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20-A ME Rev Stat § 10901-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10901-A. University of Maine System

 §10901-A. University of Maine System The University of Maine System is made up of 7 universities.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]1.  Campuses.  The universities of the University of Maine System are located and named as follows:   A. Orono - University of Maine;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]B. Augusta - University of Maine at Augusta;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]C. Farmington - University of Maine at Farmington;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]D. Fort Kent - University of Maine at Fort Kent;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]E. Machias - University of Maine at Machias;   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]F. Presque Isle - University of Maine at Presque Isle; and   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).]G. Portland and Gorham - University of Southern Maine.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 12, §UUU1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10902-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10902-A. Report by trustees

 §10902-A. Report by trustees The trustees, or their board representative, shall appear annually, in January, before the Joint Standing Committee on Education to report on efforts by the University of Maine System to comply with the state public policy on higher education established by section 10902. That report shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:   [PL 1985, c. 779, §49 (AMD).]1.  Planning.  Efforts of the trustees to assure a cohesive system of planning for a delivery of higher educational opportunities; and   [PL 1983, c. 799, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Accounting.  An accounting of the prior year's funding.   [PL 1983, c. 799, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §49 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10902-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10902-B. Report by chancellor

 §10902-B. Report by chancellor The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall be invited by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate annually, in January, to appear before a joint session of the Legislature to address the Legislature on the state of the university system and such other matters as the chancellor desires to bring to the Legislature's attention.   [PL 1985, c. 779, §50 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 799, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §50 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10903. State agency

 §10903. State agency The university shall be an instrumentality and agency of the State for the purpose for which it was established and for which it has been managed and maintained under Private and Special Law 1865, chapter 532, and related supplementary legislation.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10904. Trust funds

 §10904. Trust funds 1.  Accounting.  Endowment, trust and other nonexpendable funds for investment held by the trustees, which have been or may be created and established by private donors for the benefit of the university or for any purpose directly related to the activities of the university, shall be preserved in their several separate identities in the books of account of the university and administered according to the terms of the gifts.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Management of individual funds.  For the purpose of investment only, and in order to afford to each fund the advantage of a diversification of risk wider than can be obtained by preserving the investment unity of each fund, and in the absence of any conditions or restrictions to the contrary made by the donor, the trustees may combine, pool and merge these funds with other similar funds. The trustees shall account for profits, losses and income to each individual fund in the proportion which its value bears to the total value of the merged fund as of the date of merger.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Valuation of individual funds.  If a new fund is merged into an existing combination of funds, the proportionate shares shall be determined by calculating the assets of the existing combination of funds at the then market value, and calculating the future shares of each individual fund in proportion to its value to the whole of the new combination.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10904-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10904-A. Maintenance fund

 §10904-A. Maintenance fund The treasurer of the university shall establish and maintain a fund for maintenance of building space constructed with proceeds of any bond issued pursuant to an Act of the Legislature that requires such an account. The trustees shall acquire sufficient private and other non-General Fund contributions to maintain the space for the expected duration of its use.   [PL 1997, c. 718, Pt. A, §10 (AFF); PL 1997, c. 718, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 718, Pt. B, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 718, §§A10,B2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 718, §B1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10905. Treasurer; compensation

 §10905. Treasurer; compensation The trustees shall appoint a full-time treasurer of the university. The treasurer shall give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the office in an amount and with such conditions and sureties as the trustees may determine. The compensation of the treasurer shall be set by the trustees.   [PL 1983, c. 862, §65 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §81 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §65 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10906. Powers and duties of treasurer

 §10906. Powers and duties of treasurer 1.  Receipt and custody of moneys, expenditures, authority to contract.  The treasurer shall:   A. Receive and have custody of all moneys received for the university;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]B. Make all expenditures upon vouchers authenticated and approved in a manner designated by the trustees; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]C. Have no authority to contract debts and obligations or borrow money except:   (1) Loans in anticipation of assured revenues when approved by vote of the trustees; and   (2) Other loans when directed by vote of the trustees and duly and properly authorized by the Governor.   All such loans shall be effected in accordance with the provisions of chapter 412.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §13 (AMD).][PL 1987, c. 735, §13 (AMD).] 2.  Report of treasurer.  The treasurer shall prepare a complete report for the period ending on June 30th of each year and forward a copy of the report to the Governor, the board of trustees and the members of the Legislature.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 735, §13 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10907 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10907. Transfer of credits; uniform course numbering; uniform course description; committee

