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The VP of Student Affairs Office oversees our Student Affairs offices and staff as they provide a wide variety of services, programs, and activities designed to help students make the most of their college experience both in and out of the classroom. Services provided include: Counseling Services, Dining Services, Disability Services, Housing and Residence Life, International Student Services, On-campus Activities and Events, Campus Engagement, Conference Services, Student Governance, Health Services, Student Organizations and Clubs, Title IX, Student Conduct, Tutoring services, CARE Team, and TRIO College Access Services (Upward Bound/Educational Talent Search).
Mission of the VP of Students Office
We enable all students to discover, pursue, and realize their personal and educational goals. Built into the foundation are four guiding CARE principles:
- Community Building
- Advocacy
- Resource Accessibility
- Engagement
UMPI CARE TEAM
The VP of Students office oversees the UMPI CARE Team, composed of faculty and staff from across campus serving in student-facing supportive roles. The CARE Team meets bi-weekly throughout the academic year
The goals of the UMPI CARE Team include, but are not limited to:
- Proactively identify concerns pertaining to individual students related to academic performance, behavioral issues, and personal circumstances that may be impacting their ability to succeed.
- Providing timely interventions that prevent any disruption to a student’s personal success, or to the success of other community members.
- Coordinate efforts between various campus departments to serve students to the best of our ability.
- Discuss campus trends and current events that may be impacting the lives of students and implementing strategies or educational opportunities to overcome barriers.
To refer a student to the UMPI CARE Team please contact the VP of Students office.
FOOD INSECURITY RESOURCES
UMPI Offers a variety of resources for students experiencing food insecurity issues. The UMPI campus hosts 5 food pantry locations available to our students:
- Folsom-Pullen - Lower level near the main stairwell
- Emerson Hall - TV Lounge/Kitchen
- Park Hall - First Floor Lobby
- Merriman Hall - First Floor Lounge/Kitchenette
- Campus Center - Owl’s Nest (managed by Sodexo)
Through our partnership with Sodexo we also offer the Swipe Out Hunger program. This program provides meals to students that can be redeemed at Kelley Commons (our campus dining hall). This program is open to students during the fall and spring semesters when the dining hall is open for business. To request meals from the Swipe Out Hunger program please visit the site below to complete a request form. https://presqueisle.sodexomyway.com/explore/swipe_out_hunger
Staff
Vice President of Student Affairs
Location: Emerson Annex
Phone: (207) 768-9518
Email: sarah.coyer@maine.edu
Student Life Operations Manager
Location: Emerson Annex
Phone: (207) 768-9587
Email: amy.berube@maine.edu
AA/Equal Opportunity Office
The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination. https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/
Academic Support
Professional staff members meet with individual students to help them assess their learning styles, to develop goals for their academic programs, and to assist them in implementing strategies that will maximize their performance. In addition to study skills and time management strategies, staff members work with students to problem-solve around specific academic issues and help students identify services that will help them in achieving their goals.
Counseling Services
The Counseling Services Office offers free confidential counseling for anyone troubled by specific problems or general concerns. Typical concerns include, but are not limited to: stress management, adjustment to college, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family and relationship problems, substance abuse, sexuality, sexual orientation, and cultural issues. The professional staff is committed to providing a comprehensive, quality service that addresses the various needs of our diverse student body.
The mission of Counseling Services is to support the intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development of students in a multicultural environment. Counseling Services offer a wide range of services that include individual counseling, crisis management, psycho-educational workshops and programs, a resource and referral service, and consultation to student groups, faculty, and the college community. All services are free to UMPI students regardless of in-person or virtual class type, and information is confidential with the exception of threats of self-harm or harm to others.
Appointments can be made at any time by either emailing the counseling office at ralph.mcpherson@maine.edu or by calling the Emerson Annex at 207-768-9587.
Health Services
The Student Health Center is located in the Emerson Hall Annex and provides students with a range of on-campus professional medical services. A registered nurse practitioner holds regular office hours Monday through Friday during the semester. Northern Light A.R. Gould is only a short distance from the campus. It is an accredited hospital and offers complete medical care services. Air ambulance is available when necessary. https://www.umpi.edu/health-services/
Staff
Director of Health Services
Phone: (207) 768-9586
Email: judith.pimental@maine.edu
Student Life Operations Manager
Location: Emerson Annex
Phone: (207) 768-9587
Email: amy.berube@maine.edu
Administrative Specialist Health Center
Phone: (207) 768-9585
Email: kylie.macdougal@maine.edu
Immunizations
Maine State Required Immunization Compliance
Based on Maine law, students are required to be immunized against certain diseases and submit official immunization records prior to attending classes or participating in University activities.
