University of Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine
Mission Statement
The University of Southern Maine, northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university, is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education. Through its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, USM faculty members educate future leaders in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering and technology, health and social services, education, business, law, and public service. Distinguished for their teaching, research, scholarly publication, and creative activity, the faculty are committed to fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation. USM embraces academic freedom for students, faculty, and staff, and advocates diversity in all aspects of its campus life and academic work. It supports sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. As a center for discovery, scholarship, and creativity, USM provides resources for the state, the nation, and the world.
This Mission Statement was passed by the USM Faculty Senate on October 3, 2008, and approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees on November 15, 2010.
The University of Southern Maine, northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university, is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education. Through its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, USM faculty members educate future leaders in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering and technology, health and social services, education, business, law, and public service. Distinguished for their teaching, research, scholarly publication, and creative activity, the faculty are committed to fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation. USM embraces academic freedom for students, faculty, and staff, and advocates diversity in all aspects of its campus life and academic work. It supports sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. As a center for discovery, scholarship, and creativity, USM provides resources for the state, the nation, and the world.
This Mission Statement was passed by the USM Faculty Senate on October 3, 2008, and approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees on November 15, 2010.
Contact Information
University of Southern Maine
A Member of the University of Maine System
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104
Phone: 1-800-800-4USM
A Member of the University of Maine System
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104
Phone: 1-800-800-4USM
Potential Careers
Financial Manager
Accountants And Auditors
Social Worker
Musicians And Singers
Psychologists
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Music Director/conductor
Special Education Teacher
Lawyer
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