The University of Southern Maine was created in 1970 by the
merger of two state supported institutions under the name
University of Maine at Portland-Gorham, and renamed the
University of Southern Maine in 1978.
One of seven campuses in Maine's public university system,
the University of Southern Maine has the largest student
enrollment in the State. The University of Southern Maine
is the comprehensive metropolitan campus of the University
of Maine System and is one of its two graduate centers.
The fundamental focus of its mission is teaching, research,
and public service for the benefit of the citizens of Maine and
society in general. The University of Southerm Maine
responds to the special needs of, and provides leadership for
southern Maine's many cultural, health, human service,
business, and technological institutions and activities. The
academic programs of the University of Southern Maine
provide an undergraduate education giving every student a
solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, while master,
professional, and selected doctoral degrees and research
programs emphasize the integration of theory and practice.
FALL 1996 ENROLLMENT
Historic Summary of Student Enrollment:
Headcount
Year
Undergraduate
Graduate*
Total
1992
8,826
1,251
10,077
1993
8,305
1,217
9,522
1994
8,388
1,240
9,628
1995
8,205
1,321
9,526
1996
8,055
1,911
9,966
Full-Time and Part-Time
1995
1996
Undergraduate
Full-Time
3,324
3,398
Part-Time
2,957
2,950
Graduate Degree*
Full-Time
770
896
Part-Time
551
986
Non-Degree
Full-Time
120
141
Part-Time
1,804
1,595
Total
9,526
9,966
Enrollment by Level
1995
1996
Associate Degree
352
285
Baccalaurate Degree
5,929
6,063
Graduate Degree
1,321
1,882
Non-Degree Students
1,924
1,736
FTE Students
5,755
5,982
Student Credit Hours
80,969
84,065
Enrollment by College
1995
1996
On-Campus (Portland & Gorham)
Applied Science
451
530
Arts & Sciences
4,187
4,343
Business
947
864
Education & Human Development
636
626
Law
284
288
Nursing
507
493
Other
1,708
2006
Lewistion/Auburn College
624
604
Off-Campus
182
212
Total
9,526
9,966
*Includes Law and matriculated graduate students
Enrollment by Gender
1995
1996
#
%
#
%
Undergraduate
Men
3,133
33%
3,247
33%
Women
4,577
48%
4,837
48%
Graduate**
Men
605
6%
690
7%
Women
1,261
13%
1,192
12%
Total
Men
3,738
39%
3,937
40%
Woman
5,838
61%
6,029
60%
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic
#
%
American Indian
91
.9%
Black/Non-Hispanic
52
.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
93
.9%
Hispanic
46
.5%
Non-Resident Alien
7
.1%
Total
289
2.9%
White/Non-Hispanic
9,677
100.0%
Geographic Origin(Residency)
#
%
Maine
Undergraduate
7,627
76.5%
Graduate**
1,685
16.9
Out-of-State
Undergraduate
457
4.6%
Graduate**
197
2.0%
International
Undergraduate
48
.5%
Graduate**
29
.3%
Total
9,966
100.0%
Active Alumni by Residence
#
%
Maine
20,572
77.6%
Other States
5,793
21.9%
Foreign
135
0.5%
Total
26,500
100.0%
**Includes Law and Non-Degree Taking Graduate Courses
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Accreditation
The University of Southern Maine is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges which accredits schools and colleges in six New England states. Membership in the Association indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
Academic Programs by College
Associate
Baccalareate
Master
Applied Science
-
6
3
Arts & Sciences
1
24
1
Business
1
2
1
Education
-
-
8
Law
-
-
1
Lewistion/Auburn
-
4
1
Nursing
1
2
1
Public Policy
-
-
2
Total
3
38
18
Degrees Conferred
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master/Law
1992
94
875
303
1993
120
1,024
312
1994
92
869
289
1995
79
972
325
1996
66
893
301
Degrees Awarded by College: Acad. Yr. 1995-96
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master/Law
Applied Science
-
80
2
Arts & Sciences
23
544
16
Business
41
154
14
Education
-
14
145
Law
-
-
88
Lewistion/Auburn
-
32
-
Nursing
2
135
24
Public Policy
-
-
12
Total
66
959
301
Some precentages may not total to 100 because of rounding.
STAFF
Classification Categories
Professional
440
Faculty
344
Classified
363
Service/Maintenance
85
Police
19
Total
1,251
E&G Budget Support by Source FY 1995-96*
Tuition and Fees
$25,133,413
43.2%
Indirect Costs
1,050,000
1.8%
Other Revenue
1,621,250
2.8%
State Appropriations
30,321,843
52.2%
Total
$58,126,506
100.0%
*As of 11/30/96
University Library
1995/96
Collection
Growth
Totals
Volumes
4,503
371,211
Govt. Document Units
3,214
109,369
Serials Subscriptions
(282)
3,328
Microform UNits
(20,404)
1,023,581
Audio Casettes/CDs
(3,370)
1,381
Total (Volume & Units)
(16,051)
1,505,548
Law Library
Collection
Totals
Bound Volumes
182,766
Microform Equivalents
107,850
Total
290,616
ADMINISTRATION
University of Maine System Board of Trustees
J. Duke Albanese
Donald L. McDowell
James R. Caron
James D. Mullen
Patricia M. Collins
Esther N. Rauch
John R. DiMatteo
Frederic A. Reynolds
Albert B. Glickman
Dr. Wickman Skinner
Penny S. Harris
Sally G. Vamvkias
Ralph L. Hodgkins, Jr.
George W. Wood III, M.D.
Bennett D. Katz
Dr. Mary Ann Haas, Clerk
Chancellor: Dr. Terrance J. MacTaggart
University of Southern Maine Administration
President: Richard L. Pattenaude
Provost & V.P. for Academic Affairs: Mark B. Lapping
Vice President for Administration: Samuel G. Andrews
Vice President for Student Development: Judith S. Ryan
Exec. Dir. for Enrollment Management: Rosa S. Redonnett
Executive Assistant to the President: Robert J. Goettel
Vice President for University Advancement: John Maestas
Director for Equal Opportunity: Sue Ellen Bordwell
