Student Handbook C - University of Maine at Augusta

To change majors, a student needs approval from the college dean. A change of program card must be submitted to the college office of the student's current program.

CHILD CARE

Child care services are not available on either campus. Students seeking child care information are encouraged to visit the State of Maine's Children's Services web page. Links to helpful resources, such as finding child care in Maine (search tool to child care facilities around the state), information for parents, and steps to choosing child care, are listed.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

(See Credit by Examination).

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The University encourages new and returning students to participate in all forms of extracurricular activities. A number of clubs and organizations, e.g. the Go Global Club, American Institute of Architecture Students, Honors Program Student Association, Veterinary Technology Club, Dental Club, and the Nursing Association, may be available at your campus. Campus student government associations can offer assistance in initiating a new club or organization and consider requests for funding. The Office of Student Life is also available to assist with starting new clubs and organizations. Contact: local student government association or coordinator of student life in Augusta/Bangor, student services coordinator at your center.

COLLEGES

UMA has two colleges overseeing its academic offerings. Each one supervises certain degree programs and academic disciplines. The following list should help you locate the college that supervises your major, course, or certificate.

College of Arts & Sciences
(Greg Fahy, Dean)
Baccalaureate Degrees: architecture, art, biology, English, interdisciplinary studies, jazz & contemporary music, liberal studies, social science
Associate Degrees: jazz & contemporary music, liberal studies, photography
Courses: AME, ANT, ARC, ARH, ART, ASL, AUD, BIO, CHY, COE, COL, COM, DAN, DRA, EDU, ENG, FRE, GEO, GEY, HON, HTY, HUM, IND, INT, MUS, PHI, PHO, PHY, PSY, REA, REC, RUS, SCI, SOC, SPA, SSC, WST
College of Professional Studies
(Brenda McAleer, Dean and Associate Provost)
Baccalaureate Degrees: applied science, business administration, computer information systems, dental hygiene, financial services, information and library services, justice studies, mental health and human services, nursing, public administration
Associate Degrees: business administration, computer information systems, dental hygiene, information and library services, justice studies, medical laboratory technology, mental health and human services, nursing, public administration, veterinary technology
Certificates: accounting, child & youth care practitioner, community policing, dental assisting, forensic science, government management, human resource management, human services, information & library services, mental health rehabilitation technician/community, paralegal studies, substance abuse rehabilitation technician
Courses: BUA, CIS, COE, DEA, DEH, ECO, FOC, HON, HUS, ILS, IND, INT, INV, JUS, MAT, MLT, NUR, POS, VTE

COMPUTER SERVICES

Computers for student use are located at the Bangor campus' Eastport Hall, and at the Augusta campus' Richard J. Randall Student Center. PCs have software packages that include word processing and spread sheet applications, provide access to specialized course software, the University mainframe, URSUS, MaineStreet, Blackboard, and the Internet. Contact: Computer Services in Augusta or Bangor.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Cooperative Education combines work or volunteer experience with college credit for knowledge gained "on the job." Independent Study/Cooperative Education Learning Proposal forms are available. Contact: college office.

CORNERSTONE PROGRAM

The Cornerstone Program is a federally-funded student support services program with the mission to facilitate success in college through amplified services for eligible selected students. To be eligible for the Cornerstone Program, students must be enrolled in a four-year UMA degree program, have academic need, and meet one of the following criteria: be of the first generation in their family to attend college (neither parent earned a bachelor’s degree) OR have a limited income OR have a disability. While student services are available to all UMA students, an enrolled Cornerstone student may receive amplified student services and more proactive support from the Cornerstone staff. In this way the Cornerstone Program provides added assistance to participants in achieving their educational goals. The program serves the Augusta and Bangor campuses. For more information, contact the Cornerstone Program at each campus.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Counseling and referral services are available at the Augusta and Bangor campuses. These services include confidential, short-term personal counseling, crisis intervention, and referral services for concerns that may interfere with collegiate success. Personal development counseling and workshops are also available. Contact Counseling in Augusta, Counseling in Bangor.

COURSE OFFERINGS

The UMA catalog describes all courses required for degree programs; the current course guide describes all courses offered for the current semester at all UMA locations. Contact: Enrollment Services Center, Advising Center in Augusta, Admissions and Student Enrollment Services in Bangor, or center student services coordinator.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

UMA offers a variety of means by which students may receive credit for prior learning. These include CLEP, DANTES, and departmental challenge exams. Students who have achieved competency in various academic subjects can be eligible, via testing, for up to 45 credit hours toward a degree at UMA. There are fees for these exams. Contact: Academic and Career Advising Centers in Augusta and Bangor.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING/PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Under certain circumstances credit may be earned via the assessment of a portfolio documenting college-level learning acquired through prior work or volunteer experience. It is essential that students interested in this process verify in advance which courses may qualify for portfolio review and consult with the Augusta Advising staff to begin the process. All locations: Contact: Academic and Career Advising Centers in Augusta and Bangor.

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