Mission statement: The College Success Programs at the University of Maine helps
students achieve academic success, attain their educational goals, and engage
in life long learning.
Disability Support Services
The office of Disability Support Services facilitates the education of students
with physical, emotional or learning disabilities. DSS provides a point of coordination
for accommodations and special services students with disabilities need while
attending the University of Maine. No qualified individual with a disability will
be denied access to or participation in services or programs at UMaine. Some of
the services provided or coordinated for students with disabilities include advising,
special orientation to campus, books on DVD, notetakers, classroom relocation,
priority registration, mediation and advocacy, classroom accommodations, as well
as personal, educational, and vocational counseling. Students believed to be learning
disabled without documentation can be screened through this office and referred
for assessment outside of the University at their own expense. For further information
please contact the Director of Disability Support Services at (207) 581-2319,
TDD (207)581-2311, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469.
Onward Program
The Onward Program focuses on fifty specially admitted students through a supportive
academic community. The Program is specifically for students who do not have the
academic credentials to be admitted to UMaine through the traditional admission
criteria. It is for people who want a degree from UMaine and it links students
to other resources including the Tutor Program, Disability Support Services and
group tutorials. Students who apply for admission are reviewed and their basic
academic skills are assessed by Program staff. They generally take college preparatory
courses in English composition, mathematics, science and analytical reading. Onward
Courses earn no degree credit. Grades earned are calculated into the semester
grade point average. Each college determines how developmental course grades will
be treated in the accumulative grade point average. Onward courses and descriptions
can be found in the course description section of this catalog. Counselors, peer
advisors and peer mentors are available to work with each Program student. At
the heart of the Onward Program is the one-to-one personal involvement and contact,
especially the development of a close personal relationship between student and
staff. Onward counselors are available to provide support, guidance and resource
information to students as they transition into college and throughout their academic
careers. Students who want more information about these services or who feel
they could benefit from participation in these services should contact the Onward
Program, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. Phone: (207) 581-2319/2320. www.umaine.edu/Onward/
The Academic Success Program
The Academic Success Program is funded through a U. S. Department of Education
grant to increase the retention and graduation rates of low income, first generation
students and students with disabilities. The Program serves 425 students each
year. Students indicate their interest in Program services through an intake form
filled out with a teacher or counselor. Students are notified of their selection;
once selected, program services are available throughout that student’s college
career at UMaine. Program services include academic advising, professional counseling,
peer advising, peer mentoring, study skills workshops and tutoring. Grants are
available to first and second year students. They are awarded to active program
participants to reduce unmet need and loans. We focus on the needs of program
students interested in graduate studies including applications, financial aid
and test preparation. Technology workshops and assistance is also available for
Program students. For further information contact us at (207) 581-2320, University
of Maine, Orono, ME 04469.
The Tutor Program
The Tutor Program provides free tutorial services in 100 and 200 level, non-web
based courses for students who need academic assistance related to their course
work. Tutorial assignments are made to small groups of four students, all of whom
have the same course and professor. By working together, students learn how to
process course material as well as sharpen their reasoning and questioning skills.
Tutorial sessions are process-oriented, learner-centered and require the active
participation of each group member. Requests for peer tutors are accepted during
the first eight (8) weeks of the semester. Assignments are made based on the
availability of qualified peer tutors, funding and course demand. For further
information contact The Tutor Program, 104 Dunn Hall, (207) 581-2351.
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