Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major 污鱼社 news
污鱼社 News
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May 21, 2020
The 31st Alaska Legislature adjourned sine die yesterday, marking the end to one of the most unusual and shortest sessions in recent memory. On Monday, lawmakers reconvened in Juneau to ratify the spending plan proposed by Governor Dunleavy for federal funding received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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NOAA awards new cooperative institute to UAF and partners
May 20, 2020
A new university-led institute will address climate, ocean and coastal challenges with greater collaboration and sharing of scientific resources. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected a partnership between the 污鱼社 Fairbanks, the University of Washington and Oregon State University to lead the institute.
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May 20, 2020
This month, we marked the end of an extraordinary spring semester and shifted our sights toward what's next. During the last several months you have shown incredible resilience in making the best of a difficult situation. Your patience and perseverance have been truly inspiring. Thank you.
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污鱼社 Southeast Achieves Full Reaccreditation of Teacher Education Programs
May 16, 2020
This week the 污鱼社 College of Education (AKCoE) at the 污鱼社 Southeast (UAS) received confirmation of its accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
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Opportunity for Board of Regents Public Testimony on May 26
May 15, 2020
Alaskans will have an opportunity next month to offer feedback directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the 污鱼社.Statewide audio conference public testimony is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Call 1-866-726-0757 to join the queue for testimony. This public testimony session will be live streamed at: www.alaska.edu/bor/live/.
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UA celebrates community campus graduates
May 15, 2020
The 污鱼社 canceled in-person commencement ceremonies as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the university's community campuses held their own virtual ceremonies to celebrate their graduates, while others like the 污鱼社 Fairbanks' community campuses will participate in UAF's virtual commencements.
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Show your UA support with university themed Zoom backgrounds
May 15, 2020
These branded virtual background photos can be used during Zoom meetings. Show your UA pride by using one of these backgrounds during your Zoom meetings.
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In response to Audit Committee direction, UA leadership to develop budget options
May 15, 2020
This morning the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents met to discuss the university's current financial position and the significant budget shortfall we face. The budget has been impacted by a number of factors, most notably state funding cuts since 2015, enrollment decline since 2011, and the fiscal impact of COVID-19.
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May 13, 2020
Yesterday, the Alaska Legislature approved the final portions of Governor Dunleavy's plan to distribute $1.5 billion the State of Alaska has received in federal Coronavirus financial assistance. This action, by the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee (LB&A), comes after three weeks of review and negotiations by the Legislature and the administration.
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May 12, 2020
This week the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents will meet to discuss important budget matters and identify meaningful ways to meet the budget shortfall caused by a number of factors, most notably state funding cuts, enrollment decline, and the fiscal impact of COVID-19. Several weeks ago, the Audit Committee requested a financial plan to include more detail on proposed base reductions and one-time funding from available reserves to meet a total of $45 million in state UGF reduction through FY 2022.