Notification of Board of Trustees Actions
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May 19, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting
During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 19, 2025 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle the Board approved the following actions:
Resolution for Trustee Owen McCarthy
The Board approved a resolution for former Trustee Owen McCarthy thanking him for his service.
Confirmation of Student Representative
The Board of Trustees approved the appointments of the Student Representative to the Board of Trustees as presented.
Election of Board Officers
The Board of Trustees approved the FY2026 nominations for Chair and Vice Chair as presented by the Nominating Committee.
Vote to Approve President’s Contract
The Board of Trustees authorized Chancellor Malloy to conclude negotiations and extend the contract for President of the University of Southern Maine through June 30, 2028.
Vote to Approve President’s Contract
The Board of Trustees authorized Chancellor Malloy to conclude negotiations and extend the contract for President of the University of Maine at Presque Isle through June 30, 2028.
New Academic Program Proposal: A.A. in Psychology, UMA
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Associate of Arts in Psychology at the University of Maine at Augusta.
New Academic Program Proposal: B.S. in Forest Management, UMFK
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Bachelor of Science in Forest Management at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.
New Academic Program Proposal: M.S. in Digital Marketing Analytics, USM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and approved the Master of Science in Digital Marketing Analytics at the University of Southern Maine.
Tenure at time of hire, University of Maine
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic & Student Affairs Committee and approved tenure at time of hire, Professor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine, with tenure to be effective September 1, 2024.
FY2026 Updated Proposed University and System Office Operating Budget and Student Charges, UMS
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee, and approved the FY2026 Updated Proposed University of Maine System Operating & Capital Budget and Recommended Student Charges.
Disposition of Ossipee Trail Property, USM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee, and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through University of Southern Maine, to sell an approximate 1-acre parcel of land in Gorham, Maine and offer right of first refusal to the current owners of the building that is on this parcel of land. All final terms and conditions of the sale agreement are subject to review and approval of the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.
Establishment of the Spofford Harris Kimball Chair in Mathematics
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 establish the Spofford Harris Kimball Chair in Mathematics.
Establishment of the Pioneering Innovation Chair in Engineering
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 establish the Pioneering Innovation Chair in Engineering.
Establishment of the Dr. Bernard Lown ’42 Honors College Teaching Professorship
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 establish the Dr. Bernard Lown ’42 Honors College Teaching Professorship.
Athletic Multipurpose Arena Funding Increase, 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 expend up to $30 million for the completion of design, site work preparation, relocation of existing utilities, and early bid packages for the Athletic Multipurpose Arena.
Athletic Utility Field Building, 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, the construction of a new approximately 3,000-square-foot Athletic Utility Field Building.
Black Bear Academy Child Care Center Expansion, 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 expend up to $4 million renovations of existing facilities located at University Park in Old Town.
CONSENT AGENDA
Acceptance of Minutes
University of Maine System 2026 Honorary Degrees
Lease Renewal Authorization, USM – T-Mobile Northeast
Capital Center Space Renovation project Budget Increase Request, UMA
Ellsworth Center Lease Renewal, UMA
Cyber Security Program Training and Simulation Range Platform, SimSpace
Naming of UMaine Athletic Multipurpose Arena, UM
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held via Zoom on July 14, 2025.