Immunization records must indicate the date of immunization and the immunization agent, and are REQUIRED to be signed or stamped by a physician, nurse, public health official, or school health provider who administered the immunization. Official school or military health records may also be accepted as proof of immunization, as long as they were based on certificates of immunization, and state, at a minimum, the month and year that the immunization was administered.
Please use this link, https://www.umpi.edu/health-services/immunization-requirements/, to upload your immunization records.
Maine Law requires all degree-seeking students and full-time, non-degree students born after December 31, 1956, to provide proof of the following immunizations:
- One (1) dose of Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td or Tdap) received within the last ten (10) years.
- Two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) received after (not on) the first birthday. If measles immunization was done prior to 1968, students must provide proof it was done with a live virus.
Lab results of titer tests showing immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella are accepted as long as they are signed or stamped and clearly indicate immunity to all three diseases.
*Per Maine law, a student may only be exempted from the University’s Tdap and MMR immunization requirements if the student:
1. Provides a written statement from a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant that, in that provider’s judgment, immunization against one or more of the diseases may be medically inadvisable. To download a copy of the UMS Immunization Waiver Form, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/health-services/immunization-requirements/
2. Is enrolled in a fully remote distance learning program, i.e., YourPace Programs, offered by the University and does not physically attend any classes or programs at a facility, campus, center, or site of this University or any other school.
*Only students who are enrolled in FULLY Online programs or who have approved medical waivers are exempt from these requirements.
Information Technology
Students are provided with a wide variety of information technology at the Presque Isle Campus. The Department of Information Services manages three computer labs on campus and two at the Houlton Center. Computers are readily accessible at both locations and have convenient open lab hours.
Students use computers for writing, communicating, and research. URSUS - the library’s computerized catalogue, common to all campuses of the University of Maine System - and the Internet provide access to books, periodicals, and information resources from around the world. Students use email to communicate with faculty, other students, friends, and family. Standardized software applications are installed on lab computers. Wireless internet access is provided throughout the campus.
The University is dedicated to keeping computer resources current and students informed about using them. Information Services is committed to Green Campus initiatives and has instituted a printing reduction program to save paper. Each semester students will receive a predefined printing allotment. Charges apply after the quota has been reached. Details are available by contacting the IS Office.
UMPI offers Microsoft Office free to students/staff/faculty. You will need to create an account with your @maine.edu address.
International Student Services
International Student Services facilitates the seamless integration and success of international students by providing expert services, guidance on immigration compliance, and comprehensive support around international challenges. Designated School Officials (DSOs), located in Emerson Annex and the Admissions office, assist international F-1 students in the maintenance of their immigration status, U.S. employment regulations, and other immigration requirements both before and after their arrival to the United States. Our International Student Advocate, located in Normal Hall 108, serves as a one-stop shop for support with social, cultural, financial, and personal concerns and hosts events to give international students the opportunity to immerse themselves in our local community.
Intramural Sports, Recreation & Wellness
Opportunities for all students to participate in club sports, intramurals, wellness classes and the fitness center exist through services provided by this office. The intramural program promotes non-varsity athletic competition and allows students to participate in recreational activities in many different areas and offers both co-ed and single-sex options. Intramural activity is an ideal way for students to be involved with the UMPI campus community. The Caroline D. Gentile Health & Physical Education Center offers an array of cardiovascular devices and free weights for all students, faculty, and staff to enjoy.
The Center sponsors a variety of wellness classes to enrich the well-being of our student population.
Motor Vehicle Regulations
All students, faculty, and staff wishing to park vehicles on campus are required to register their vehicles with the Office of Security and Safety. Parking areas are clearly designated and registrants must abide by campus traffic regulations, copies of which may be obtained at the Security and Safety Office located in the Campus Center near Admissions.
Orientation
Orientation programs are held just prior to the start of the fall term. The purpose of the orientation program is to ease the transition of new students to the University community. During the fun-filled orientation program, students will learn about academic and cocurricular expectations and responsibilities, develop meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and fellow students, and identify campus resources and tools that will assist in their academic success and personal growth. The orientation program is designed for new and transfer students and their families. A Spring Immigration Orientation occurs for only the F1 international students every spring term.
