Non-traditional Student Graduation and Awards

2021-2022 Non-traditional Student Graduation Breakfast – April 28, 2022

Tony A, Dr D and BAS presenting award

All non-traditional undergraduate students who will graduate in May, August or December of that year are invited to attend a special graduation breakfast during the last week of classes of Spring semester. Each non-traditional graduate is recognized and receives a special “non-trad grad” medallion. Graduates are encouraged to wear these medallions at their UM commencement

Non-traditional Undergraduate students who are graduating this coming May, August or December should be receiving invitations by late March/early April. If you have questions or did not receive an invitation and would like one, contact CNTSP at UM.CNTSP@maine.edu.

Special recognition for non-traditional students and supportive faculty and staff is awarded at the annual Non-traditional Graduation Breakfast. Nominations for these awards may be submitted through the links listed below.

The next nomination process opens July 2022.

Nomination form: Graduating Non-traditional Student Achievement

Nomination Form:  Recognizing 91±¬ÁÏ Faculty/Staff for Creating Positive Learning Experiences for Non-traditional* Undergraduate Students

Nomination form: Non-traditional Student Linda Bradford Award for Campus and Community Service

Graduating Non-traditional Student Achievement Award

The Graduating Non-traditional Student Achievement Award recognizes graduating non-traditional students who have shown a passion for learning, a commitment for their academic program and contributed significantly to the university community while managing the multiple life roles of a non-traditional student. Students are nominated by other students, faculty or staff in April. These students are chosen by Student Life staff and recognized at the Non-traditional Student Graduation Breakfast.

  • 2019 Amy Dias, Courtney Hatton , Susan Lessard and Michelle Miller
  • 2018: Brian Berger, Tessa Byard and Tina Hedrick
  • 2017: Jennifer M. Brown, Chad Caron and Kaitlyn Moriarty
  • 2016: Antonio Giacomuzzi, Moriah Geer, Kathleen Hill and April Turner
  • 2015: Jean Desrochers, A.J. Rutherford and Jonathan Torsch
  • 2014: Nicole Curtis-Bray  Theresa McMannus and Kristina Devine
  • 2013: Nicole Golden-Bouchard, Mark Brunton and Dora McCarthy
  • 2012: Kelly Gagne, Lucas Rumler and Lori Watson
  • 2011:  Jason Canniff
  • 2010:  Kathleen O’Connell, Lee Malvin, Christine Paluga and Erinn Rossignoll
  • 2009: Darith James, Meghan McPhee and Valerie J. Mitchell.

The Linda Bradford Non-traditional Student Community Award

This award, named after the first recipient, Linda Bradford, honors a non-traditional student who has contributed much to the community. This award recognizes an individual who, despite assuming multiple roles (as a student plus employee, partner/spouse, parent, etc.) still volunteers to serve others and contributes their talents, skills and time to the benefit of others. This award is sponsored by the Non-traditional Student Association (NSA).

This non-traditional student has shown a passion for life-long learning and serving their community.  Through relationships, role modeling and volunteer service this student has contributed in extraordinary ways to the 91±¬ÁÏ and the community.

  • 2018 : Amy Dias
  • 2017: Lacey Darling
  • 2016: David Patrick
  • 2015: Joshua Blaine and  Jonathan Roy
  • 2014: Moriah Geer
  • 2013: Linda Bradford

Faculty and Staff Who Support and Assist Non-traditional Students

CNTSP and the Non-traditional Student Association ( NSA)  recognizes faculty and staff  for their extraordinary support and encouragement of non-traditional students.This award recognizes 91±¬ÁÏ faculty and staff members who have shown sensitivity to the diverse learning styles and the multifaceted lives of non-traditional undergraduate students. Through student interactions and program design, they recognize the rich contributions that non-traditional students make. They have provided support, assistance and advocacy for the non-traditional students at the 91±¬ÁÏ. Faculty and staff are nominated by students in late spring semester. Winners are chosen by CNTSP staff and active members of the Non-traditional Students Association who have not submitted a nomination.

  • 2019:  Jennifer Brown, Financial Aid
               Wendy Coons, School of Business
               Matt Graham , School of Business
  • 2018: Robert Causey, Associate Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
    Melissa Ladenheim,  Associate Dean, Faculty, Honors College
    Kevin Roberge, Lecturer, Mathematics & Statistics
    Tony LLerena, Coordinator of Veteran’s Services, Student Life
  • 2017: BJ Roach, Career Counselor, The Career Center
  • 2016: Barbara Cole, Professor and Chair of Chemistry department
    Sara Walton, Lecturer Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering
    Lori Wingo, Coordinator , Division of Lifelong Learning Adult Advising Center
  • 2015: Raymond Hintz, Professor  Surveying Engineering Technology, SVT
  • 2014: Pat Burns, Associate Professor of English and Director of College Composition.
    Lisa Morin,  Coordinator of the Bodewell Volunteer Center
    Barbara Smith, Staff Associate for Student Life, CNTSP
  • 2013: AnneMarie Reed, Associate Director, Campus Activities and Student Engagement, CASE
  • 2012: Tina Passman, Associate Professor, Classical Languages & Literature, Interim Director of Peace Studies, Cooperating Faculty
    for Community Inclusion and Disabilities Studies
    Ann Smith, Instructor and Director of Disability Support Services
    Eva Wagner, Educational Coordinator, 91±¬ÁÏ Museum of Art
  • 2011: Jane Wellman-Little, Phyllis Brazee and The Senior Alumni
  • 2010: Farahad Dastoor, Barbara Howard and Brad Libby
  • 2009: Sandra Caron, Kathy Ingraham and Ginger Hwalek