Apply Give Careers Portal search News Universities Students Faculty & Staff Trustees Data & Policy Offices Freedom of Access Requests Your Right to Know: Freedom of Access Requests “The public’s right to information about government activities lies at the heart of a democratic government. The Maine Freedom of Access Act (“FOAA”) grants the people of this state a broad right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens. The act also ensures the accountability of the government to the citizens of the state by requiring public access to the meetings of public bodies. Transparency and open decision-making are fundamental principles of the Maine Freedom of Access Act, and they are essential to ensuring continued trust and confidence in our government.” (From www.maine.gov/foaa/) University of Maine System – Public Access Officer James Thelen, Chief of Staff and General Counsel 46 University Drive Augusta, Maine 04330 Phone: 207-621-3441 Fax: 207-621-3074 Email: FOAA@maine.edu The State Freedom of Access Act requires the University of Maine System to designate a public access officer to serve as the contact person with regard to requests for public records. Because the University of Maine System consists of System-wide Services, the Chancellor’s Office, and seven universities, records are not centrally located. The following are the designated contacts for particular records and the public access officer is available to respond to or assist with requests, and answer any questions. University of Maine Kimberly Whitehead, Chief of Staff Phone: 207-581-1512 Email: kimberly.whitehead@maine.edu University of Maine at Augusta Domna Giatas, Executive Director of Communications and Planning Phone: 207-621-3495 Email: domna.giatas@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington Laurie Gardner, Executive Director for Finance and Administration Phone: 207-778-7272 Email: lgardner@maine.edu University of Maine at Fort Kent Pamela Ashby, Chief Business Officer Phone: 207-834-7550 Email: pam.ashby@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias Daniel Qualls, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs and Head of Campus Phone: 207-255-1210 Email: daniel.qualls@maine.edu University of Maine at Presque Isle Rachel Rice, Director of Community and Media Relations Phone: 207-768-9452 Email: rachel.rice@maine.edu University of Southern Maine Jared Cash, Vice President of Enrollment Management Phone: 207-780-4770 Email: jcash@maine.edu University of Maine System Media, Legislative, and Other Requests Dan Demeritt, Executive Director of Public Affairs Phone: 207-441-6962 Email: dan.demeritt@maine.edu Finances and Procurement Rudy Gabrielson, Chief Procurement Officer Phone: 207-780-4235 Email: william.gabrielson@maine.edu Human Resources Chris Lindstrom, Co-Interim Chief Human Resources Officer chris.lindstrom@maine.edu 207-581-1543 Tracy Elliott, Co-Interim Chief Human Resources Officer tracye@maine.edu 207-581-5492 Facilities Chip Gavin, Chief Facilities Management and General Services Officer Phone: 207-621-3482 Email: chip.gavin@maine.edu Contact Information Phone: 207-621-3441 Fax: 207-621-3074 Mailing Address: University of Maine System Office of General Counsel 46 University Drive Augusta, ME 04330 OCR Resolution Accessibility & Non-Discrimination Privacy Policy Freedom of Access Requests Style Guide Site Map Report Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination and Harassment COVID-19 Guidance and Resources © 2021 University of Maine System