Butler named 2024 UMaine Distinguished Professor

Butler named 2024 UMaine Distinguished Professor

A long-time educator and leader in social work, whose research and advocacy influenced state and federal policy, has been named the 2024 Distinguished Maine Professor, the University of Maine’s most prestigious faculty accolade. Sandra Butler, professor and director of the School of Social Work, will be honored at the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Celebration, alongside […]

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Surviving Your First Year of Graduate School

You’ve been admitted to the esteemed institution of your choice for grad school, congratulations! Surviving the first year of grad school is not merely about endurance; it’s about thriving amidst the rigorous demands and navigating the intricate landscape of higher education. Below, we’ve laid out some strategies on how to get through that first year, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. One thing is for sure, you should get ready for your first year of grad school to be transformative.

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General Education Assessment Graduate Assistantship Available: 2024-2025 Academic Year

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) is searching for a GeneralEducation Assessment Graduate Assistant for the 2024-2025 academic year. The scope ofOIRA’s work includes: Collecting, maintaining, and analyzing information that informs decisions andpolicy making at the University of Maine, as well as conducting research onquestions of fundamental importance to the institution. Complying with […]

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Institutional Research Work-Study Graduate Assistantship Available: 2024-2025 Academic Year

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) is searching for an InstitutionalResearch Graduate Assistant for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) collects, maintains, and analyzesinformation that informs decision and policy-making at the University of Maine, as well asconducts research on questions of fundamental importance to the institution. OIRA […]

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Research Learning Experience (RLE) Graduate Assistant Position

The Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost seeks a graduate assistant to support the Special Assistant for Strategic Initiatives in Research Learning Experience (RLE) programming. PURPOSE: The Research Learning Experience GA supports the Special Assistant for StrategicInitiatives in the implementation and coordination of the Research Learning Experienceprogramming. The GA will […]

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Maine Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) Graduate Legislative Fellowship

The Maine Chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks a graduate legislative fellowfor the 2024-2025 academic school year. The Scholars Strategy Network is a national organizationseeking to improve public policy and strengthen democracy by organizing scholars in Americancolleges and universities and connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, civicorganizations, and the media. The Maine […]

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Maine Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) Graduate Communications Fellowship

The Maine Chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks a graduate communicationsfellow for the 2024-2025 academic school year. The Scholars Strategy Network is a nationalorganization seeking to improve public policy and strengthen democracy by organizing scholars inAmerica’s colleges and universities, and connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, civicorganizations, and the media. The Maine […]

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Graduate School Assistantship

Essential Duties: Assist with the recruitment of new graduate students – including professional representation of the Graduate School at selected fairs and informational sessions. Respond to general inquiries and requests for information from faculty, staff, prospective and current students, and external contacts via email, phone, and in-person  Perform a variety of data entry tasks and […]

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