The University of Maine was founded in 1865 as the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts; in 1897 it became the University of Maine. The University of Maine System was created in 1968 by the Maine State Legislature "to develop, maintain and support a cohesive structure of public higher education in the State of Maine ... unifying the University of Maine, Gorham State College, Farmington State College, Aroostook State College, Washington State College and Fort Kent State College."
The Board of Trustees, in consultation with the Chancellor, is the governing and planning body of the University and in addition has responsibility for preparing and approving the operating and capital budgets of the university.
From the description of Records 1865-[ongoing]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 54015030