Residence Life
The Office of Residence Life is dedicated to creating an atmosphere where students can complement their classroom experience with further personal development throughout-out-of-class education. Students are encouraged to meet new people, participate in educational and social programming, share experiences, and get involved in the community. Residents are exposed to civic responsibilities and to expectations of community life. The cooperative effort of each resident student ensures that life in the residence halls is a pleasant learning experience, contributing to both personal and professional growth. Living on campus provides each resident the opportunity to strengthen interpersonal skills and enhance their awareness of differences. The Office of Residence Life provides a safe, clean, and affordable living and learning environment that enhances the total education process. There are three residence halls at the University. As living learning laboratories for the development of interpersonal skills, leadership, and wellness habits, the halls are an integral component of the educational experience of students. Living in the halls provides ready access to campus services and programs. All residence halls are equipped for hardwired and wireless internet accessibility.
Security
A primary concern of the University is the safety and security of its people and their possessions. A full-time professional police officer is available throughout the academic year during regular University business hours. A student patrol works during the evening hours throughout the academic year.
Student Conduct
Students at UMPI are expected to adhere to the University of Maine System Conduct Code, which is “designed to promote the peaceful pursuit of intellectual and subsidiary activities at UMPI and to ensure the safety of persons engaging in those pursuits while they are at the University. It is designed to protect the free and peaceful expression of ideas and also to assure the integrity of various academic processes.” The complete code, as approved by the Board of Trustees, is made available to every student through the university website at http://www.umpi.edu/offices/dean-of-students/.
Student Exchange
National Student Exchange (NSE) and Study Abroad
The National Student Exchange program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to study for up to one year at one of more than 200 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. To qualify for the program, students must have completed 24 credit hours and be studying full time at UMPI prior to the semester of exchange. The application includes recommendations and a personal statement of intent, as well as academic advising and an interview with the program coordinator. All courses taken are approved for credit at UMPI by the student’s academic advisor. Applications for exchange must be received by mid-February in order to qualify for placement for the upcoming academic year. UMPI also partners with U.Maine’s Office of International Programs (OIP) to offer students opportunities to study abroad.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook consolidates all the information needed by a student, including - but not limited to - University policies, the Student Conduct Code, and local information. The Student Handbook is located at http://www.umpi.edu/ offices/dean-of-students/
Student Responsibility
This catalog and the Student Handbook are the students’ guides to the programs and regulations of the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Students are expected to become familiar with University policies and procedures, and to assume responsibility for abiding by them. Failure to do so does not constitute a waiver. Enrollment implies that students understand and accept the obligation to comply with University regulations and procedures and that they will endeavor to meet the academic standards of the University. For specific information, consult this catalog and the Student Handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs Office and on our website.
- Attendance/Participation Policy: Individual faculty members determine the attendance policy for each class. The attendance policy is part of each class syllabus. Students are expected to review the class attendance policy during the add/drop period. Students are expected to arrive punctually and to attend all classes. Any necessary absences should be discussed with the professor beforehand whenever possible. Any work missed must be satisfactorily completed. Students who never attend a class or classes in which they are enrolled may be dropped for non-attendance. After the add/drop period, all students leaving a class without officially withdrawing may receive a grade of F or L.
- Participation Policy for Online Courses: The University expects all students enrolled in online coursework to actively participate in the course. For fully asynchronous courses and for asynchronous elements of hybrid courses, “participation” is defined as the student’s virtual presence for, and participation in discussions, activities, and related forms of electronic contact occurring in a course’s learning environment(s), e.g. participation in online discussion about academic matters, podcast viewing, group writing sessions, whole-class or one-on-one chat, completion of assignments. Broad discretion regarding the required frequency and quality of a student’s participation rests with the instructor of record and should be delineated in the course syllabus.
Behavior that detracts from the learning environment, including excessive absences or extensive periods of not logging into the class or posting to discussion boards, may result in sanctions, including conduct code violations and/or grades of F or L being assigned.
Student Support Services
The Student Support Services Program (SSS) provides professional and peer tutoring in math, language arts, science and study skills in general, and peer tutoring in additional subjects; individualized and limited group personal, academic, career and/or financial counseling; assessment proctoring; and liaison services and academic accommodations for students with disabilities. The services are available to all UMPI degree-seeking students who meet U.S. Department of Education guidelines. Please contact SSS for more information by emailing ericka.weatherbee@maine.edu or calling 207-768-9732.
