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UMA Rockland Now OpenSafe Return Plan in Place
Our plan was developed in coordination with UMA and UMS policies and procedures and ensures that our top priority is the safety of our students, staff, faculty, and our URock community.
Continued Use of Virtual Services is Encouraged: We encourage you to continue using our virtual support services (phone, email, Zoom) whenever possible. Due to social distancing requirements, the number of students allowed at the Center at any one time has been significantly reduced. If you plan to come to the Center, please call ahead and schedule.
• Visiting the Center:
- Face coverings will be required of everyone at all times. If you are unable or unwilling to wear a face covering, please continue to receive support services virtually (phone, email, Zoom) and take online, Zoom, or delay view ITV classes from home in the fall.
- You will be asked to follow all safety procedures while at the Center. And, you will have to sign in and out of the Center so that we can do "contact tracing" should you or someone else be later diagnosed with COVID-19.
Computer Lab Access: Appointments will be required to use computers at the Center. Plan your time and call ahead.
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Time to Register for ClassesSemester Begins August 31st
Self-registration is still available for Fall with no payment due at this time! If you would like an advising appointment, give us a call or they can be booked directly online with Chip or Deb. Please reach out to us with whatever you need.
Attention Students! To clarify which classes will be taught by URock faculty via Zoom in real time, as well as which classes will be taught by URock faculty onsite face-to-face, here is an updated list!
• URock Faculty Teaching via Zoom in Real Time
CIS100 (Fensie) Intro to Computing Fri 9am
ENG101 (Vail) College Writing Mon 9am
ENG102W (Boyd) Intro to Literature Mon 4pm
ENG351W/452W (Boyd) Creative Writing I & II Tues 4pm
HTY104 (Galloway) US History II Wed 4pm
MAT115 (Fitzgerald) Elementary Statistics Mon 4pm
REC112 (Vail) Exercise, Nutrition & Control Thurs 9am
• URock Faculty Teaching Classes Onsite
BIO103E (Long) Conservation Biology Lab Fri 9am
BIO110 (Frisardi) General Biology Lecture & Lab Tues 4pm
CHY111 (Lane) Chemistry Lecture/Lab (@MCST) Thurs 4pm
COM102 (Moro) Interpersonal Communication Tues 9am
COM305 (Moro) Argumentation & Debate Tues 4pm
ENG101 (Ennamorati) College Writing Thurs 4pm
MAT115-VC (Rogers) Elementary Statistics Wed 9am
PSY100 (Shattuck) Intro to Psychology Wed 4pm
SPA102 (Dowling) Elementary Spanish II Mon 9am
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Student Worker PositionHiring for Part-Time Custodian
We are currently looking for a student worker to fill the position for custodian at URock. Some of the janitorial duties will include (but are not limited to) vacuuming, trash removal, disinfecting/sanitizing high-traffic areas, and dusting; as well as general building maintenance duties (changing lightbulbs, window washing, and moving/arranging of furniture). Please email or call for more information!
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Introducing OneCardNew ID Card for Students
What is OneCard? It's the University of Maine System integrated card system that:
• serves as the official UMA identification card;
• provides access to library services;
• is utilized to pay for printing at the Augusta & Bangor campuses (printing still free at Centers);
• can be used to purchase meals at the Moose Tracks Cafe at UMA.
Whether you are a new or continuing student, learn more about how to obtain your UMA OneCard by clicking the button below!
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Look for the Sign!Visitors Asked to Sign In/Out at Center
All visitors - students, faculty (when there during non-class time), prospective students, etc - are required to stop at the front office to sign in upon entering UMA Rockland. We will be asking for your name & phone number so that we can do 'contact tracing' should you or someone else be later diagnosed with COVID-19. We will also be requiring that you sign out at the office when leaving for the day. Please allow yourself those extra couple minutes so that we can keep track of our visitors!
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Fall Book Voucher Process
Students wishing to utilize financial aid to purchase their textbooks will need to complete a book voucher request form. All new and continuing students will receive an email on August 10th with the information needed to begin the process. Financial Aid will then review and approve/deny the request within 1-2 business days. Be sure to check your email on the 10th if interested!
