UMS Micro-Credential Development & Implementation Mini-Grants
We are pleased to announce funding of nine UMS micro-credential development mini-grants in diverse topic areas. All seven UMS campuses are represented on the development teams. Advisors and teams also include community organizations and State agencies.
Future Teachers Academy
Primary Contact: Alana Margeson, Director of Education and Director of Center for Teaching & Learning – Education, University of Maine at Presque Isle
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Maine at Presque Isle, Center for Teaching and Learning, and Education; University of Maine at Fort Kent, Distant Education, and Advisors from University of Maine at Presque Isle, Education; Caribou Community School/RSU 39; Fort Kent Community High School
Learn more about and register for the Future Teachers Academy Micro-Credential.
Inclusive Education PreK-12: Teaching for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
Primary Contact: Kate Macleod, Assistant Professor of Special Education – Special Education, University of Maine at Farmington
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Maine at Farmington, Special Education; University of Maine, Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Special Education
Learn more about and register for the Inclusive Education PreK-12 Micro-Credential.
Introductory Volunteer Management
Primary Contact: Jen Lobley, Extension Professor, Volunteer Development – University of Maine, Cooperative Extension
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Maine, Cooperative Extension; Maine Commission for Community Service – Volunteer Maine and Advisors from the University of Maine, Bodwell Center; Maine State Library; Heart of Mainer United Way
Learn more about and register for the Introductory Volunteer Management Micro-Credential.
Online Teaching Fundamentals
Primary Contact: Jessica L. Ludders, Learning Experience Designer – Academic Services , University of Maine at Augusta
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Maine at Augusta, Academic Services; University of Maine at Farmington, Teaching and Learning Collaborative; University of Maine at Fort Kent, Distance Education; University of Southern Maine. Center for Technology Enhanced Learning and Office of Online and Digital Learning Initiatives
Learn more about and register for the Online Teaching Fundamentals Micro-Credential.
Climate Ready Community
Primary Contact: Parker Gassett, Marine Specialist with Maine Climate Science Information Exchange Office and Climate Resilience Coordinator with Maine Sea Grant – Maine Sea Grant, University of Maine
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Maine, Maine Sea Grant, Maine Climate Science Information Exchange; University of Maine, Cooperative Extension, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler Institute, University of Maine, Department of Communication and Journalism; University of Maine, Department of Sociology, and Advisors from the Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning, State of Maine; Maine Department of Environmental Protection; Climate Resilience Partnership, Region II, Sunrise County Economic Council; Region I Councils on Government and Advisory partners.
Mentoring the Next Generation of Teachers
Primary Contact: Flynn Ross, Associate Professor of Teacher Education – Teacher Education, University of Southern Maine
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Southern Maine, Teacher Education; University of Maine, School of Learning and Teaching and Advisor, Maine Department of Education
Mental Health for All – Clinician Resources
Primary Contact: Rebecca Schroeder, Associate Professor of Nursing – School of Nursing, University of Southern Maine
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Southern Maine, School of Nursing; University of Maine, School of Nursing, and community health care partners
Nature-Based Learning
Primary Contact: Linda Beck, Associate Dean of Experiential & Global Education, University of Maine at Farmington
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Maine at Farmington, Early Child and Elementary Education, and Geography and Environmental Policy, and Office of Experiential and Global Education; University of Maine/University of Maine at Machias, Professional Studies and Advisor From University of Maine Outdoor Leadership and Nature-Based Learning Educators.
UMS Sustainable Maine
Primary Contact: Linda Beck, Associate Dean of Experiential & Global Education – UMF Office of EGE, University of Maine at Farmington and Mark Pires, Sustainability Coordinator, University of Maine at Farmington
Collaborative Development Team from: University of Maine at Farmington, Sustainability Coordinator, Department of Anthropology, and Office of Experiential and Global Education; University of Maine, Sustainability Director; University of Southern Maine, Sustainability Director, and an Advisory Board.