: New UMaine System board chair invites faculty engagement
While we might disagree about particular decisions, we all share the same goals of providing our students with an affordable, world-class education.
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Final settlement with UMA president who withdrew from job includes $30,000 housing allowance payout
The deal between the University of Maine System and Michael Laliberte also ensures he will make a minimum of $235,000 annually for the next two years, with UMaine agreeing to pay the difference if a new job pays him less than that.
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Faculty members question payout to new UMA president who withdrew from job
Michael R. Laliberte’s potential $615,000 paycheck over three years is not sitting well with certain faculty members, some of whom were laid off recently for budgetary reasons.