Notification of Board of Trustees Actions
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January 26, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting
During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on January 26, 2026 via Zoom the Board approved the following actions:
Standard Operating Procedure – Items for the Consent Agenda
The Board of Trustees approved the final version of the edited Standard Operating Procedure on Consent Agenda – Items being forwarded by a Board Committee as provided at the January 2026 Board Meeting materials in final form.
Confirmation of Student Representative to the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of the Student Representative to the Board of Trustees as presented.
Consent Agenda
Acceptance of Minutes
Honorary Degree for 2026
Honorary Degrees for 2027
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement, Graduate Student Workers Union
The Board of Trustees authorized the Chancellor to execute the collective bargaining agreement, with the Graduate Student Workers Union, having been voted upon and ratified by the members of that bargaining unit.
UMA Joining NCAA Division III Athletic Conference
The Board of Trustees authorized the University of Maine at Augusta to formally apply to join the NCAA Division III level and enter into a multi-year provisional period under the NCAA until the campus is voted into the division as an ‘Active Member’, which will go into effect on September 1 following the fourth provisional year.
UMFK Joining NCAA Division III Athletic Conference
The Board of Trustees authorized the University of Maine at Fort Kent to formally apply to join the NCAA Division III level and enter into a multi-year provisional period under the NCAA until the campus is voted into the division as an ‘Active Member’, which will go into effect on September 1 following the fourth provisional year.
Bailey Hall Façade Replacement, USM
The Board of Trustees authorized The University of Maine System acting through the University of Southern Maine (USM), to expend up to Four Million Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($4,450,000) for Phase 0 design and construction, and Phase 1 design for the Bailey Hall Façade replacement and addition of a chilled water plant.
Barrows Hall ESRP Wing Replacement Chiller, UM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine (UMaine), to expend up to $1,000,000 for the replacement of the Barrows Hall ESRB Chiller.
Morse Arena Funding Increase, UM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee, and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine, to expend up to $106 million for the construction of Morse Arena.
North Campus Infrastructure Improvements, UM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine, to spend up to $3,000,000 for the removal of Crossland Alumni Center, and make improvements and expansion to the Wells, Dunn, and Corbett parking lots, and realignment and improvements to Long Rd. Gym Drive, and University Mall walking pathways.
Further, the BOT supported the importance of a vibrant Franco-American Centre and that the University of Maine will provide a bi-annual report to the Board regarding the relocation and sustainability of the Franco-American Centre.
Authorization to Exercise Purchase Option & Reimbursement Resolution, Acquisition – 7 Custom House, Portland
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee, and authorized the University of Maine System to exercise its purchase option for 7 Custom House, Portland, Maine, at the contract price of $20,000,000, with all final terms subject to review and approval of the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.
Additionally, the Board accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System to issue an internal loan for an amount up to the contract price plus relevant closing costs.
Further, the Board accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee and approved the Reimbursement of Project Expenditures resolution.
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the University of Maine at Augusta March 15-16, 2026.
cc:
Dannel Malloy, Chancellor
System Staff
Faculty & Student Representatives
University Presidents