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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
University of Southern Maine
Wishcamper Building
44 Bedford Street Suite 210, 206
Portland, ME 04104
207-780-4406

Acadia Senior College
College of the Atlantic
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-9500

Augusta Senior College
University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Stoddard House
Augusta, ME 04330
207-621-3551

Bridgton Senior College
University of Southern Maine
Bridgton Memorial School
Depot Street
PO Box 308
Bridgton, ME 04009
207-647-5054

Coastal Senior College
University College at Rockland
91 Camden St Suite 402
Rockland, ME 04841
800-286-1594

Downeast Senior College
University of Maine at Ellsworth
Hancock Higher Education Center
248 State Street Suite 1
Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-667-3897 ext. 17

Gold LEAF Institute
University of Maine at Farmington
101 South Street
Farmington, ME 04938
207-778-7063

LEARN (Life Enrichment Academic Renaissance Network)
York County Community College
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
207-646-9282 ext 224

Lewiston-Auburn Senior College
University of Southern Maine
Lewiston-Auburn College
51 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
207-753-6500

Midcoast Senior College
University College at Bath/Brunswick
9 Park Street
Bath, ME 04530
207-442-7349 or 207-442-7736

Penobscot Valley Senior College
University Maine Center on Aging
331 Camden Hall
25 Texas Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
207-262-7927 or 207-669-4400

SAGE (Seniors Achieving Greater Education)
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Conferences and Special Programs
181 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769
207-768-9502

Senior College
University of Maine at Belfast
Hutchinson Center
80 Belmont Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-8033

St. John Valley Senior College
University of Maine at Fort Kent
MSAD #27 Adult and Community Education
84 Pleasant Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
207-834-3536

Sunrise Senior College
University of Maine at Machias
9 O'Brien Avenue
Machias, ME 04654
207-255-1384

Washington County College for Seniors
Washington County Community College
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
207-454-1013

Western Mountains Senior College
Adult Education SAD #44
PO Box 1305
Bethel, ME 04217
207-824-3209

York County Senior College
University College at Saco
Saco Island
Saco, ME 04072
207-282-4030

University College at Sanford
110 Main Street Suite 1101
Saco, ME 04072
207-282-4030

Click below to go to Maine Senior College Network:

www.maineseniorcollege.org

2013 UMA Senior College Brown Bag Schedule (Noon - 1:30 pm, Klahr Rotunda)

January 8    Dean Bennett - The History and Music of the Four-string Jazz Banjo

January 15  Tom Feagin - Shay's Rebellion

January 22  Jen Coane - Memory and Healthy Aging

January 29  Chuck Acker - Organic Plot to Table Top: Sheepscot General Store

January 31  John Burgess - Super Bowl Brown Bag Tailgate

February 5  Chuck Acker - Challenges to Food and Farming: Pesticides and GMO's

February 12  Robert Bernheim - Up, Up, and Oy Vey! Jews, Nazis, and Comic Book Super Heroes

February 19  Donald Hoxie - Who's Watching Your Investments?

February 26  Elizabeth Reinsborough - Travels in South Africa

March 5         Art Ray - Two Maine Calamities: Maine Afire 1947, and 1936 Flood

Snow Dates: January 24 and February 28 (in case a lecture is canceled due to inclement weather)

 

SPRING 2013 COURSES:

Registration for Spring courses begins on FEBRUARY  18th.