 §10907. Transfer of credits; uniform course numbering; uniform course description; committee 1.  Formation.  The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall form a committee composed of:   A. The Dean of Academic Affairs or designee from each campus of the University of Maine System;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]B. One faculty member selected by the faculty from each campus of the University of Maine System;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]C. One student representative selected by the student body of each campus of the University of Maine System;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]D. The Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs of the University of Maine System to serve as an ex officio member; and   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]E. One member of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education to serve as an ex officio member and to be selected by the chairmen of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education.   [PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).] 2.  Chairman.  The committee shall elect one of its members as chairman.   [PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Meetings.  The committee shall be selected as soon as reasonably possible after the effective date of this section. The Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs shall notify all members of the time and place of the first meeting. At that time, the committee shall organize and adopt rules as to the administration of its affairs. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed by the chancellor for travel expenses.   [PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Duties.  The committee shall establish:   A. A uniform system to facilitate the transfer of credits for equivalent courses between the various units of the University of Maine System;   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).]B. Development of a uniform course numbering system; and   [PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW).]C. Development of uniform course descriptions to provide an easy comparison of courses offered between the various units of the University of Maine System.   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).][PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).] 5.  Report and implementation.  The committee shall report the results of its deliberations and its recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System no later than one year from the effective date of this subsection, as amended. The trustees shall implement the recommendations no later than the beginning of the fall semester of 1985.   [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 97, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10907-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10907-A. Transfer of postsecondary credits; award of degree

 §10907-A. Transfer of postsecondary credits; award of degree A person who earns an associate degree from the Maine Community College System must be allowed to transfer credits earned at a community college in this State to the University of Maine System for use toward a baccalaureate degree from the University of Maine System in accordance with agreements developed between the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System. A student who earns credits at the University of Maine System, but who does not earn a degree, must be allowed to transfer those credits to the Maine Community College System for use toward an associate degree.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. EEEEE, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. EEEEE, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10908 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10908. Educational opportunities for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

 §10908. Educational opportunities for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families In conjunction with the Maine Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Advisory Council established pursuant to Title 22, section 3789‑D, the University of Maine System:   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]1.  Placement.  Shall promote opportunities for educational placement for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families who meet applicable admissions requirements; and   [PL 1983, c. 806, §82 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).] 2.  Supportive services.  Within the limits of available funds for supportive services, shall make available to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients admitted as students opportunities for supportive services which may include, but are not limited to, remedial educational courses, day care services, counseling services and other programs and services consistent with the policy and intent of Title 22, chapter 1054.   [PL 1983, c. 806, §82 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 806, §82 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §52 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 360, §C2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A5 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10909 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10909. University of Maine System Scholarship Fund

 §10909. University of Maine System Scholarship Fund The University of Maine System Scholarship Fund is created and established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System. All revenues credited to this fund must be distributed as need-based scholarships for students attending the University of Maine System. These scholarships may be awarded only to those students who are residents of the State. The fund may not be used for the costs of administering the scholarships. Fees credited from the University of Maine System registration plate pursuant to Title 29‑A, section 456 may not be distributed as scholarships to students attending the University of Maine.   [PL 2005, c. 109, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 109, §2 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10910 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE|20-A §10910. Report on a statewide online advanced placement course program

 §10910. Report on a statewide online advanced placement course program By February 15, 2020, and annually thereafter, the university shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters on the status of a statewide online advanced placement course program. The report must include, but is not limited to, whether the program is meeting its goals, measures of student success, the number of students accessing support through the university, if any, and the number of students participating in the program and their levels of success and how those levels of success compare to national standards.   [PL 2019, c. 500, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 500, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10921 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS|20-A §10921. Displaced homemaker

 §10921. Displaced homemaker As used in this chapter, "displaced homemaker" means an individual who:   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]1.  Former worker in home.  Has worked in the home for a substantial number of years providing unpaid household services for members of the individual's family;   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).] 2.  No gainful employment.  Is not gainfully employed or is not employed in a position offering reasonable opportunities for advancement;   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Difficulty in getting employment.  Has had or would have difficulty securing employment; and   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Former dependency.  Has been dependent on the income of another family member, but is no longer supported by such income, or has been dependent on federal assistance, but is no longer eligible for such assistance, or is supported as the parent of minor children by government assistance or spousal support, but whose children are within one year of reaching majority.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10922 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS|20-A §10922. New Ventures Maine program

