In such cases, the appointment letter provisions control in regard to that term or condition only. Statements concerning the authority of the President as administrative head of the university include the Chancellor in the Chancellor's capacity as administrative head of System-wide Services. However, references to the Chancellor are to the Chancellor as the chief administrative officer of the University System. This handbook is for general information only and is not a statement of contractual obligation. The University of Maine System reserves the right to change, or discontinue without notice, any plan, program, benefit or term or condition set forth herein.
Some benefits have a limited sign-up period.
Consult your university benefits office and benefits publications for additional information. Decisions regarding any benefit programs described in this booklet will be governed by the appropriate Plan Document. Changes will be made to this handbook periodically and will be distributed accordingly. The most up to date version is available on the worldwide Web.