For instructors’ Who’s Who »

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Course	Weeks	Dates	Day	Time	Capacity
Beginning Spanish 1.0	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	10:45 AM - 12:45	5-12 students
Classic Films for Senior College	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	8:30 AM - 12:30	8-35 students
Evolution of Cooperation	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	3:15 – 5:15 PM	7-15 students
Genealogy: Beginning	7	4/12 – 5/24	Fri	1:00 - 3:00 PM	3-10 students
Hands-on Beginning Art	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	10:45 AM - 12:45	8-16 students
Hard Core Zen	7	3/15 – 4/26	Fri	1:00 - 3:00 PM	5-20 students
Joy of Poetry	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	10:45 AM - 12:45	12-25 students
Laughter, Meaning and Community	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	1:00 - 3:00 PM	6-12 students
National Parks of the Western U.S.	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	1:00 - 3:00 PM	8-20 students
Nutrition for Today	8	3/21 – 5/9	Thur	10:00 AM - 12:00	12-24 students
Oral History Theatre: Part Two	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	3:15 - 5:15 PM	6-15 students
Nazi Germany: A Brief History	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	8:30 - 10:30 AM	8-25 students
The Arch Artificer: James Joyce	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	10:45 AM - 12:45	8-15 students
The Rise and Fall of American Musical	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	10:45 AM - 12:45	10-25 students
When Cultures Collide: Plains Indian War	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	1:00 - 3:00 PM	10-25 students
Wildflower Wednesdays	6	See Description	Wed	1:00 - 3:00 PM	6-12 students
Wood Carving: Beginning and Continuing	8	3/15 – 5/3	Fri	8:30 - 10:30 AM	6-12 students
Lecture Series Held at Granite Hill Estates	8	3/19 – 5/7	Tues	10:30 AM - Noon	15-50 students

 

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING COURSES BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 18.  

All course requests received on or before the first day of registration will be treated the same. In the unusual event of excess registrations being received for any class on that first day, admission will be determined by a random drawing. You may: Register in Person at the University of Maine at Augusta Senior College office in the Alumni Center (where Women, Work and Community used to be located at 16 Farmhouse Drive). Or by Mail: UMASC, 46 University Drive, Augusta, ME 04330. For further information please call 621-3551.

NOTE:  If for any reason you are unable to attend the course/s for which you have registered, please contact the Senior College office at 621-3551 ASAP. We have waiting lists for filled courses.

The University of Maine at Augusta Senior College complies with all laws which define the rights of individuals with disabilities and makes reasonable efforts to accommodate specific needs related to Senior College programs. If you have specific disability needs, please let the Senior College office know about them in a timely fashion, for lead time is required to determine possible accommodations.

 

BEGINNING SPANISH 1.0 - Instructor: Charles Acker

Fridays, 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
This course will not assume any prior knowledge of Spanish. However, if you have had a high school or college course in Spanish but have forgotten what you learned, you are welcome. We will begin with basic pronunciation and vocabulary, verbs in the present tense, and simple phrases. Hopefully, by the end of the semester you will know how to make a simple request in Spanish and, better, to comprehend the answer. Textbook is provided. NOTE: It is recommended that you provide your own English-Spanish dictionary and a small verb conjugation book (suggestions will be made in class).

 

CLASSIC FILMS FOR SENIOR COLLEGE - Instructors: Chet Day/Peter Ezzy/Art Ray

Fridays, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This course consists of a fun discussion group exploring the relative merits of representative top-rated Classic Films as determined by the American Film Industry. Films will be critiqued to determine: themes, core content, values, era, technical merit, unique production qualities, and fun. Class members actively participate and may take turns leading the discussion. The potential films are: Citizen Kane ’41; All About Eve ’50; Oklahoma ’55; Russians are Coming ’66; Blazing Saddles ’74; Deer Hunter ’78; Raging Bull ’80; and As Good As It Gets ’97. Meetings will take place Friday mornings at 8:30 AM and end by 12:30 PM. An informal breakfast will take place before the start and during the films (Pot Luck). Limited enrollment, with study materials provided.

