Stanley F. Salwak

President, 1969-1980

Stanley F. Salwak was the second president of this school. Dr. Salwak was a very educated man, as he took time to earn a P.H.D.. Dr. Salwak attended the University of Massachusettes, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He then went on to further his education at Penn State, where he received his P.H.D.. His dedication to higher education was evident , as he served as the Director of the Massachusettes Board of Community Colleges and as Director of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation of the Big 10 Universities, prior to becoming president of this institution.

President Salwak saw a large amount of change to the campus of this school during his presidency. First of all, during his first year, Park and Pullen Halls were added to the campus in order to fulfill residential and classroom needs. In that same year, the Norton Museum was donated and moved to campus. Over the years, a number of new educational programs were added to the school's curriculum, including the Criminal Justice Program. In addition, the Bachelor of Arts Degree was first offered during Salwak's Presidency. 1971 marked the final change in the name of the institution to its present name, the University of Maine at Presque Isle. In 1974 the Smith House was purchased by the University and was transformed into a Student Services building, and in 1975 the present Library building was constructed. During Dr. Salwak's 11 years as president of this institution, he saw a great deal of changes, both physical and curricular. His leadership aided the continued growth and success of the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

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