Vision & Mission | University of Maine at Presque Isle

Vision

Transforming lives through educational opportunities for all.

Mission

We inspire learners from near and far, of all ages and career stages, and support their personal journeys toward the future they seek.

Institutional Values

The core philosophies that will drive our employees are captured in a set of institutional values, known collectively as “The UMPI Way.” These values reflect our culture, guiding our actions and defining how we do business.

The UMPI Way is more than a list of values—it’s a way of being, working, and learning together. It reflects the culture we intentionally cultivate; one rooted in generosity, curiosity, and care. These values guide every interaction we have—with students, colleagues, partners, and our broader community. They are not aspirational—they are operational. They describe what we commit to every day and how we hold ourselves accountable to one another.

  • Supportive: We share information and resources generously. We lift as we climb.
  • Ethical: We act with honesty, integrity, and decency. Even when it’s hard. Especially when it matters.
  • Responsive: We adapt quickly and thoughtfully, responding to challenges with creativity and calm.
  • Visionary: We think ahead. We ask, “what if?” and “why not?” as we imagine a better future.
  • Innovative: We experiment, iterate, and learn from what doesn’t work as much as from what does.
  • Collaborative: We build bridges. We partner. We know we go farther when we go together.
  • Equitable: We challenge assumptions and actively center dignity, belonging, and justice in everything we do.

Service Promise

Excellence, every day!