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.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and
in pursuing its own goals of pluralism, the University of Southern
Maine shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability,
or veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the
University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about
discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the campus
compliance officer, Sue Ellen Bordwell, 7 College Avenue, 207-780-5094/TTY
207-780-5646.
FALL 1997 ENROLLMENT
Historic Summary of Student Enrollment:
Headcount
Year
Undergraduate
Graduate*
Total
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
1997
8,217
2,013
10,230
Full-Time and Part-Time
1996
1997
Undergraduate
Full-Time
3,398
3,612
Part-Time
2,950
2,883
Graduate Degree*
Full-Time
896
951
Part-Time
986
975
Non-Degree
Full-Time
141
135
Part-Time
1,595
1,674
Total
9,966
10,230
Enrollment by Level
1996
1997
Associate Degree
285
288
Baccalaurate Degree
6,063
6,207
Graduate Degree*
1,882
1,927
Non-Degree Students
1,736
1,809
FTE Students
5,982
6,234
Student Credit Hours
84,065
87,320
Enrollment by College
1996
1997
On-Campus (Portland & Gorham)
Applied Science
530
494
Arts & Sciences
4,343
4,371
Business
864
847
Education & Human Development
626
622
Law
288
289
Nursing
493
499
Other
2,006
1,939
Lewistion/Auburn College
604
754
Off-Campus
212
322
Total
9,966
10,230
*Includes Law and matriculated graduate students
FALL 1997 ENROLLMENT (CONT.)
Enrollment by Gender
1996
1997
#
%
#
%
Undergraduate
Men
3,247
33%
3,283
32%
Women
4,837
48%
5,021
49%
Graduate**
Men
690
7%
671
7%
Women
1,192
12%
1,255
12%
Total
Men
3,937
40%
3,954
39%
Woman
6,029
60%
6,276
61%
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic
#
%
American Indian
98
.9%
Black/Non-Hispanic
48
.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
109
1.1%
Hispanic
45
.4%
Non-Resident Alien
8
.1%
Total
308
3.0%
White/Non-Hispanic
9,922
97.0%
Geographic Origin(Residency)
#
%
Maine
Undergraduate
7,825
76.5%
Graduate**
1,770
17.3%
Out-of-State
Undergraduate
479
4.6%
Graduate**
156
1.5%
International
Undergraduate
56
.5%
Graduate**
25
.2%
Total
10,230
100.0%
Active Alumni by Residence
#
%
Maine
20,722
77.6%
Other States
5,839
21.9%
Foreign
130
0.5%
Total
26,691
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
4
1
Public Policy
-
-
3
Total
3
40
19
Degrees Conferred
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master/Law
1993
120
1,024
312
1994
92
869
289
1995
79
972
325
1996
66
893
301
1997
76
826
351
Degrees Awarded by College: Acad. Yr. 1996-97
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master/Law
Applied Science
-
75
9
Arts & Sciences
32
463
11
Business
38
130
37
Education
-
10
147
Nursing
6
106
35
Lewistion/Auburn
-
42
-
Public Policy
-
-
21
Law
-
-
91
Total
76
826
351
Some precentages may not total to 100 because of rounding.
STAFF
Classification Categories
Professional
446
Faculty
336
Classified
361
Service/Maintenance
86
Police
16
Total
1,245
E&G Budget Support by Source FY 1996-97*
Tuition and Fees
$27,652,345
44.4%
Indirect Costs
1,050,000
1.7%
Sales and Service
2,010,000
3.2%
Other Revenue
573,313
.9%
State Appropriations
31,072,126
49.8%
Total
$62,357,784
100.0%
*As of 9/10/97
University Library
1996/97
Collection
Growth
Totals
Volumes
8,343
379,554
Govt. Document Units
7,768
117,137
Serials Subscriptions
(298)
3,626
Microform Units
(80,157)
943,424
Audio Casettes/CDs
(37)
1,344
Total (Volumes & Units)
(60,463)
1,445,085
Law Library
Collection
Totals
Bound Volumes
188,206
Microform Equivalents
110,301
Total
298,507
ADMINISTRATION
University of Maine System Board of Trustees
J. Duke Albanese
Bennet D. Katz
Judith W. Andrucki
Donald L. McDowell
James R. Caron
James D. Mullen
Gregory G. Cyr
Esther N. Rauch
John R. DiMatteo
Dr. Wickham Skinner
Albert B. Glickman
Sally G. Vamvakias
Peny S. Harris
Ryan K. Witham
Ralph L. Hodgkins. Jr
George W. Wood III, M.D.
Chancellor: Dr. Terrance J. MacTaggart
University of Southern Maine Administration
President: Richard L. Pattenaude
Provost & V.P. for Academic Affairs: Mark B. Lapping
Chief Financial Officer: Samual G. Andrews
Vice President for University Advancement: Richard Sturgeon
Vice President for Enrollment Management: Rosa S. Redonnett
Vice President for Student Development: Judith S. Ryan
Executive Assistant to the President: Robert J. Goettel
Director for Equal Opportunity: Sue Ellen Bordwell