 

EVOLUTION OF COOPERATION - Instructor: Charles Acker

Fridays, 3:15 - 5:15 PM
Recognizing that human survival depends on social groups, Charles Darwin struggled with the problem of how the disposition to care and help others could have evolved, since the theory of natural selection is based on the fitness of the individual to compete and survive. Whether or not evolution can take place at the group level has been a long-standing controversy among theorists. In this course we will explore how humans came to be super cooperators (as well as combatants) and find out what light game theory and mathematical analysis can throw on this issue. We will find out how, and under what conditions, the struggle for individual survival can contribute to a hard-wired predisposition to cooperate, not only among Homo sapiens but among organisms down to the one-celled level. Math skills are not required, but a willingness to grapple with some theoretical intricacies is necessary. Seminar style class setting. Textbook provided.   

 

GENEALOGY: BEGINNING - Instructor: Robert Pelletier

Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM   BEGINNING APRIL 12
This course is for the person interested in starting work in Genealogy but without the knowledge of basic concepts. To be discussed: How to Get Started, Forms, Record Keeping, Sources of Information, etc. One session at the Maine State Library will provide information available at this valuable site. Materials provided. NOTE: Class begins on April 12. 

 

HANDS-ON BEGINNING ART - Instructor: Ruth Bookey

Fridays, 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The class will be introduced to various mediums of art: acrylics, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, pastel, oil pastel, and watercolor pencils. This course is primarily for beginners, but works well for people with experience to freshen up their skills. Some supplies will be borrowed from the instructor, and other materials are provided.

 

HARD CORE ZEN - Instructor: Jonathan Lepoff

Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
We will read and discuss the book Hard Core Zen by Brad Warner. Mr. Warner was born in Ohio where he played bass in the hard core punk band Zero Defex. Later he moved to Japan where he was involved in the production of low budget monster movies and Ultraman television programs. It was during his time in Japan that he studied with Zen master Gudo Wafu Nishijima and became a priest. We will also watch films with Buddhist themes. The instructor’s purpose in teaching this course is to try to reduce suffering. Textbook provided.

 

JOY OF POETRY - Instructor: Ted Bookey

Fridays, 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The goal of this course is to put students in touch with the joy of poetry as a rich and profound art form. Poetry has been called the map of the soul. This class is designed for those who wish to explore that map, and for those who already enjoy poetry and would like to enhance their appreciation and pleasure. It is also for those who find contemporary poetry difficult and wish to understand and enjoy it more, and for those who already write poetry or for those who might like to begin. The instructor will provide some enjoyable poetry-starting exercises. In addition, we will read and discuss a variety of poems to explore how a poem works and why it has the power to move the reader. Textbook and materials provided.

 

LAUGHTER, MEANING & COMMUNITY: MINDFULLY SHARING OUR STORIES - Instructor: Akiba Mermey

Fridays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
We will help each other to listen deeply, while sharing and feeling some of the rhythms, rhymes, and meanings that have powerfully touched and moved us. Cultivating and practicing mindfulness and expanding our play range will be important parts of our sharing circle.

 

NATIONAL PARKS OF WESTERN U.S. - Instructor: Elizabeth Reinsborough

Fridays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Our National Parks are the envy of the world. They protect not just spectacular scenery but also the best of our scientific and historic heritage. They preserve ecosystems and some are World Heritage Sites. From the Gates of the Arctic to Carlsbad Caverns, Yosemite to Glacier and many parks in between, we will explore what is unique about various parks from Hawaii to the Rockies. Half of each class will be a visual presentation by the instructor. Students will be encouraged to share experiences and participate in short presentations. Textbook provided.   

 

NUTRITION FOR TODAY - Instructor: Suzanne Bazinet

Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
This eight-week nutrition course updates the nutrition information from earlier Senior College nutrition courses. We will address the needs of seniors living independently in the United States. Students will see how nutrition can affect wellness. We will look at what we have learned from NASA’s Space Program and the Human Genome Project. Is age reversal possible? The answers are as varied as the individuals in the class. Come explore what is right for you. Materials provided. NOTE: Basic Computer Skills Required. Class Begins on Thursday, March 21.

