ASUAF

The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is the student government, with offices located in the Wood Center. All students who pay the fee are members. ASUAF runs service departments and programs dedicated to making the lives of UAF students easier and more convenient. ASUAF represents UAF students to the university administration and the Alaska Legislature. ASUAF officers are elected by the student body. For information, contact the ASUAF Office, (907) 474-7355.

Academic Computing

The Rasmuson Library Division of Computing and Communications (C&C) is responsible for campus-wide academic computing, as well as library computing, campus networking and UAF administrative systems. The division provides consulting, training seminars, documentation, programming support and access to public domain software. Contact the Help Desk, (907) 474-6564 for more information.

All students, faculty and staff may use the UAF academic computing facilities. 'Nanook,' the new Digital Alpha 7620, came on-line in May 1995. The system has 256 megabytes of memory, 16 gigabytes of disk storage, a CD-ROM drive, a T2877 10-gigabyte data cartridge tape system and a 1600/6250 BPI nine-track tape drive. Software available includes: Unix operating system, electronic mail, C, COBOL, FORTRAN, Pascal and many others. Many VMS applications such as BMDP, IMSL, Minitab, SAS and SPSS are available on the Nanook machine. C&C manages user services for both 'Aurora' and 'Nanook.' Students, faculty and staff must obtain a user ID to gain access to the system. Other computing networks may be accessed through 'Aurora.'

Windows, DOS-compatible, Macintosh and Apple II computers are available for use at academic computing nodes in the library and the Gruening Building.

Various academic and research departments on the main campus have both mini- and microcomputers for research and instruction. There are also numerous microcomputer systems available for student use. Check with the school or college for additional information regarding usage fees, available software and hours of operation.

Students enrolled in specific courses may use the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center (ARSC), which supports environmental research and science with an emphasis on high latitudes and the Arctic. See course descriptions for details. Undergraduate students with a faculty sponsor may submit research project proposals to apply for supercomputer use. The ARSC is a national computing resource available to researchers on UA campuses and to scientists worldwide.

Students, staff and faculty may purchase computer systems at educational discount prices from Apple. For more information, contact the UA Technology Center at (907) 474-6463.

Alumni

The UAF Alumni Association is an active part of the UAF campus. A network of graduates and former students provides widespread support for UAF programs, athletics and events. The UAFAA was established in 1986 to provide assistance to the university and its students and faculty. Call (907) 474-7081 for more information.

Army ROTC

The University of Alaska Fairbanks hosts the only Reserve Officers Training Corp. (ROTC) program in Alaska. An integral part of UAF since 1992, the program initially was not an official ROTC program but a military science curriculum, mandatory for all male freshmen and sophomores. In 1935, Dr. Charles Bunnell, president of the university, petitioned the War Department to officially open an Army ROTC program at the university; approval was granted in 1940. The program has continued to develop since then. Today's ROTC program is staffed with both Regular Army and Alaska National Guard officers and non-commissioned officers, providing students with a balance of knowledge and experiences.

The focus of the program is academic excellence and preparing leaders. All students enrolled in at least one course are assigned a faculty member to provide leadership and academic counseling. The counseling is closely monitored by the department head and is conducted twice every semester.

The program offers a myriad of resources from scholarships to athletic teams to academic assistance. 'Denali,' the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center's supercomputer, is maintained and managed by UAF for the Department of Defense. It is one of the fastest computers in the world and ROTC students may have research assistantship opportunities to work on the system.

Neighboring Fort Wainwright offers students numerous opportunities to participate in military activities such as the arctic biathlon competition, mentorships and recreational activities in an arctic environment.

The Department of Military Science hosts several activities and organizations. The Ranger Challenge team, a varsity level sport, participates in an annual competition against other Pacific rim schools in Hawaii. The final championship competition is held in Washington. Physically and mentally demanding, participation on the Arctic Biathlon team includes cross-country skiing, shooting and an endurance event. The competition is held locally at Fort Wainwright. Other athletic events include a rifle team and color guard. The color guard routinely participates at the opening of UAF Nanook hockey games. An ROTC club also is sponsored by the department and is an integral part of the university. Club members provide academic assistance to other students who are enrolled in similar majors and also organize campus events for student activities such as an annual broom-ball tournament and laser tag.

Financial Assistance - Army ROTC provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships and monthly allowances known as stipends. The current stipend is $150 monthly and is tax free for all committed cadets. Scholarships are awarded in a tiered system on a competitive basis and range from $2,000 to $12,000. The length may range from two to four or five years, depending upon the competitiveness of the applicant. In addition to the scholarships, the university grants the department four room fee waivers per semester for scholarship students. Additional fee and book allowances also are granted in conjunction with the scholarships. In accordance with NCAA regulations for this university, Army ROTC scholarships may be awarded in conjunction with athletic scholarships.

Curriculum-Military Science courses are not different from any other college level course and satisfy electives to a maximum of 23 credits toward degree requirements. Classes are offered every semester to include Outdoor Skills labs. Labs are designed to provide students with a class that is 'hands on' and include instructions in areas such as rappelling, skiing and survival.

Army ROTC is comprised of two levels: the basic course followed by the advance course. Credit for the basic course is earned in several ways. The most elementary method is through successfully completing freshman and sophomore Military Science classes. Two additional methods for earning basic course credit include completing a six-week summer camp or having prior military basic training. Students do not incur any obligation to Army ROTC or the Armed Forces during the basic course.

After successfully completing the basic course, the student may enter the advanced course, which is normally reserved for juniors and seniors pursuing a commission in the Regular Army, Army reserve or Army National Guard. A minor in Military Science is available.