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'College Next' Virtual ClassesNext Session Begins September 9th
Have you been thinking about beginning college for the first time or returning to finish up your degree? Do you need to brush up on your math, computer or writing skills?
RSU13 Community and Adult Education offers a program that successfully prepares students for college-level coursework by building both skills and confidence. Classes, for the past five years, have been held at UMA Rockland. This year they will be online via Zoom meetings (after an initial face-to-face orientation at UMA Rockland).
College Next consists of three sections and students may take any combination that meets their personal needs and schedule:
• COL 100 - Introduction to the College Experience (3 credit course)
• English Skill Building
• Math Skill Building
All instruction is FREE and the supply fees are very affordable. FMI and to register, call 207-594-9764.
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Brightspace Will Replace Blackboard as Course SupportHappening this Fall Semester
Courses in the University of Maine System are supported by a Learning Management System which includes critical course information such as the syllabus, assignments, discussion boards, and more. The University System had been using Blackboard but for Fall 2020 will be changing to the D2L Brightspace Learning Management system.
To help prepare for the transition, a Brightspace Orientation for Students course is available now and many more Brightspace student resources will be available in the coming days.
• In the LaunchPad, click on the Brightspace icon
• From the top nav bar, click on Discover
• Then click on the UMA Student Orientation to Brightspace
You can also learn more about Brightspace through these quick orientation videos.
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New UMA Student Tech Hub
The initial goals of The Tech Hub 1.0 are to provide students with the following:- student support, tutorials and documentation for Brightspace;
- resources to help students with internet connections from off-campus; and,
- basic information about device requirements and how to purchase devices at educational pricing.
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New Textbook Ordering SiteIntroducing eCampus!
UMA has transitioned to eCampus for textbooks. A few of the benefits with eCampus include free shipping on orders of over $35, 30-day returns from the start of class, a larger inventory, and less expensive textbooks!
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Financial Aid SupportZoom with Patrick
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) has an online application for its services. Patrick Blanchette, advisor with the MEOC, is available to meet with students via phone or virtually on Zoom. Patrick will now be at URock Mondays 9am-3pm. Call us to schedule a time to meet with him!
Please reach out if you need help filing your FAFSA or have any other college issues.
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Tutoring Options
Do you need some tutoring assistance in your class(es)? Complete the online form below to request this free service. Tutoring sessions are currently being conducted via Zoom web-conferencing.
UMA Rockland students can access writing support through VAWLT (Virtual Accessibility, Writing, Library and Technology) tutors. It's online with live chat!
In addition to tutoring by appointment and with VAWLT, UMA has contracted with the company Net Tutor to support students in most classes. Net Tutor can be accessed through the MyUMA portal, or directly through most course sites in Blackboard or Brightspace.
Contact Chip Curry if you would like more information.
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OFFICE & CENTER (Thru August 28th)
Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday
Office/Center Closed (Staff working remotely)
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8/10 Financial Aid Advisor (9am-3pm)
8/17 Financial Aid Advisor (9am-3pm)
8/19 New Student Orientation via Zoom (10:30am-12pm)
8/20 New Student Orientation via Zoom (4-5:30pm)
8/24 Financial Aid Advisor (9am-3pm)
8/26 HS Aspirations New Student Orientation via Zoom (4-5pm)
8/31 Fall Semester Begins!
8/31 Financial Aid Advisor (9am-3pm)
For event details, visit our Center calendar!
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| Tech Support
Mon-Thur 7:30am-10pm
Fri 7:30am-8pm
Sat & Sun 10am-8pm
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Knox County Mapping & Information ResourcesKnox County EMA/GIS Program has created a resource page of useful information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Free assistance with Career and Education Planning, Personal Money Management, and support through life challenges and navigating change is available from New Ventures Maine.
Appointments by phone or by Zoom are available. FMI, contact Melinda Wildes.
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| Maine Career Center provides a variety of employment and training services at no charge for Maine workers and businesses. All services currently available online only.
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The University of Maine at Augusta is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Director of Human Resources, UMA/UMF, 46 University Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, 207.592.3618, amie.parker@maine.edu.
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