 

ORAL HISTORY THEATRE: PART TWO - Instructor: Barbara Helen Baker

Fridays, 3:15 - 5:15 PM
This is the continuation of a class begun in the Fall in which writing pieces were completed. This semester we will be rehearsing and performing some of those pieces. New members are welcome.

 

NAZI GERMANY: A BRIEF HISTORY - Instructor: Robert Bernheim

Fridays, 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Nazi Germany is one of the most intensely scrutinized subjects in modern European History. During this eight-week survey course, we will devote further attention to this important subject. Students will examine the scope and depth of the rise of the Nazis to power during the Weimar Republic. We will study the Nazi efforts at consolidation, preparations for and the execution of a war of annihilation throughout Europe, as well as the development and implementation of the so-called ‘Final Solution to the Jewish Question.’ With the help of primary source documents, eyewitness testimonies, and memoirs, we will seek a better understanding of how “ordinary Germans” embraced Hitler and the Nazi cause, what was done to resist Hitler and the Nazi Holocaust, as well as what the legacy of Nazi Germany is in the world today.

 

THE ARCH ARTIFICER: JAMES JOYCE - Instructor: Bryant Hoffman

Fridays, 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
James Joyce probably holds the “honor” of being both the clearest yet most complex writer ever to delight and/or puzzle those who “know” his work. Please join us for a journey through a few of the stories in Dubliners [1914] and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man [1916] to help build a foundation for such later works as Exiles [1918], Ulysses [1922] and Finnegans Wake [1939]. In reading, reviewing, and discussing Dubliners and Portrait, we will use film and internet resources. Since Dublin its dear self is at Joyce’s heart, we will “travel” there as best we can.  Textbooks provided.

 

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL - Instructor: Peter Rosenberg

Fridays, 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The American Musical has evolved from many sources including Shakespeare, Gilbert and Sullivan, The Minstrel Show, Vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, the melting pot, the phonograph and the radio. The development of the American Musical through the 20^th Century will be the emphasis of this course. Student participation is encouraged. Textbook provided.

 

WHEN CULTURES COLLIDE: THE PLAINS INDIAN WARS - Instructor: Mike Bell

Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
The armed struggle for control of the western and southwestern parts of the United States, between the United States government and native peoples, during the later part of the 19^th century, was the final act of Manifest Destiny. The arrival of Europeans had led to misunderstandings and violence that quickly spun out of control. This expansion of the United States to the west resulted in the displacement of millions of people and left countless dead and suffering in its wake. This course will focus on the nearly forty year struggle between the US government and the peoples of the native nations. We will examine the roots of this conflict, how each party carried out war upon the other, and will explore the lingering effects that are with us still today. At the conclusion of the class, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the issues, personalities, and events that shaped this period in history. Textbook provided.  

 

WILDFLOWER WEDNESDAYS - Instructor: Ellen Blanchard

Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
There are thousands of varieties of wildflowers, weeds, shrubs, and trees. Do you know their names? Have you ever wondered what was growing around your house? This class will teach you how to easily recognize and identify these plants. Come explore the wonder of the world beneath your feet. Learn how to identify the beautiful and sometimes rare wildflowers along the paths around central Maine. Come walk “slooowly” with us and learn to see and enjoy nature’s amazing variety. Our first class will be held in a classroom. All other classes will be outdoor walks. Textbook and materials provided. NOTE: Class dates will depend on how early spring begins and when the wildflowers bloom. 

 

WOODCARVING: BEGINNING AND CONTINUING - Instructor: Loyd Clark

Fridays, 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Learn and practice basic safety and carving cuts to produce several projects and/or to continue learning with slightly more complex projects. Individual assistance is given as much as possible. We will try to make the learning fun…it’s only wood…and no such thing as “mistakes”, just design changes. Materials and instructions provided.

 

NOTE:  If for any reason you are unable to attend the course/s for which you have registered, please contact the Senior College office at 621-3551 ASAP. We have waiting lists for filled courses.

