Notification of Board of Trustees Actions
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September 15, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting
During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on September 15, 2025 at the University of Maine the Board approved the following actions:
New academic program proposal: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (UMA, UMPI)
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
New academic program proposal: Master of Science in Homeland Security (UMFK)
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Master of Science in Homeland Security at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.
New academic program proposal: Associate of Arts in Human Services (UMPI)
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Associate of Arts in Human Services at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
New academic program proposal: Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education (UMPI)
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
New academic program proposal: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (UMPI)
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
New academic program proposal: Master of Arts in American Studies (UMPI)
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Master of Arts in American Studies at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Alfond Stadium CELLCO PARTNERSHIP Lease Renewal, 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 enter into a five (5) year lease with CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless with the option for four (4) additional five (5) year renewals for space located at Alfond Stadium, with all final terms and conditions subject to review and approval by the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.
Memorial Gym Roof Replacement, 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 $1,000,000 for the replacement of two sections of the roof of the Memorial Gym.
Powers Hall Building Envelope Repairs, UMM
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 $1,800,000 for the repairs to the Powers Hall building envelope.
Maine Graduate and Professional Center Building Renovations
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Facilities, Finance and Technology Committee, and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the Maine Center, to spend up to $9,600,000 for renovations and capital improvements at the Maine Center in Portland, Maine.
Renaming the Maine Graduate and Professional Center (“Maine Center”)
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee, including an exception to the UMS Board of Trustees Policy Section 803 to allow the Maine Center Executive Director to make the formal renaming request, and authorized the renaming of the Maine Center as the Alfond Exchange.
CONSENT AGENDA
Acceptance of Minutes
Proposed Exception to Board Policy 406, Section 7 – Emerita Status
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the University of Maine at Farmington November 16-17,
2025.
cc:
Dannel Malloy, Chancellor
System Staff
Faculty & Student Representatives
University Presidents