UAF Employee Experience

Many UAF employees spend their lives doing meaningful work they love.

UAF employees play vital role in fostering a supportive learning environment and  a culture that embraces diversity, a sense of belonging and pride.

Whether employees work at the Troth Yeddha’ Campus in Fairbanks, remotely, or at one of several community campuses and centers elsewhere in Alaska, all should feel welcome and understand how their contributions align with the university’s mission.

If you are new to the university, your department's  HR coordinator will guide you through the hiring process and onboarding paperwork. Our Employee Experience Team will help introduce and connect you to the broader university community. Explore the resources and share your feedback. 

We’re glad you’re here!

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UAF photo by Eric Engman.
College of Liberal Arts faculty and staff members show their Nanook pride by donning "We are CLA" stocking caps and creatively supporting CLA Dean Ellen Lopez.

Upcoming events for employees

Two people cross country sking
Introduction to XC Skiing Clinic

Meet your fellow employees at the Outdoor Adventures office on the west end of the SRC and get geared up for skiing. All ski equipment provided.

  • Nov. 6, noon-1 p.m.
  • Registration required, limit 15 participants
  • Stop by Staff on Tap at the Pub from 4:30-6 p.m. for hot chocolate
This employee experience is brought to you by Onboarding and Engagement, Outdoor Adventures and The Pub.

Staff and students enjoying time at the Pub.
Staff on Tap at The Pub

Join your fellow employees weekly for networking and relaxation on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sponsored by The Pub.

 

Nancy ClaytonNancy Clanton, adjunct researcher with the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, models her UAF T-shirt she recently received in the mail. Clanton joined UAF staff this fall and works remotely from her home in Vail, CO.

Clanton has been working and experimenting with lighting for more than 50 years and has won numerous national awards for her work in biologically sensitive outdoor lighting design. She has worked on energy efficient lighting at the Pentagon, the White House and the Empire State Building.

She’s currently working on biologically sensitive outdoor lighting as a “Living Lab” in Cordova, collaborating with the Prince William Sound Science Center and the city. This project will demonstrate different spectral and light distributions that will not harm bird or salmon migrations. Community surveys will be taken to obtain acceptance feedback, and outreach including education modules. This model can be applied to other harbor towns in Alaska through ACEP programs and outreach.

— Nancy Clanton, Alaska Center for Energy and Power adjunct researcher

Want to learn more about the employee experience?

Supervisors are encouraged to stop by our Employee Welcome and Resource Center in 104 Eielson to find out how you can improve your employees' experience through onboarding, engagement and recognition.

Stay tuned for more activities designed to build connection and community!

Find out more about the employee experience. Email UAF-Welcome-Team@alaska.edu to set up an appointment.