YVONNE FARNSWORTH LECTURE SERIES HELD AT GRANITE HILL ESTATES

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - Noon
This eight-week course, held at Granite Hill Estates, is a potpourri of topics offered by faculty members of Senior College at the University of Maine at Augusta. This lecture series will be held in the Media Room. Preference will be given the first three weeks to Granite Hill residents who pay membership and course tuition. Registration begins on February 18^th. Any UMASC member who wishes to take this class should register at the usual time and will be accepted on a first come basis to fill the class. Each class will be on Tuesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, beginning March 19th. The following is a list of lectures for the Spring semester:

DATE:	INSTRUCTOR:	TOPIC:
March 19	Peter Rosenberg	History of the American Musical Sing-Along
March 26	Margy Burns Knight	Who’s That Lady?
April 2	Art Ray	Maine Art and Artists who Painted in Maine, Part 2
April 9	Jym St. Pierre	America’s Next Great National Park
April 16	Elizabeth Reinsborough	A Journey Around Ireland
April 23	Ruth and Ted Bookey	Poetry About Family
April 30	Dean Bennett	Nature and Renewal: The Message from Wild River Valley
May 7	Tom Feagin	Scalawags and Klansmen: After the War

We dedicate our Granite Hill lecture series to Yvonne Farnsworth who passed away November 24, 2010. Yvonne was the originator of this lecture series and an enthusiastic supporter of UMA Senior College.

 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University System. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to Sheri R. Stevens, Equal Opportunity Director, UMA Farmhouse, 207-621-3110 (TDD-207-621-3107).



 

The University of Maine at Augusta

SENIOR COLLEGE

BY-LAWS

The Board of Trustees is the legal governing body of the University of Maine System and nothing within these by-laws shall be construed as granting the Senior College the authority to act outside the policies of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to suspend, amend or otherwise alter these by-laws if the Board finds at any time that the provisions of these by-laws are contrary to the policies of the Board of Trustees.

 

ARTICLE I: NAME

The name of the organization shall be The University of Maine at Augusta Senior College (UMASC), hereinafter called the Senior College.

 

ARTICLE II: AFFILIATION AND LOCATION

The Senior College shall be an administrative unit of, and headquartered at, the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). Its administrative relationship with UMA will be governed by these by-laws, policies, practices, and procedures of UMA and the University of Maine System (UMS), and will be conducted through the Office of the Provost. Specific mutual obligations of Senior College and the University of Maine at Augusta may be spelled out in a letter of agreement.

 

ARTICLE III: MISSION

The mission of the Senior College shall be to provide intellectually stimulating learning opportunities and special activities developed primarily for persons fifty (50) years of age or older and their spouses or partners. Educational offerings will be developed, designed, coordinated and taught primarily by the members themselves with the cooperative sponsorship of the University of Maine at Augusta.

 

ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP

Membership shall be open to the following persons who have paid the annual membership fee determined by the Board of Directors of Senior College or whose membership fee has been waived by the Board of Directors of Senior College: persons who have attained the age of fifty (50) years or older, spouses or partners, regardless of age, of members age 50 or older; and persons under age 50 who serve as members of the Board of the Directors or as faculty members. All such persons are designated as general members of Senior College. Other persons under the age of 50 may be designated as general members by action of the Board of Directors provided that they have paid the annual membership fee, or the annual membership fee has been waived for them by action of the Board of Directors.

 

 

ARTICLE V: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The Senior College shall hold an annual membership meeting. The date, time, and location of this meeting shall be communicated to the general membership not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting along with the agenda and the Nominating Committee’s recommendations for election of individuals to the Board of Directors. Nominations for elections to the Board may also be made from the floor. Candidates for election to the Board will be voted for at the annual membership meeting, with a majority vote necessary for election. Directors by majority vote of the Board may call special meetings of the membership at their discretion. The date, time, location and agenda of a special meeting is to be communicated to the membership not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. Each member in attendance at any membership meeting shall be entitled to one vote. All meetings of the membership will be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.

