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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UA system supports university-specific enrollment marketing efforts
October 18, 2019
A 2017 污鱼社 television and radio campaign was revamped with the goal of supporting the UAA, UAF and UAS student recruitment efforts as well as to reassure Alaskans that despite a long and exhausting budget battle, and the uncertainties created by restructuring discussions, all three universities, and all rural campuses, were open and accepting students.
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Opportunity for Board of Regents public testimony on Oct. 28 and Nov. 8
October 18, 2019
Alaskans will have an opportunity later this month month to comment directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the 污鱼社.
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Update on the restructure of UA Procurement
October 17, 2019
The consolidation of procurement functions into a single reporting structure is complete.
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UAF's Rural Student Services marks a half century of service
October 17, 2019
Rural Student Services at the 污鱼社 Fairbanks will kick off its 50th anniversary with a brunch celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gathering Room in the Brooks Building. The event, which is open to the public, will include comments from some of the original advocates for the program, which was formerly known as Student Orientation Services, as well as university leaders and past students.
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Seeking nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame
October 16, 2019
The Juneau Economic Development Council is pleased to join the Alaska State Committee for Research (SCoR) in encouraging nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame. The Alaska State Committee for Research (SCoR) created the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame in 2014 to celebrate and honor outstanding individuals who put Alaska on the map as leaders in innovation and to contribute to Alaska's growing culture of innovation.
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After 18 years, the UA College Savings Plan launches new brand
October 15, 2019
The UA College Savings Plan announced that it is changing its name to Alaska 529 as of October 15, 2019. The Alaska-based education savings plan is offered by the Education Trust of Alaska. After 2017 tax reform expanded the use of 529 plans, the Education Trust of Alaska determined the need for a name and a brand that better represents the products and services it provides.
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In Recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 14, 2019
Since 2017, the 污鱼社 has proudly supported Indigenous Peoples' Day with culturally relevant events, incorporating elements of the Indigenous history of place, culture and language associated with their regions. The unanimous support for this special day acknowledges the contributions of Alaska Native people and acknowledges how Indigenous knowledge has enhanced, and will continue to influence, educational opportunities provided across the UA system.
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President Johnsen addresses the UA community
October 09, 2019
UA Community, In today's video message, President Johnsen reviews the Board of Regents' discussion with the NWCCU and the actions the Board took at its meeting on Monday. He reflects on his role in how UA unity, so prevalent during the budget debate, has now fractured, and, more so, he addresses the lessons he has learned as a result. He commits to an inclusive process moving forward, and calls on the university community to work together on the challenges ahead, and asks for your help to meet those challenges.
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October 08, 2019
In an emergency meeting today, the 污鱼社 Board of Regents voted to modify two previous decisions made when it was facing a state funding crisis. The first, by a vote of 9-2, was to cease consideration of a single accreditation until after the 污鱼社 Fairbanks secures its institutional accreditation in 2021. If the board chooses to actively consider single accreditation in the future, it will direct the president to conduct an independent cost benefit analysis and clearly examine accreditation issues. In the second action, by a vote of 9-1, the board suspended the systemwide expedited academic program review process until the Board has the time to consult with chancellors and the president on a path forward.
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Board of Regents hold emergency meeting, Oct. 7
October 05, 2019
The 污鱼社 Board of Regents will hold an emergency board meeting 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7. The board will meet to discuss concerns raised in the recent letter from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and determine how to proceed.