 §10922. New Ventures Maine program The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall maintain a program to provide job counseling, job training, job placement and referral services to displaced homemakers in cooperation with existing displaced homemaker programs.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. Q, §1 (REV).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10923 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS|20-A §10923. Chancellor

 §10923. Chancellor 1.  Powers.  The Chancellor of the University of Maine System is responsible for the administration of displaced homemaker programs. The chancellor shall implement these programs by contracting with the existing displaced homemaker program to deliver services statewide.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Rules.  The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall adopt rules and procedures necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10924 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS|20-A §10924. New Ventures Maine Advisory Council

 §10924. New Ventures Maine Advisory Council 1.  Membership.  The New Ventures Maine Advisory Council, established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 54, and in this chapter referred to as "the council," is composed of the following individuals:   A. The Chancellor of the University of Maine System or the chancellor's designee; and   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]B. Fifteen individuals appointed by the Governor who have experience with the problems of displaced homemakers entering, reentering or retraining for the paid workforce or starting a small business. The council shall elect a chair from among its members.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW); PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. Q, §2 (REV).] 2.  Responsibility.  The council shall advise the Chancellor of the University of Maine System on formulating policies related to the administration of this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. Q, §2 (REV).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10925 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 411-A: DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS|20-A §10925. Annual report

 §10925. Annual report The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters on an annual basis regarding services provided pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10950 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM|20-A §10950. Legislative findings of fact

 §10950. Legislative findings of fact The purpose of this chapter is to promote the welfare and prosperity of the people of the State and the continuation and improvement of their educational opportunities through enabling the University of Maine System to borrow money and enter into financing transactions in its own name, on behalf of the State, to provide money for the financing of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement and equipping of facilities, structures and related systems in furtherance of the purposes of the University of Maine System, all to the public benefit and good, and the exercise of the powers, to the extent and manner provided in this chapter, is declared to be for a public purpose and to be the exercise of an essential governmental function.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM|20-A §10953. Assured revenues financing transactions

 §10953. Assured revenues financing transactions In furtherance of the provisions of section 10906, subsection 1, paragraph C, subparagraph (1), the university may, when directed by vote of the trustees, borrow money and enter into financing transactions in anticipation of assured revenues in the name of the university, on behalf of the State, and issue evidences of indebtedness in connection with such financing transactions:   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]1.  Cost of project.  To finance the cost of any one project, or more than one, or any combination of projects;   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).] 2.  Finance temporary deficit.  To finance any temporary cash flow deficit or temporary operating deficit that the trustees anticipate will be fully paid with the proceeds of assured revenues dedicated to that purpose.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).] 3.  Refund evidences of indebtedness.  To refund evidences of indebtedness issued pursuant to this chapter or to refund general obligation debt of the State; or   [PL 1993, c. 2, §2 (AMD).] 4.  Refund refunding borrowings.  To refund any such refunding borrowings.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).] All evidences of indebtedness issued in connection with assured revenues financing transactions entered into pursuant to this section shall be authorized by majority vote of the trustees.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 578, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 2, §2 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 10954 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION|Chapter 412: BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM|20-A §10954. Other financing transactions

 §10954. Other financing transactions In furtherance of the provisions of section 10906, subsection 1, paragraph C, subparagraph (1), the university may, when directed by vote of the trustees and duly and properly authorized by the Governor, borrow money and enter into financing transactions in the name of the university, on behalf of the State, and issue evidences of indebtedness in connection with such financing transactions:   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]1.  Finance.  To finance the cost of any one project, or more than one, or any combination of projects;   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).] 2.  Refund evidences of indebtedness.  To refund evidences of indebtedness issued and to finance the cost of any project or projects as provided in this chapter or to refund general obligation debt of the State; or   [PL 1993, c. 2, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Refund refunding borrowings.  To refund any such refunding borrowings.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).] All evidences of indebtedness issued in connection with financing transactions entered into pursuant to this section shall be authorized by majority vote of the trustees and approved by the Governor upon submission by the trustees of the vote so passed.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 578, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 2, §3 (AMD).