University of Maine at Farmington President Edward Serna shakes hands with student Robyn Nix on Tuesday after he addressed students, staff members and university officials on campus.

University of Maine at Farmington President Edward Serna greets staff members and students Tuesday before being introduced as the new president on campus.

University of Maine at Farmington professor Jonathan Cohen, left, speaks with President Edward Serna on Tuesday as Serna was announced as the university’s new president.

University of Maine at Farmington President Edward Serna sits with his wife, Lauren, and daughters Anna Kate, left, and Caroline on Tuesday as students, staff members and University of Maine System officials introduce the new president.

University of Maine at Farmington President Edward Serna sits with his wife, Lauren, and daughter Caroline before being introduced Tuesday as the new president on campus.

University of Maine at Farmington President Edward Serna, left, is congratulated Tuesday by University of Maine System Chancellor James Page on campus.

University of Maine at Farmington President Edward Serna addresses students, staff members and university officials on campus Tuesday as his appointment as president was announced.

University of Maine at Farmington President Edward Serna addresses students, staff members and university officials Tuesday on campus as his appointment as president was announced.

Students, staff members and university officials listen Tuesday as University of Maine at Farmington as President Edward Serna outlines goals he will pursue as the new head of the university.

University of Maine at Farmington student Vanessa Brown talks about her impressions of new President Edward Serna on Tuesday.

University of Maine at Farmington mascot "Chompers" delivered school items to President Edward Serna's daughters Anna Kate, left, and Caroline on Tuesday.

Dr. Edward Serna.