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

Order	Name	Position(s)	Term Began	Term Ended	Alumnus/na?	Reference
	Robert Woodbury	Chancellor	1986	1993	no
	Terry MacTaggart	Chancellor	1998	2001	no
	Joseph W. Westphal	Chancellor	2002	2006	no	[2]
	Terry MacTaggart	Chancellor	2006	2007	no
	Richard Pattenaude	Chancellor	2007	2012	no
	James H. Page	Chancellor	2012	active	University of Maine at Fort Kent

Notable Trustees

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

References

1. http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/board-of-trustees/
2. http://www.pressherald.com/archive/former-chancellor-picked-for-top-civilian-army-post_2009-06-10.html

External links

• University of Maine System