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
- Application for Professional Funds (PDF) -- use this form to request reimbursement from the $12,500 distributed by President Handley to the PEA.
- PEA Development Funds -- these forms have been removed because the money in this fund has already been used. However, the Presidential fund still has money at this time. Please use the Application for Professional Funds above for the remainder of fiscal year 2013.
PEA Senators for 2012 to 2014
| Senator | Functional Area | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Moody (621-3034) dulac@maine.edu |
Administrative (e.g. Payroll, Facilities, Finance, Bookstore, Security) |
Development Funds Coordinator |
| Leslie McCormick (621-3189) lesliem@maine.edu |
Executive (e.g. President’s Office, Office of Advancement, Information Technologies, Data Support, Computer Services, Marketing and Advertising) |
Treasurer |
| Ann Corbett (621-3145) annie@maine.edu |
Enrollment (e.g. Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Registrar, Student Services) |
Faculty Senate Liaison |
| Stephanie Graves (262-7802) graves@maine.edu |
Student Support (e.g. Advising, Cornerstone, Student Activities, Athletics, Dean of Students, Counseling, Learning Support Services) |
Vice Chair |
| Ben Treat (262-7902) treatb@maine.edu |
Academic Support (e.g. Library, college offices including Professional Studies, Arts & Sciences, University College Dean and Provost’s offices) |
Secretary |
| Lisa Grundstrom Whitney (442-7736) lwhitney@maine.edu |
Distance Education Functions | CEA Liaison |
| Erica Quin-Easter (764-0050) erica.quineaster@maine.edu |
Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community | |
| Kim Dunham (621-3036) kimtran@maine.edu |
At-Large | Chair |
| Bryon Sibley (262-7740) bryon.sibley@maine.edu, |
At-Large | SGA Liaison |
Meritorious Service Award
2012 Award Recipient - Peter St. Michel
The Professional Employees of UMA have recognized Peter St. Michel with the Meritorious Service Award for the PEA. Nominators spoke of him as an unsung hero of UMA whose vocabulary does not include "No." He works long hours and solves problems related to facilities, grounds, and renovations with good humor and efficiency. Congratulations, Peter!
PEA Constitution and Bylaws
