AI at the University of Maine System

Artificial Intelligence at Maine’s Public Universities

Your single source for AI policy, approved tools, training, and resources across all seven universities.

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Faculty & Instructors

Syllabus templates, teaching guidelines, the six-level AI use spectrum, and CITL consultation resources.

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Students

How to use AI ethically and effectively. Citation requirements, available tools, and academic integrity expectations.

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Staff & IT

Operational AI guidance, data security tiers, approved systems, and the procurement process for new tools.

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Leadership

AI strategy, governance structures, budget data, adoption metrics, and Board of Trustees updates.

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Licensed AI Tools

The University of Maine System maintains a portfolio of seven vetted and licensed AI tools available to faculty, staff, and authorized users across all campuses.

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Tool	Users	Status
ChatGPT	175	Active
Google Gemini	113	Active
Claude	59	Active
Scribehow	31	Active
Copilot	10	Active
Windsurf	8	Active
Replit	5	Active

M365 Copilot Chat additionally available system-wide. Data as of March 2026.

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Aug 2026 Update

ChatGPT Edu update

This spring, the University of Maine System (UMS) announced we would provide our faculty, staff, and students with essential infrastructure for teaching and learning, research, and operations in the form of ChatGPT Edu from OpenAI.

May 2026 Announcement

UMS Awards First Enterprise AI Contract to ChatGPT Edu

Vice Chancellor Ryan Low announced the University of Maine System has awarded its first System-wide enterprise AI platform contract to ChatGPT Edu from OpenAI.

May 2026 Press Release

UMS to Launch ChatGPT Edu to Accelerate Student and Institutional Success

Maine’s public universities will provide ChatGPT Edu to all faculty, staff, and matriculated students starting July 1 as part of a commitment to workforce preparation and operational efficiency.

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Strategy & Governance

Vision, principles, and governance structure

Policies & Guidelines

Acceptable use, academic integrity, data security

Tools & Procurement

Approved tools, comparison matrix, purchasing

Teaching & Learning

Faculty guidance, syllabus statements, resources

Innovation & Pilots

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Support & Training

FAQs, workshops, office hours, request help

Pilot Spotlight

UMA: $400K Davis Foundation Grant for AI & VR in Education

The University of Maine at Augusta received a two-year grant to expand secure enterprise AI tools and VR instruction, redesigning at least 20 undergraduate courses across nursing, aviation, business, education, computer information systems, and music technology.

AI Integration VR Instruction Course Redesign $400,000

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