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USM Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008
Division of University Outreach
Associate Provost: Robert J. Hansen
Associate Dean for Academic Outreach: Monique M. LaRocque; Director, International Exchange: Domenica T. Cipollone; Director, English for Speakers of Other Languages: Bart Weyand; Executive Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Kali Lightfoot; Executive Director, Center for Continuing Education: Stacy Calderwood; Director of Conferences: Elizabeth A. Morin; Executive Director, Lifeline Center for Wellness and Health Promotion: Thomas J. Downing; Director, Institute for Family-Owned Business: M. Thomas Juenemann
[Center for Continuing Education |Center for Technology Enhanced Learning
Department of Conferences | CEUs | English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL)
Institute for Family-Owned Business | International Student and Scholar Support
International Study Opportunities | Lifeline Center for Wellness and Health Promotion
National Student Exchange | Off-Campus Programs
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Short-Term Travel-Based Programs
Summer Session | Winter Session]
The Division of University Outreach is responsible for providing lifelong learning opportunities to the people of southern Maine that support their intellectual, educational, economic, environmental, and cultural interests.
Academic Outreach
Academic outreach programs include credit courses offered in alternative times, formats, and locations. Such offerings extend USM’s services throughout southern Maine and the state, providing opportunities to earn degrees for people who find regular, full-time attendance at a campus difficult, as well as opportunities for USM students to accelerate progress toward their degrees.
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Academic programming offered through the USM Summer Session includes traditional on-campus courses presented in accelerated one-, two-, three-, four-, and seven-week formats. Innovative institutes, conferences, and domestic and international short-term travel-based courses provide undergraduate and graduate students with vibrant learning experiences throughout the summer months. Summer Session also sponsors resident and commuter fine arts camps for aspiring musicians, vocalists, theatre dancers, and actors/actresses in grades 7-12. Residence hall accommodations and meals are available. For more information, contact the Summer Session office at (207) 780-5617 or visit the Web site, www.usm.maine.edu/summer.
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Weekend College offers the opportunity to expand academic studies from Friday evenings through Sunday afternoons. More than 60 classes are available each semester to help students accelerate their degree progress. For information, visit www.usm.maine.edu/eap/weekend or call (207) 780-5011.
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The Center for Technology-Enhanced Learning coordinates the offerings of undergraduate and graduate USM courses delivered statewide via interactive television (ITV), compressed video (CV), and online. CTEL supports the efforts of departments, programs, and faculty members who want to develop programs and courses for delivery in online and blended learning environments. CTEL staff provides faculty members with assistance from conceptualization to course development and delivery. For information, visit www.usm.maine.edu/ctel or call (207) 780-4540.
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USM offers a variety of courses for college credit at three University College sites: Bath-Brunswick; Saco; and Sanford. These centers offer a comprehensive array of services including registration, admission, financial aid, and academic advising. They may be contacted as follows: Bath-Brunswick, 9 Park Street, Bath, ME 04530, (207) 442-7736 or (800) 696-2329; Saco, 110 Main Street, Saco Island, Saco, ME 04072, (207) 282-4111 or (800) 696-3391; Sanford, 21 Bradeen Street, Suite 201, Springvale, ME 04083, (207) 324-6012 or (800) 696-3075. For information visit www.usm.maine.edu/eap/offcampus, or call (207) 780-4540.
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In the weeks between the fall and spring semesters, Winter Session offers intensive on-campus courses and some short-term travel-based courses. Winter Session courses are attractive to students who want to accelerate their degree progress. For more information, contact Winter Session at (207) 780-5617, or visit the Web site, www.usm.maine.edu/wintersession.
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The English for Speakers of Other Languages program is designed to meet the academic language needs of students whose first language is not English and who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the University. Based on a placement test, students are assigned to one of three levels of ESL reading, writing, and vocabulary, or to one of two levels of ESL grammar and writing. The ESOL Program also offers a section of College Writing (ESL 100C) only for students whose first language is not English and who have met language proficiency through placement or prerequisite courses. Students whose TOEFL scores are below the required 80-IBT/213-CBT but who are otherwise admissible to USM may apply to USM’s English Language Bridge program (ELB) through the Office of Admission. The noncredit Intensive English Language Program (IELP) allows students age 18 or older to improve their English for university entry or work. The IELP offers 22 hours of instruction per week for 15 weeks in the fall and spring semesters, and for four weeks in the summer. For more information, call (207) 780-4419, or visit www.usm.maine.edu/eap/esl.
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International Outreach
International exchange services and short-term travel-based courses assist USM students and members of the southern Maine community to broaden their world view through travel and greater understanding of other cultures.
The Office of International Exchange works closely with international students throughout their academic program at USM, including pre-arrival. The staff provides information and support in international student orientation, immigration policies and procedures, and on-going adjustment to the campus and community. Through the Multicultural Student Center, students can stay in contact with other international students on campus and meet students interested in other cultures. Please call (207) 780-4959 to reach the staff of the Office of International Exchange. More information can also be found on the Web at www.usm.maine.edu/international, www.usm.maine.edu/eeo/culture.
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The University offers a variety of opportunities for students to spend a semester or full year at another university while enrolled in a degree program at USM. International study maintains links to and information on programs offered throughout the world. Each year students participate in exchange programs in many parts of the world, including England, Ireland, France, Russia, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan. Scholarships for study and travel abroad are available. Planning should begin at least one year before the intended departure. For information on international study opportunities and other services of the office, contact the Office of International Exchange at (207) 780-4959. Additional information about international study opportunities can also be found at www.usm.maine.edu/international.
