Notification of Board of Trustees Actions
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May 18, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting
During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 18, 2026 at the University of Maine at Fort Kent the Board approved the following actions:
Redlined Board Policies
The Board of Trustees approved the final version of the edited Board Policies 307, 308, 309, 311, and 312 as initially presented in redlined form at the March 2026 Board Meeting and provided at the May 2026 Board Meeting materials in final form.
Confirmation of Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of the Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees as presented.
Consent Agenda
Acceptance of Minutes
New academic program proposal: Ph.D. in Nursing, UM
New academic program proposal: Doctor of Nursing Practice, UM
Honorary Degree
Lease Renewal Authorization, USM – Tower Specialist (WMPG)
Orchard Trails Apartments Lease Increase, UM
Naming of UMaine Machias Science Building, UMM
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 Augusta through June 30, 2027.
Vote to Approve Presidential Compensation
The Board of Trustees authorized Chancellor Malloy to conclude negotiations and finalize presidential contract terms and compensation consistent with the discussions held in executive session.
FY2027 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 FY2027 Proposed University of Maine System Operating & Capital Budget and Recommended Student Charges
Interim Financing Request Crewe Center for the Arts, USM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee and authorized the issuance of a System internal loan to the University of Southern Maine for up to $1.6 million, as determined by the Treasurer, for the purpose of funding capital project expenditures for the Crewe Center for the Arts on the Portland campus with debt service to be paid from philanthropy or other University of Southern Maine resources.
Authorization for the Maine Graduate and Professional Center (“Maine Center) Renovation Budget and Interim Financing
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee, and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the Maine Center, to increase spending by $2,000,000 for a total of up to $11,600,000 for renovations and capital improvements at the Maine Center, and authorizes the issuance of an internal loan to the Maine Center for up to $2,000,000, as determined by the Treasurer, for the purpose of funding the current phase of renovations at the Maine Center with debt service to be paid from the Harold Alfond Foundation’s UMS TRANSFORMS grant and revenue generated from leases, space use, and program fees at the Maine Center.
University of Maine Energy Center (UMEC) Budget Increase, Financing, Project, and Reimbursement Resolution Authorization, 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 increase the authorized spend of $8.7 million by $101.3 million for a total of $110 million for the design and construction of a new University of Maine Energy Center.
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee, and approved the Financing and Project Authorization resolution for the University of Maine Energy Center project on the Orono campus with a maximum principal amount of debt of $104,000,000.
Jenness Hall Renovations, 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 (UMaine), to expend up to $4 million for renovations within Jenness Hall.
UMaine Forest Biomaterials Innovation Center, Authorization to increase project budget, UM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee to authorize the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine (UMaine), to increase spending from $7,425,000 to $9,425,000 for the design and construction of the new Forest Biomaterials Innovation Center research facility.
UMaine Request for Increase in Expenditure for the Darling Marine Center Marine Culture Laboratory Renovation to Increase the Resilience of Maine’s Aquaculture Industry, 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 (UMaine), to increase the approved expenditure from $1,362,000 to $1,612,000 for the Darling Marine Center Marine Culture Laboratory Renovation to Increase the Resilience of Maine’s Aquaculture Industry.
Health and Life Sciences Complex, 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 (UMaine), to expend up to $4,500,000 to initiate and finalize the building programmatic elements, site location, total project budget, and early design services for a new Health & Life Sciences Complex.
Off-cycle tenure request, UMFK
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and approves off-cycle tenure, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, to be effective September 1, 2026.
Tenure at the time of hire, USM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and approves tenure at time of hire, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Southern Maine, to be effective September 1, 2025.
Tenure at the time of hire, UM
The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and approves tenure at time of hire, Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maine, to be effective September 1, 2026.
Elimination Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish (UM)
The Board accepted the recommendation to eliminate the Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish at the University of Maine.
USM Formation of College of Education
The Board of Trustees approved the formation of the College of Education at the University of Southern Maine to strengthen the university’s capacity to educate and prepare teachers, educational leaders, and mental health professionals; support innovative instruction and research; and advance the University of Maine System’s efforts to address Maine’s critical educator and behavioral health workforce needs.
Resolution for Trustee Eames
The Board approved a resolution for Trustee Lisa Marchese Eames thanking her for her service.
Resolution for Trustee Kemler
The Board approved a resolution for Trustee William Kemler thanking him for his service.
Resolution for Trustee Worth
The Board approved a resolution for Trustee Riley Worth thanking him for his service.
Resolution for Chair Riley
The Board approved a resolution for Chair Trish Riley thanking her for her service.
Election of Board Officers
The Board of Trustees approved the FY2027 nominations for Chair and Vice Chair as presented by the Nominating Committee.
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the University of Maine July 13, 2026.
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Dannel Malloy, Chancellor
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