The University of Maine System (UMS) consists of more than five seen universities and over 10 university college regional outreach centers. Established in 1968, the system offers a variety of academic opportunities. Its universities offer classes in math, statistics, psychology, history, and family and consumer science. The University of Maine System s universities also offer distance learning courses. Its universities have libraries that provide a variety of educational resources and materials. The system s universities offer opportunities for students to participate in a range of sports activities, such as baseball, basketball, cross-country, field hockey, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, and track and field