 

ARTICLE VI: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Senior College shall be governed by a Board of Directors of at least fifteen (15) members representing various segments of the community, together with two University representatives named by the President or his/her designee, who together shall have one vote. Two-thirds (2/3) of the Board members shall be general members of Senior College who are age 50 or older. The remaining members of the Board of Directors are not required to be general members of Senior College or age 50 or older. Beginning April 1, 2005, directors shall be elected for two-year terms.

In the event of a premature vacancy, the Board of Directors may appoint another person to complete the term. If the vacancy reduces the number of Directors to fewer than fifteen (15), the Board of Directors must appoint another person to complete the term.

The regular meeting day of the Board shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The board shall have a minimum of four (4) meetings a year. Special meetings may be called at the request of three (3) or more Board members. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for conducting any official business of the Board. All meetings of the Board will be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.

Notice of Meetings. The Board of Directors shall publish a schedule of regular Board meetings or may give notice of a meeting not so published in writing, in person or by telephone to all Board members and general members of Senior College at least seven (7) days before the meeting.

A member of the Board of Directors who has failed to attend over half of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board in a 12-month period may be considered as having resigned from the Board. The Chairperson, after inquiring concerning the reason for the absence, may recommend to the Board that this resignation be accepted. If accepted, the vacancy may then be filled in accordance with the procedures described elsewhere in this Article.

The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the general management of the Senior College and shall establish such policies and procedures and make such rules and regulations for its organization and functioning as may be appropriate, all in accordance with these by-laws and the policies, practices, and procedures of UMA and UMS.

Each meeting of the Board will include an opportunity, prior to the business agenda, for member input. Members will be permitted to address the Board for a period of time established by the Chairperson. Individuals wanting to make a presentation shall submit requests to the Chairperson prior to the scheduled meeting, identifying the individual making the presentation and specifying the subject matter to be addressed.

 

ARTICLE VII: OFFICERS

The Board of Directors shall elect one of its members as Chairperson who will preside at all Membership and Board meetings, and in consultation with the Executive Committee will appoint standing and ad hoc committees. The Board of Directors shall elect one of its members as Vice Chairperson who shall succeed to the Chair if the Chairperson can no longer fulfill his/her duties and shall act as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson. In the absence of both the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson from a meeting of the Board, the Board will designate one (1) Board member as Acting Chairperson for that meeting.

The Board of Directors shall also elect one of its members as Secretary. The Secretary’s responsibilities include recording and distributing minutes of Membership and Board meetings, as well as dealing with official correspondence on behalf of the organization.

 

ARTICLE VIII: FINANCES

Senior College finances will be recorded and managed by the Provost who will periodically advise the Board on the financial status of the Senior College. All financial dealings of UMASC
shall be in accordance with established UMA and UMS policies, practices, and procedures.

 

ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES

The Senior College will operate through ad hoc committees as necessary and standing committees to include an Executive Committee, a Finance Committee, a Curriculum Committee, a Nominating Committee, a Public Relations Committee, an Office Volunteer Committee, an Arts and Presentations Committee, and a Scholarship Committee. Committee members are appointed by the Chair with approval by the Board of Directors. The Chair may appoint, as members of Committees, persons who are members of Senior College, and may also appoint non-members who have expertise or skill useful to the Committee. The actions of all committees are subject to review and approval by the Board of Directors.

 

The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary of the Senior College Board of Directors and the Chairpersons of the Finance, Nominating, Curriculum, Public Relations, Arts and Presentations, and Office Volunteer Committees. The duties of the Executive Committee shall be such as are delegated to it by the Board of Directors and these by-laws, and shall include consideration of and recommendations regarding issues presented to it by the Board of Directors.

Urgent Action: Between Board meetings on matters which, as deemed by the Chair, cannot be delayed until a regular meeting, the Executive Committee may take action on behalf of the Board. Consent for the action must be by at least 6 members of the Executive Committee. Such action shall be reported to the Board of Directors and subject to review and endorsement or revocation, wherein possible, by the Board of Directors at its next regular meeting.

 

The Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee shall consist of the immediate past Chairperson of the Senior College Board and three (3) additional members from the membership appointed by the Chairperson. The Nominating Committee shall be chaired by the immediate past Chairperson of the Board. In the absence of an immediate past Chairperson, the Chairperson shall serve in his/her place. The Nominating Committee shall provide the Secretary with its slate of nominees to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors no fewer than forty-five (45) days before the annual membership meeting and shall present that slate at the meeting. Members may make additional nominations from the floor. The Nominating Committee shall recommend to the Board of Directors individuals to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors.

 

The Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee shall consist of no fewer than five (5) members and shall elect its own chair. The Curriculum Committee shall determine the courses and special events to be offered based on the interests of the membership and the qualifications of potential instructors. The Curriculum Committee shall coordinate course registration.

 

The Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall consist of no fewer than three (3) members and shall elect its own chair. The Finance Committee shall receive and review periodic financial reports from the Provost’s Office and shall keep the Board of Directors apprised of prospective income and expenses. The Finance Committee also develops the annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors. UMA shall have final approval over the budget.

 

The Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee shall consist of no fewer than five (5) members and shall elect its own chair. The Public Relations Committee shall be responsible for internal and external communications regarding the activities of the Senior College.

 

The Office Volunteer Committee

The Office Volunteer Committee shall consist of no fewer than five (5) members and shall elect its own chair. The Office Volunteer Committee shall maintain office operating procedures and perform or oversee office functions. The Office Volunteer Committee in coordination with the Curriculum Committee shall collect membership and course registration fees.

 

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee shall consist of no fewer than three (3) members. The Scholarship Committee shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Chair of the Board of Directors approval of requests for waivers of fees of membership and tuition. Records of the Scholarship Committee shall be confidential. The Scholarship Committee shall develop and recommend standards of eligibility for waiver of fees.

 

The Arts and Presentations Committee

The Arts and Presentations Committee shall consist of no fewer than five (5) members and shall be responsible for planning and implementing programs of interest to the community at large which involve presenters and performers with whom special arrangements for their participation is made. The Arts and Presentations Committee shall collect contributions and money from sales made in connection with the programs planned by it.

 

ARTICLE X: COURSE OFFERINGS AND SCHEDULING

UMA shall keep the UMASC informed on the availability and location of classrooms. UMASC’s program material shall be shared with the Dean of Arts & Humanities during the planning phase of schedule building. UMA shall not incur any expense for lecturers, unless specifically agreed to by the Provost. The Board of Directors shall establish fees for courses offered by UMASC.

 

ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS

These By-laws may be amended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senior College Board after said amendment has been circulated to members of the Board at least two (2) weeks prior to a regular meeting. All amendments shall be subject to the approval of UMA’s Provost and President, as well as the UMS Chancellor.

AGREED TO:

Charles Acker, UMASC Chair

Charles Lyons, UMA President

Joseph Westphal, UMS Chancellor

5/20/05

 

The current Board of Directors are:

• Tom Feagin, Chair
• Megan Antonucci
• Ruth Bookey
• Ted Bookey
• Leon Bresloff
• Chet Day
• Peter Ezzy
• Irene Forster
• Penny Higgins
• Gerry Huber
• Lincoln Ladd
• Jonathan Lepoff
• Fred Lowther
• Debbie Maddi
• Joan Nicholson
• Katy Perry
• Duane Prugh
• Elizabeth Reinsborough
• Peter Rosenberg
• Mary Sturtevant

UMA Representatives to UMASC:

• Bev Ludden - UMA Administrative Assistant II
• Pat Clark - UMA Instructor of Mental Health and Human Services