CAMPUS Perspectives
By Diane Murphy, Professor of Humanities Maltman ’14 Aims to Preserve Wildlife Diversity Derrick Maltman ’14 came to Unity College as a scholar in the Center for Experiential and Environmental Education, and will graduate with a degree in captive wildlife care and education. His professional goal is to aid in the preservation of wildlife diversity by owning his own zoo, using ambassador species to educate the public. While many Unity students share this ambition, Maltman has expanded his horizons with international experiences. After attending high school in Germany, earning advanced placement credits, he travels to Europe at least once a year.
“Some students feel limited by career prospects,” states Maltman. “A former teacher tried to discourage me from entering the zoological profession.” Luckily, another teacher urged him to pursue his passion, reinforcing his perception that dreams are attainable. Since coming to Unity, Maltman has found that every course contributes to his preparation for the job market, whether it is a personal growth experience such as rock climbing or the introductory course in his major, which provided a “plethora of information about the field.”
Maltman applied for an internship with the Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland; sure to be another milestone on his road to success.
“At Unity College, the Academic Centers are constructed to promote the delivery of each course or degree using the most appropriate expertise of multiple faculty members.” SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS WILLIAM TRUMBLE Prescott ’13 Flourishes in Conservation Law Enforcement Program Nicole Prescott ’13, a non-traditional student, entered the conservation law enforcement program at Unity College. She has previous experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, and is in her ninth year with the Emergency Medical Services of Maine. “Combining a 36-hour work week with earning a college degree is not easy, but well worth the effort,” said Prescott. When asked which courses best prepared her for the job market, Prescott said she is especially grateful to Tim Peabody ’81, Associate Professor of Conservation Law/Enforcement/Director of the Center for Natural Resource
Management and Protection, for his “realworld approach to teaching” and to Carol Blasi, Associate Professor of Conservation Law Enforcement, whose law courses are essential in helping students understand how to apply legal precepts. Prescott highly recommends the seasonal law enforcement training program, offered through the Center for Natural Resource and Protection, as “the best thing the college has done.” This intensive program allowed her to obtain a federal level II law enforcement officer certification, making her competitive for a range of future careers. Prescott has worked for the United
States Fish and Wildlife agency for two years, spending time in North Dakota, Montana, Kansas, and Utah, and has a position with the same agency this summer. Hats off to Prescott for living up to her own motto: “Make your time here worth it!”
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