Local man returns to help Midcoast residents pursue College

Belfast. The University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast is staffed by a small number of really great people dedicated to helping you further your educational goals. If you need advising, help signing up for courses, or someone to talk to about where to begin, then Student Services Coordinator Jose Cordero III is your man!

Jose graduated from Rockland District High School in 1995 and after earning his B.A. Music and M.Ed in Higher Education from the University of Maine. He stayed at his alma mater to work in Undergraduate Admissions, Academic Advising, and most recently in Student Affairs as the Director of Multicultural Programs. Jose is passionate about students and their aspirations for higher education in Maine and believes there is no better place in the state then the Midcoast area to begin pursuing a University of Maine degree!

On his days off Jose enjoys being on the water, taking long road trips, or being with his new family. Jose wed his college sweetheart Maida in 2001 and they just welcomed their first child, Luis, this year. Jose is ecstatic to be employed by the Hutchinson Center and to be back in the Midcoast area.

Jose offers walk in academic advising every Wednesday from 1-4PM at The Hutchinson Center-no appointment needed. Additionally, beginning Wednesday, December 19th Financial Aid Officer Sally Daniels will be available on Wednesdays from 1-4 PM for financial aid assistance. Scholarships are still available for the Spring, 2008 semester! So come by on a Wednesday, or make an appointment for advising at another time by calling 338-8000 or toll free 800-753-9044.