The events that have unfolded in our country in the past year—from Charlottesville to the mass shooting in Las Vegas—are a stark reminder to us all of the vital role that public institutions of higher education play in this nation in delineating norms of civility, inclusion, and democracy. The intolerance, racism, and bigotry that have…
Reorganization. My thanks to all who participated in and/or provided feedback regarding the proposed organizational structure of the University. My special thanks to the Task Force that led us through this process, which included the following individuals: Administration, Faculty and Staff : Deborah Hodgkins, Gregg Bouchard, Nancy Pierce, Dan LaLonde, David Buckingham, Jason Johnston, John…
Dear Campus Community, As many of you may know, it’s been a goal of mine that communication and inclusion be hallmarks of the UMPI administration and the president’s office in particular. To that end, I have continued a number of initiatives undertaken by President Schott, including semester visits to each of our campus dormitories to…
