Belfast. You can begin your college career or finish that degree you started years ago.  Meet Jose at the Hutchinson Center; he's in the business of helping you with your Second Chance!

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 UMaine degree!

On his days off Jose enjoys being on the water, taking long road trips, or being with his family.  Jose wed his college sweetheart Maida in 2001 and they welcomed their child, Luis, in 2007 and his second son, Max, this summer.   Jose is ecstatic to be employed by the Hutchinson Center and to be working in the Midcoast.

Call to make an appointment for advising by calling 338-8000 or toll free 800-753-9044. Jose can also assist you with information on the admission process, scholarships, financial aid, job search and everything in between.

To view our course catalog (as well as other information about the Hutchinson Center), you can visit our website at:  www.hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu