Title: Master’s Degree in Human Development Proposer Names: Julie DellaMattera, Tammy Mills, Zeke Kimball Proposal Description: The College of Education & Human Development seeks to eliminate the Master’s Degree in Human Development.
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Title: B.S. in Computer Science and History Proposer Names: Penny Rheingans, Liam Riordan Proposal Description: Forthcoming
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Title: B.S. in Computer Science and Physics Proposer Names: Penny Rheingans, John Thompson Proposal Description: Forthcoming
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Title: B.S. in Computer Science and Biology Proposer Names: Penny Rheingans, Seanna Annis Proposal Description: Forthcoming
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RE: Response to Motions SM 2610, SM 2611, SM 2612 On motion SM2610: Motion to Amend SM25007 After discussion with Provost Gabe Paquette, I hereby respond by approving this motion, which will enable the errors to be corrected and therefore advance the implementation of the General Education reform. [See the amended General Education Core Categories, Outcomes, […]
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Watch a recording of the Budget 101 meeting (includes Closed Captions) View the Budget 101 Google Slides
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Attendance Present: Senators: Henri Akono (President), Jonathan Barron, Karen Beeftink, Keith Berube, Timothy Bowden, Seth Campbell, Erin P. Carter, Sudarshan Chawathe, Matthew Chatfield, Bill DeSisto, Paula Drewniany, Heather Falconer, Sara Flanagan, Alexis Foster, Kathleen Gillon, William Gramlich, Michael Grillo, Jianjun Hao, Matt Hawkyard, Liliana Herakova, Ellen Hostert, Kelly Jaksa, Lauren Jacobs, Lee Karp-Boss, Steven Kimball, […]
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Faculty Governance Council Representative – Bill DeSisto The last meeting was March 30, 2026. Heather Ball spoke about continuing efforts on calendar syncing. She mentioned that summer syncing is not possible. Jeff St. John provided a heads up to renew a call to form an Arts and Humanities task force this Fall to address goals […]
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Provost’s Update for the Faculty Senate (April 15, 2026) Throughout 2024-2025, 91±¬ÁÏ partnered with Georgia State’s National Institute for Student Success (NISS) as part of an eight-member cohort of universities within Maine. This work was made possible by a generous, anonymous gift. NISS has supported more than 130 colleges and universities, spanning 30 states. Through […]
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April 14, 2026 Dear President Akono and Members of the Faculty Senate: Thank you for your April 3 letter regarding the leadership and future direction of the 91±¬ÁÏ. We appreciate the thoughtful and constructive manner in which you have solicited and shared faculty perspectives. We take the concerns expressed seriously. The University of […]
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