Houlton Higher Education Center
The Houlton Higher Education Center (HHEC) is located at 18 Military Street in Houlton and is an offsite location of the University of Maine at Presque Isle. This facility also houses a unique partnership among UMPI, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension, Northern Maine Community College, and RSU 29 & 70 Adult & Community Education programs to deliver seamless education/training opportunities for southern Aroostook County. Additionally, HHEC also houses connections to TRiO resources, such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC). The Center is accessible to the handicapped and contains classroom space, computer labs, conference rooms, a common area, and offices for faculty and staff.
HHEC provides undergraduate degree programs and some statewide delivered graduate and technical courses for students pursuing an academic major, professional certification (Education and Mental Health & Rehabilitation/Community Certification), career development, or personal enrichment. The courses offered are applicable toward an academic degree with UMPI and other UMS Campuses.
Designed to meet the various needs and interests of students in the surrounding communities, courses are offered in the daytime and evenings through live instruction, Zoom technology, or other distance learning modalities during fall, spring and summer semesters.
Current and prospective students can receive assistance from the Houlton Center Director or the Professional Academic Advisor & Student Services Coordinator in the areas of academic advising and planning, admissions requirements, financial aid, and student success. Onsite registration and textbook purchase assistance are also provided. Support for technical applications, such as email, internet, word-processing, and library support services is also available.
The Center offers a local connection to degree programs and services of the University in a collaborative space that engages students to learn together in a supportive and motivational environment. Call (207) 521-3100 for more information.
Interactive Television
UMPI has a fully equipped videoconferencing system connecting the Campus with its Houlton Center, allowing students at both locations to participate in a common course, whether originating on-Campus or at the Center. This system includes full audio and video interactivity and many special capabilities and effects to support instruction.
A similar compressed video system also connects all University of Maine System Campuses and Centers. This technology is employed for the exchange of instruction, between Campuses as well as for meetings between individuals and groups, enhancing the natural advantage of geographical proximity and mutual interest in educational service to Aroostook County.
Summer Session
The Summer Session is a valuable opportunity for continuing one’s education. UMPI designs flexible summer programs containing traditional and non-traditional educational experiences. Programs are intended to meet the needs and interests of undergraduate and special students. Those who wish to accelerate their academic programs or makeup work, teachers who wish to take refresher or recertification courses, special students who wish to enhance their knowledge or to combine study and vacation in the beautiful areas surrounding Presque Isle, or beginning students who wish to become acquainted with UMPI before the regular academic year begins will find Summer Session particularly worthwhile. Residential facilities are available during much of the Summer Session. Special summer activities include Upward Bound programs as well as various athletic camps catering to specific areas of sport. Information is available from the Academic Affairs Office, 207.768.9520.
Conferences and Special Programs
The Office of Conferences and Special Programs provides a centralized system for securing UMPI facilities and services for groups and individuals desiring to hold conferences, weddings, meetings, fundraisers, and/or banquets on campus. Both on and off-campus groups may reserve University facilities.
Owls Nest Spirit Store and Campus Mailroom
The Owls Nest Spirit Store offers a full line of emblematic clothing, glassware, and novelty items. All items are now able to be viewed and purchased online. In addition, the store has office supplies, personal toiletries, snack food, and basic technology items. Required textbooks may be ordered online, at a kiosk in the store, or from your personal device.
The Mail Room, located below Kelley Commons near admissions, takes care of sending and receiving mail for all students and staff here at the University. ★
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