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TABLE OF CONTENTS
USM OVERVIEW
Equal Opportunity Statement
Introduction
Message from President Botman
Division Organization
Governance Structures
Undergraduate Education at USM
Graduate Education at USM
2008-2009 Academic Calendar
USM's Commitment to Diversity
COURSE MANAGEMENT
Class Schedules
Classroom Assignments
Course Registration, Adds and Drops
Enrollment Caps
Class Lists
Textbooks and other Copyrighted Materials
Blackboard Course Management Software
Other Instructional Technology and Media
Course Syllabus
Student Course Evaluations
Academic Advising
Prior Learning Assessment
MaineStreet
Academic Alert Program
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RESOURCES
University Libraries
Instructional Technology and Media Services
IT Network Services and IT User Services
Center for Technology-Enhanced Learning
Geographic Information Systems Laboratories
Bookstores
Office of Support for Students with Disabilities
Learning Foundations
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Office of Early Student Success
Academic Assessment
Information Reporting
International Programs
Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement
Other Co-Curricular Learning Opportunities
Employee and Organization Development
Office of Community Standards
Space and Scheduling
Department of Conferences
Parking
University Health and Counseling Services
Lifeline and Employee Wellness
Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs
Career Services and Professional Life Development
Police Department
USM Card
Dining Services
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FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Core Curriculum
Honors Program
Russell Scholars Program
Women and Gender Studies Program
International Teaching and Research Opportunities
Center for Teaching
Provost’s Summer Writing Seminar
The Writing Collaborative
Maine Watersheds Project
Technology Assistance Program
Faculty Senate Research Fund
Trustee Professorship
Russell Chair in Philosophy and Education
Office of Sponsored Programs
Office of Research Compliance
Research Council
Research Assistance Fund
School or College Development Support
Convocation
Faculty Senate and Committees
Other University-wide Committees
Department-, College- and School-Level Committees
Civic Engagement, Service Learning and Community Service
IMPORTANT USM AND UMS POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Personnel Policies and Practices:
Salary Payment Schedule
Tenure, Promotion and Other Personnel Actions
Sabbaticals and Other Leaves
Credit Banking Policy
Outside Employment
Other Conflicts of Interest
Work-Related Travel
Course Management:
Late Registrations, Adds and Drops
Course Withdrawal
Incomplete Grades
Class Cancellation
Holidays
Student Participation in Co-curricular Activities
Assessing Student Learning
Examination Policy
Grade Point Averages
Student Academic Appeals
Handling Graded Written Materials
Confidentiality of Student Records
Directory Information
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Student Conduct:
Academic Integrity
Other Student Conduct Issues
Information Handling:
E-mail Communication Policy
A-List
FAC-List
Handling Confidential Information
Other Policies:
Non-Discrimination Notice
Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Assault
Tobacco Smoking and Use
Use of Alcoholic Beverages
Illegal Drugs
HIV/AIDS Policy
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
Facility Rental Policy
Use of University Equipment
Fire Safety
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2008-2009 USM Faculty Handbook
This page last updated
08/28/2008
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