University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS) is a network of public universities in the U.S. state of Maine. Created in 1968 by the Maine State Legislature, the University of Maine System consists of seven universities, each with a distinct mission and regional character. Combined, there are approximately 34,700 students enrolled at these institutions.

Member universities

The University of Maine; the flagship campus, located in Orono, Maine
University of Maine at Augusta
University of Maine at Farmington
University of Maine at Fort Kent (French: Université du Maine à Fort Kent)
University of Maine at Machias
University of Maine at Presque Isle
University of Southern Maine; three main campuses, principal campus is in Portland, Maine

Administration

The Board consists of 16 members, 15 of which are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Maine Legislature. The Maine Commissioner of Education serves as a member ex officio. Members are appointed for a five-year term and may be reappointed once. A student member of the Board is appointed for a single two-year term.^[1]

Chancellors

Name	Position(s)	Term Began	Term Ended
Robert Woodbury	Chancellor	1986	1993
Terry MacTaggart	Chancellor	1998	2001
Joseph W. Westphal	Chancellor	2002	2006
Terry MacTaggart	Chancellor	2006	2007
Richard Pattenaude	Chancellor	2007	2012
James H. Page	Chancellor	2012	active

Notable Trustees

Name	Term Began	Term Ended
Karl Turner	2011	2016
Gregory G. Johnson	2011	2016
Stephen Bowen	2011	ex officio

References

↑ http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/board-of-trustees/

External links

University of Maine System

University of Maine System
Primary Campuses	The University of Maine University of Maine School of Law University of Maine at Augusta University of Maine at Farmington University of Maine at Fort Kent University of Maine at Machias University of Maine at Presque Isle University of Southern Maine
Outreach Centers	University College at Bath/Brunswick University College at East Millinocket University College at Ellsworth University College at Houlton University College at Norway/South Paris University College at Rockland University College at Rumford University College at Saco
Chancellor of the University of Maine System: James H. Page (appointed 2012)

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