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University of Maine System enrollment and credit initiatives

Overview

The University of Maine System (UMS) has implemented new strategies to bolster postsecondary enrollment and workforce development. The system announced it will accept eight specific credentials from the Jobs for Maine Graduates program as college course credits, provided they meet college-level standards in areas such as leadership, financial literacy, and digital literacy.

Following these initiatives, UMS reported its highest projected enrollment in over a decade, with more than 28,000 students expected across its seven schools. This marks the ninth consecutive semester of growth. Officials attributed this trend to the system’s focus on affordability, expanded online programming, and workforce-oriented degrees. Chancellor Dannel Malloy noted that despite national demographic and financial pressures, the system is successfully preparing professionals for high-paying careers to support the state economy.

Entities

Dannel Malloy · University of Maine System · MaineSpark · Jobs for Maine Graduates · University of Maine

Timeline

11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
University of Maine System projects decade-high enrollment
The University of Maine System projects its highest enrollment in over a decade, with more than 28,000 students expected this fall, driven by affordability and online program growth.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
University of Maine System accepts high school credentials for college credit
The University of Maine System will now accept Jobs for Maine Graduates credentials as college credits to boost student enrollment and postsecondary aspirations.

Sources

centralmaine.com · newsday.com · pressherald.com · priminfo.ch · winnipegfreepress.com