Rather than allowing the chancellor to take over each campus’ key functions, let’s address leadership issues and determine the proper governance model for the future.
University of Maine System
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Maine Voices: UMaine System needs change – and people to stick around to change it
Strong leadership and supported governance are critical to any university. In Chancellor Malloy, the system already has a shot at both.
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UMaine System sees financial trouble on the horizon
The state’s university system is almost sure to see multimillion-dollar budget deficits in the years to come.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMaine extends Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract 1 year despite calls for removal
The vote comes after faculty at all 7 schools in the system have expressed serious concerns about Malloy’s leadership.
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UMaine System expects big drop in enrollment this fall, continuing downward trend
Experts say lower college enrollment is a national trend that will have far-reaching social and economic consequences.
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UMaine chancellor’s contract extended to July 11
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees executive committee voted Wednesday to extend Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract until July 11, when the board is expected to decide whether to keep him on board.
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Maine legislative panel grills UMaine chancellor over ‘egregious’ presidential search
UMaine Chancellor Dannel Malloy and the board of trustees Chairperson Trish Riley spoke virtually to the Legislature’s Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
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Maine Voices: UMaine system disappoints with Farmington cuts
By abandoning its commitment to liberal arts, the university is not fulfilling its mission.
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UMaine System’s vice chancellor, chief legal officer resigns over stress
Vice Chancellor Jim Thelen’s departure is not related to the fallout from the failed University of Maine at Augusta presidential search, according to university officials.
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Maine Voices: University of Maine System is turning into a corporation
Instead of engaging faculty in its decision-making process, UMS leadership just tries to overpower them.