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USM’s short-term travel program offers students an excellent opportunity to earn up to six credit hours in a one- to five-week international or domestic travel-based course. Recent courses have included travel to Belgium, Belize, Canada, China, the Dominican Republic, Greece, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, and the United States. Travel courses are led by USM faculty members, and combine academic and experiential learning into an unforgettable educational experience in another culture. Whether the course is held in the United States or abroad, students acquire a broader perspective of the world around them. For more information contact the Summer Session office at (207) 780-5617, or visit the Web site, www.usm.maine.edu/summer.
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National Student Exchange offers students the opportunity to live and learn in another part of the United States. Students are able to spend up to one year at one of 190 schools while paying in-state tuition rates. Schools involved in the program are located in 48 states, three U. S. territories, and six Canadian provinces. Many USM students take part in the exchange each year, while students from other universities exchange to USM. For information call (207) 780-4959, or visit www.usm.maine.edu/international.
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Community Outreach
USM’s community outreach programs and services extend important noncredit learning opportunities that enhance the professional expertise and quality of life of the people in the region and state.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, also known as OLLI, offers intellectually stimulating learning opportunities and special educational activities for persons 50 years of age or older in a University environment. OLLI offers an extensive array of courses in the liberal arts and sciences. The courses are peer taught, there are no entrance requirements, grades, or tests, and no college background is needed. Courses run for eight weeks in the fall and spring, and four weeks in winter and summer. OLLI also features social activities, lectures, and educational travel. Membership and course fees are affordable and scholarships are available.
OLLI at USM serves as the National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, a national network of lifelong learning institutes designated and funded by The Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute sponsors research on topics in education for older adults, houses the office of the Maine Senior College Network, and sponsors SAGE (Senior Adult Growth Exchange). As the center for the Maine Senior College Network, OLLI provides communication, resources, and annual conferences for the 16 Senior Colleges located throughout Maine. OLLI further promotes the USM Lifeline program, USM-sponsored Elderhostels, and the University of Maine System’s policy for extending tuition waivers for academic credit classes to people aged 65 and over. For information, call 780-4406, or visit the Web sites, www.usm.maine.edu/OLLI, www.osher.net, or www.maineseniorcollege.org.
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The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) provides lifelong learning opportunities for professionals and the general public. CCE offers short-term, targeted, and skill-based courses for professionals in business, nursing and health professions, human services and nonprofits, and technology. Certificates are offered in human resource management, training, supervision, mediation, meeting facilitation, project management, and case management. Courses for the general public include a wide range of personal enrichment opportunities including programs in art, languages, writing, photography, and music. CCE also offers customized training solutions to meet the specific business needs of local companies. This training can be delivered at CCE’s location—the Joel and Linda Abromson Community Education Center on the Portland campus—or on site. For complete information visit www.usm.maine.edu/cce or call (207) 780-5900 or (800) 787-0468.
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The Department of Conferences provides planning and coordination to those who wish to use the University’s conference facilities and services. The Department specializes in conference registration services; its conference planning and management services are extended to professional and trade associations, government agencies, private business, and community groups and organizations. Programs can be conducted on the USM campuses or off-campus wherever an appropriate meeting site can be arranged. Facilities available at USM include overnight rooms, classrooms, computer labs, state-of-the-art lecture halls, and function rooms. The Joel and Linda Abromson Community Education Center, with the 500-seat Hannaford Lecture Hall, is particularly suited for a variety of community events. The Center is located at 88 Bedford Street in Portland, adjacent to the USM Parking Garage. For information call (207) 780-5960 or visit the Web site, www.usm.maine.edu/conferences.
The Department of Conferences manages the Stone House Conference Center, located on the scenic Wolfe’s Neck peninsula in Freeport. The Stone House provides a comfortable yet functional setting that is ideal for small- to moderate-sized conferences and meetings. For information or a full conference package, call (207) 865-3428 or visit the Web site, www.usm.maine.edu/stonehouse.
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The Institute for Family-Owned Business provides a forum for addressing the challenges of starting, owning, and maintaining businesses with other members of the same family. The Institute helps family firms realize the commonalities they share, provides opportunities for networking, and develops programs for the unique education and management skills needed. The Institute provides workshops, conferences, and networking opportunities on family business issues. For information, call (207) 780-5935, or visit the Web site, www.usm.maine.edu/ifob.
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The Lifeline Center helps individuals and organizations in southern Maine adopt health-enhancing lifestyles by providing leadership and services in fitness, exercise, rehabilitation, health fitness education, recreation, and employee wellness. Structured exercise classes offer step aerobics, fitness walking, jogging, weight training, and free-style aerobics. Certificates in fitness instruction and in fundamentals for worksite wellness are also available. Lifeline is open to all faculty, staff, students, and the general public. For more information call (207) 780-4170, or visit www.usm.maine.edu/lifeline.
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The Center for Continuing Education coordinates and manages the CEU system for the University of Southern Maine. The Continuing Education Unit is a nationally accepted measurement of participation in noncredit continuing education. Each year, thousands of people use CEUs for retaining professional certifications, licenses, and association memberships. The Center maintains cumulative transcripts for everyone who takes CEU-bearing programs through one or more of the noncredit program departments at USM. For information about CEUs at USM call (207) 780-5900.
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