The Professional Employees Assembly (PEA) of the University of Maine at Augusta represents over 140 employees working on the two UMA campuses (Augusta and Bangor) and at many locations throughout the state. The PEA provides a forum for the University of Maine at Augusta’s (UMA) professional employees to meet and share information for the development of our members and the education of our students.  A Senate comprised of 9 Senators governs the PEA. These Senators are affiliated with and elected from within specific functional areas.

 

Funding Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development

PEA Funding Opportunities

The PEA has funds to support personal and professional development. The funds can be used for workshops and training fees or to pay for books and course fees. The current grant limit is $250 per fiscal year per professional employee. To request funds, the appropriate form needs to be downloaded, completed, and mailed to Kim Moody, Development Fund Coordinator.

PEA Forms

• Development Funds Request Application for Conference/Workshop (PDF)
• Development Funds Request Application for Course Fees and Textbooks (PDF)

 

PEA Senators for 2010 to 2012

Senator	Functional Area	Office
Kim Moody (621-3034) dulac@maine.edu	Administrative (e.g. Payroll, Facilities, Finance, Bookstore, Security)	Development Funds Coordinator
Kim Dunham (621-3036) kimtran@maine.edu	Executive   (e.g. President’s Office, Office of Advancement, Information Technologies, Data Support, Computer Services, Marketing and Advertising)	Treasurer
Stephanie Graves (262-7802) graves@maine.edu	Enrollment (e.g. Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Registrar, Student Services)	Development Funds Committee
Rebecca Perkins ( 262-7815 ) rebecca.perkins@maine.edu	Student Support (e.g. Advising, Cornerstone, Student Activities, Athletics, Dean of Students, Counseling, Learning Support Services)	SGA Liaison
Lisa McDaniels (621-3363) lisa.mcdaniels@maine.edu	Academic Support (e.g. Library, college offices including Math and Professional Studies, Arts and Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, University College Dean and Provost’s offices)	Secretary
Ann Delaney (667-3897) ann.delaney@maine.edu	Distance Education Functions	Vice-Chair
Susan Russell (262-7842 ) susan.russell@maine.edu	Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community
Judith DeMilo Brown (621-3421) Judith.demilo@maine.edu	At-Large	Chair
Kathleen King (621-3295) kathleen.d.king@maine.edu,	At-Large

Summary of October 13 2010 Membership Meeting

 

Meritorious Service Award

2010 Award Recipient - Sheri Stevens

The Professional Employees of UMA have recognized Sheri Stevens as the Outstanding PEA Member for the 2009-2010 academic year. Sheri manages campus Security, Human Resources, the Mail Room, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, the Information Desk, Computer Services, the general Administrative Services functions, and much more, on both the Augusta and Bangor campuses.

Past Award Winners

PEA Constitution and Bylaws

• revised constitution (Word file)
• revised by-laws (Word file)

Senate Meeting Minutes

• February 11, 2010 (PDF document)