Meeting Actions - University of Maine System

Notification of Board of Trustees Actions

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January 13, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting

During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on January 13, 2025 at the University of Southern Maine the Board approved the following actions:

Redlined Board Policies

The Board of Trustees approved the final version of the edited Board Policy 214 as initially presented in redlined form at the November 2024 Board Meeting and provided at the January 2025 Board Meeting materials in final form.

Confirmation of Board of Visitors’ Appointments

The Board of Trustees confirmed the Boards of Visitors’ appointments for 2025-2028, as presented.

Vote to Approve University of Maine System 2025 Honorary Degree

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025 nominations for Honorary Degree as presented.

Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement, Associate Faculties of the University of Maine

The Board of Trustees authorized the Chancellor to execute the collective bargaining agreement with the Associated Faculties of the University of Maine (AFUM), upon notice that the agreement has been ratified.

Art Building Pre-Development Agreement, USM

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 Southern Maine (USM) to expend up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) for a Pre-Development agreement for design services with Great Falls Construction (Great Falls or Developer) for the construction of a new Art Building on the Gorham campus.

Modernization of Witter Farm, University of Maine Authorization to increase project budget

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 spending from $2.6 to $3.5 million for the construction of a new modern robotic dairy facility, renovate two existing barns, and demolish four existing barns located on the J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center in Old Town, Maine.

Land Donation to University of Maine, UM – Hilliar St. Lot 27C Old Town, ME

The Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee, and approved the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine, to accept the donation of a parcel of land of 0.46 acres from Nancy Nolette adjacent to the Witter property and University’s bike path identified on the Old Town, Maine tax map as Lot 27C Hilliard St.

Dental Lab Construction and Furnishing, UMPI

Bangor Hall Disposal Recommendation, UMA

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 Augusta to sell Bangor Hall at fair market value with all final terms and conditions subject to review and approval of the University of Maine System. Treasurer and General Counsel.

Building Acquisition Request – 125 Community Drive, Augusta, ME

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 Augusta to purchase the 14,350 sq. ft. commercial building at 125 Community Drive in Augusta, Maine with all final terms and conditions subject to review and approval of the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.

CONSENT AGENDA

Acceptance of Minutes

New Academic Program Proposal: M.S in Business, UMPI

New Academic Program Proposal: B.A. in Criminal Justice, UM

Naming of Roadway – USM Gorham Campus

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the University of Maine on March 9-10, 2025.