Students with Disabilities
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Disability Services assists students with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities in fulfilling the fundamental requirements of the curriculum by accessing reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to educational opportunities at the University. Students wishing to request accommodations should meet with the Director of Student Support Services at the beginning of each semester to review their documentation and discuss their courses. The University requires that a copy of a recent assessment, completed by an appropriate service provider, be on file with Disability Services. The assessment should include recommendations made by the service provider. All information related to disabilities will remain confidential. To discuss and request accommodations, please email mary.barbosa@maine.edu or call 207-768-9732. Documentation may be emailed or faxed to 207-768-9617.
Tutoring Services
The Tutoring Center provides peer tutoring in all courses, including math, science, reading and writing. Professional tutoring is also available in math and science. These services may be accessed in several ways. Students may reach out to the Tutoring Coordinator at shawn.haskell@maine.edu or call 207-768-9461. Students may also access tutor.com via a direct link found in each course’s Brightspace shell. Writing Center tutoring. Additional information can be requested by calling 207-768-9732.
University Experience
The first semester of college represents a significant transition for many students. The goal of the University Experience (UNV 101) class is to assist students with this transition. UNV 101 creates a safe environment; fosters a sense of belonging; experientially engages students in curricular and co-curricular life; clarifies University expectations and encourages students to envision their purpose and direction in life. Students will also be introduced to resources such as the Center for Innovative Learning (CIL), the Writing Center, Library, Health Services, Counseling and Career Services, student clubs and organizations, and resources that will enhance their college experience. Finally, University policies and procedures related to advising, registration, and academic standing will be explained.
Writing Center
The UMPI Writing Center offers one-on-one tutoring for writers at all levels of coursework on all types of writing projects, from first-year composition essays to senior theses, from biology book reviews to personal statements for graduate school applications. Our peer tutors are trained to assist students at all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming a topic through revising a completed paper. The Writing Center’s mission is to help writers develop skills and strategies that will help them not only with one paper, but with future writing.
Athletic/Recreation Facilities
A large playing field (Park Family Field), six lighted tennis courts, and other game fields are located on campus. The City of Presque Isle also has a ski area and a recreation center. Aroostook State Park is nearby for camping, boating, cross-country skiing and hiking. The swimming option is unavailable. A large multipurpose building called the Forum is sometimes utilized for selected recreational and intramural activities, and arrangements are made with the Presque Isle Country Club for the use of its eighteen-hole golf course.
The campus and community boast numerous recreation facilities for indoor and outdoor fun. On campus, Park Family Field hosts the men’s and women’s soccer teams. The men’s and women’s basketball teams and the volleyball team use historic Wieden Hall for practice and games. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are also cross-country running trails, a nature trail, a high ropes course, an 18-hole disc golf course, and six lighted tennis courts. For indoor recreation, there are intramural basketball leagues, aerobics and fitness classes, a climbing wall, an indoor track, a weight room, and a six-lane pool in Gentile Hall. Gentile Hall is also home to the UMPI Outing Club, which organizes trips focused on climbing, rafting, boating, camping, and just about anything else you can do on the water or in the woods.
Aroostook State Park, Big Rock (downhill skiing), and numerous cross-country ski trails and ATV trails are a short drive from campus. The Nordic Heritage Center is a world-class cross-country ski facility that hosts the UMPI Ski team for four-season training. The baseball and softball teams utilize the excellent fields at Presque Isle High School for their outdoor practice and games. The UMPI Golf team uses the Presque Isle Country Club for practice and also hosts the UMPI Invitational annually in September.
Campus Center
The Campus Center, constructed in 1992, houses the Office of Conferences and Special Programs, the Owl’s Nest Lounge, the Spirit Store, Safety and Security, student organization offices, the Student Activities Office, mailroom, the Alumni room, the University Credit Union, access to the Cafeteria, and large multi-purpose meeting rooms that can seat up to 300. Students, faculty, staff, and community members alike are able to reserve rooms in the campus center to host conferences, club meetings, movie nights, and more! To reserve a space, go to https://app.eventgurusoftware.com/Portal?Organizationid=49&VenueId=56.
For more information, reach out to the Director of Conferences and Special Programs, Cameron Jones, cameron.jones@maine.edu.
Facilities Support Building
Completed in the spring of 1990, this handicapped accessible building houses the office of the Manager of Physical Facilities. A receiving area and the electrical, carpentry, heating/plumbing, and painting workshops are also located here.
Director of Facilities Management Joseph Moir
Residence Halls
The residence hall system is designed to offer students a variety of living styles, options, and alternatives in a comfortable learning environment. There are three on-campus halls (Emerson, Merriman, and Park). To learn more about the amenities and layout of each hall, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/reslife/hall-info/.
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