Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Maine at Augusta’s Office of University Advancement is to support the University's many instructional, research and public service programs through successful friend raising, fundraising and alumni activities.

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Goals

• To foster a sense of giving and collaboration among UMA constituent groups.
• To increase private giving to the University through positive relationships with alumni, corporations, foundations, Board of Visitor members, friends of UMA and local organizations.
• To keep the various constituencies informed of the activities of the University and its students, faculty and staff.
• To maintain strong and productive ties with UMA’s approximately 10,000 alumni throughout the central Maine region and all of the nine Centers throughout central Maine and beyond.

The University of Maine at Augusta’s Office of University Advancement oversees four functions: Development, Alumni Relations, Annual Giving and the UMA Foundation.  In conjunction with the colleges and other units of the University, the OUA has responsibility for advancing the University's overall mission. Through the cultivation and establishment of new relationships, and the continuance of ongoing relationships, University Advancement promotes and encourages the continual growth of the University of Maine at Augusta.

The Office of University Advancement is located in Robinson Hall on the Augusta Campus.

Joyce Blanchard, Director
joyceb@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 621-3191

Staci Warren, Administrative Assistant II
staci.warren@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 621-3299

Fax: (207) 621-3070

Normal office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., closed for University holidays.