Dr. Constance H. Carlson

President, 1980-1986

When Dr. Constance H. Carlson became the president of the University of Maine at Presque Isle in 1981, she became the first female president ever in the University of Maine system. President Carlson felt that education was very important, but she also stressed other activities to make a college experience complete. She felt that athletics, as well as other social activities, were important components of college life.

President Carlson had previous experience in the University of Maine system, as she taught undergraduate and graduate courses in English at the University of Maine at Orono for 10 years, from 1962 until 1972. Prior to becoming president of UMPI, Carlson was the dean of Bangor Community College at the University of Maine at Orono. Undoubtedly, her experience in an administrative position made her well-qualified for taking on the role of president.

Although President Carlson's time as president was short, she did help contribute to our school's continued success. Under President Carlson there were a number of improvements made to the curriculum, the University Bookstore was added, and the honors program was started.

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