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 1998 ENROLLMENT
Historic Summary of Student Enrollment:
Headcount
Year
Undergraduate
Graduate*
Total
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
1998
8,436
1,999
10,462
Full-Time and Part-Time
1997
1998
Undergraduate
Full-Time
3,612
3,737
Part-Time
2,883
2,675
Graduate Degree*
Full-Time
951
978
Part-Time
975
1,021
Non-Degree
Full-Time
135
142
Part-Time
1,674
1,909
Total
10,230
10,462
Enrollment by Level
1997
1998
Associate Degree
288
210
Baccalaurate Degree
6,207
6,202
Graduate Degree*
1,927
1,999
Non-Degree Students
1,809
2,051
FTE Students
6,234
6,385
Student Credit Hours
87,320
89,440
Enrollment by College
1997
1998
On-Campus (Portland & Gorham)
Applied Science
494
550
Arts & Sciences
4,371
4,271
Business
847
841
Education & Human Development
622
635
Law
289
291
Nursing
499
697
Other
1,939
1,868
Lewistion/Auburn College
754
645
Off-Campus
322
344
ITV
N/A
320
Total
10,230
10,462
*Includes Law and matriculated graduate students
Enrollment by Gender
1997
1998
#
%
#
%
Undergraduate
Men
3,283
32%
3,393
32%
Women
5,021
49%
5,070
49%
Graduate**
Men
671
7%
677
7%
Women
1,255
12%
1,322
13%
Total
Men
3,954
39%
4,070
39%
Woman
6,276
61%
6,392
61%
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic
#
%
American Indian
114
1.1%
Black/Non-Hispanic
60
.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
106
1.0%
Hispanic
56
.5%
Non-Resident Alien
3
.03%
Total
339
3.2%
White/Non-Hispanic
10,123
97.7%
Geographic Origin(Residency)
#
%
Maine
Undergraduate
7,933
75.8%
Graduate**
1,855
17.7%
Out-of-State
Undergraduate
490
4.7%
Graduate**
136
1.3%
International
Undergraduate
29
.3%
Graduate**
19
.2%
Total
10,462
100.0%
Active Alumni by Residence
#
%
Maine
20,425
77.4%
Other States
5,849
22.2%
Foreign
125
0.5%
Total
26,399
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
Women's Studies
-
1
-
Total
3
41
19
Degrees Conferred
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master/Law
1994
92
869
289
1995
79
972
325
1996
66
893
301
1997
76
826
351
1998
71
842
373
Degrees Awarded by College: Acad. Yr. 1997-98
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master/Law
Applied Science
-
71
4
Arts & Sciences
32
526
12
Business
33
95
24
Education
-
5
171
Nursing
6
104
38
Lewistion/Auburn
-
41
11
Public Policy
-
-
22
Law
-
-
91
Total
71
842
373
Some precentages may not total to 100 because of rounding.
STAFF
Classification Categories
Professional
464
Faculty
345
Classified
353
Service/Maintenance
85
Police
15
Total
1,262
E&G Budget Support by Source FY 1997-98*
Gross Tuition and Fees
$27,652,345
42.6%
Waivers
(2,427,504)
(3.7%)
Fee Revenue
3,163,003
4.8%
Indirect Costs
1,150,000
1.8%
Sales and Service
2,579,000
4.0%
Other Revenue
1,002,602
1.5%
State Appropriations
32,002,587
49.1%
Total
$65,225,620
100.0%
*As of 8/28/98
University Library
1997/98
Collection
Growth
Totals
Volumes
9,070
388,624
Govt. Document Units
58,501
175,638
Serials Subscriptions
(254)
3,372
Microform Units
153,434
1,096,858
Audio Casettes/CDs
146
1,490
Total (Volumes & Units)
220,897
1,665,982
Law Library
Collection
Totals
Bound Volumes
189,427
Microform Equivalents
114,110
Total
303,537
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
Catherine M. Pinkham
John R. DiMatteo
Esther N. Rauch
Albert B. Glickman
Dr. Wickham Skinner
Peny S. Harris
Sally G. Vamvakias
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: Vincent Pellegrino
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 Campus Pluralism and
Equal Opportunity: Sue Ellen Bordwell