For more information about ROTC at UAF, see Fees and Financial Aid, Degrees and Programs-Military Science and the Military Science course descriptions, or contact the Department of Military Science at (907) 474-6852/7501, e-mail: fyrotc@aurora.alaska.edu.

Athletics and Recreation

For information on recreational activities or intramurals, call (907) 474-6814. For intercollegiate athletics information, call (907) 474-7205.

Facilities

The Student Recreation Center, completed in 1994, is the newest addition to UAF's Student Recreation Complex (SRC). Along with the Patty Center and Ice Arena, the complex houses a variety of sports and physical activities facilities: multi-purpose areas for basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, calisthenics, dance, gymnastics, judo and karate; rifle and pistol range; courts for handball, racquetball and squash; an elevated 200-meter three-lane jogging track; a swimming pool; weight training and modern fitness equipment areas; an ice arena for recreational skating and hockey; a special aerobics area; and a three-story climbing wall.

A soccer and softball field is adjacent to the center and the campus has many miles of cross-country trails for running and skiing, including a lighted ski trail.

The Patty Center gymnasium is the location for all spectator events, with seating for 2,000.

Locker and shower facilities are adjacent to the swimming pool. Cubicle lockers are available for rent, on a semester basis, by all activity card holders. A limited number of full length lockers are also rented by the semester or year.

The SRC is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays, with exceptions to the schedule during holiday periods. Many areas are available for use on a drop-in basis unless an activity is scheduled in that area. Areas requiring supervising (swimming pool, rifle range, etc.) provide a consistent schedule of recreational hours.

A student's activity sticker permits access to the SRC. Children under age 18 are not allowed to use SRC facilities unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Intramural Sports

A wide variety of structured recreational activities-such as intramural leagues and competitions, aerobic workouts, fitness and recreation instruction-are offered to allow all students to use their leisure time to learn new lifetime skills, to play using those they already have, and to stay fit. Additionally, unstructured use of the recreational facilities through the scheduling of both traditional and non-traditional sport and activity use allows students, faculty and staff to pursue diverse fitness and recreational interests. Development and support of sport clubs is in response to student interest and resources.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to use the Student Recreation Complex and the intramural and recreational sport program. Please contact the SRC office if confronted with any barriers to participation.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The UAF Nanooks intercollegiate athletic program is a Division II member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with ice hockey classified as Division I. UAF is a member of the Pacific West Conference (PWC) and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). The Division II sports sponsored include men's and women's basketball, cross-country running, cross-country skiing, co-ed rifle and women's volleyball.

To be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics:

If you are an entering freshman, you must:

1. Be certified through the NCAA Clearinghouse. For more information, see your high school counselor or call the UAF athletic department at (907) 474-7205.
2. Be admitted to UAF in good academic standing;
3. Provide transcripts for any college courses taken.

If you are a transferring student you must:

1. Provide high school graduation records including SAT or ACT scores;
2. Provide transcripts or other official records of previous college experience(s); and
3. Meet all UAF and NCAA regulations relating to transferring credits and eligibility.

As a UAF student/athlete, to remain eligible for participation you must have:

1. Earned 24 credit hours each year while at UAF;
2. Earned at least a 2.0 GPA during the preceding semester while at UAF;
3. Earned at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA while at UAF; and
4. Declared a major at the beginning of the third academic year.

It is the responsibility of each student/athlete to fulfill the academic requirements of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. These requirements may vary depending on the sport being considered. The coach of that sport or the intercollegiate athletics department will assist you.

Continuing Education

UAF's Tanana Valley Campus, a component of the College of Rural Alaska, responds to individual and community needs for innovative training and high quality continuing education programs. Academic short courses and non-credit workshops are designed to meet the needs of practitioners in the trades or professions. TVC provides in-service training for teachers, supervisory skill seminars for local businesses and agencies, and general programs for cultural enrichment.

The Tanana Valley Campus, in conjunction with other UAF colleges and schools, provides academic courses during evening hours and on weekends on the Fairbanks campus and at its off-campus locations. The alternative course schedules and delivery modes are designed to increase access for working adults and other students whose work, community, or family commitments preclude their participation in resident, semester-based programs. Some courses are enhanced through television instruction or computer programs to permit students to progress at their own pace. Night and weekend courses are offered to allow the student working toward a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in UAF's School of Management or to fulfill general university requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. TVC also serves the non-degree seeking student with evening courses for general interest.

For information, contact the Tanana Valley Campus at the UAF Downtown Center, (907) 474-7400 or 451-1985 (TTY and voice).

Exchange Programs in the U.S. and Abroad

National Student Exchange

UAF is one of 120 public colleges and universities throughout the United States and its territories with membership in the National Student Exchange (NSE). Through this program, qualified students at member institutions may apply for exchange enrollment at another participating school. NSE enables students to study in different geographical areas of the country and take advantage of specialized courses on unique programs that may not be available on their home campuses. Participation in the program is limited to one year.

Exchanges take place during your sophomore or junior year. To apply, you must be a full-time student in good standing; in general, you should apply during the fall semester. Tuition is assessed by the host institution at the in-state tuition rate; however, in some situations tuition may be paid at UAF. For more information, contact the NSE adviser in the Office of Admissions, (907) 474-7822.

Study Abroad Programs

Study abroad programs can broaden your view of the world while contributing academic credit toward your degree at UAF. In a study abroad experience you can master a foreign language, explore new lands and learn about other cultures. Study abroad has an important role to play in the larger process of educating citizens with global awareness, as well as preparing graduates of the university for many career opportunities that involve international affairs. We encourage students to begin planning for a study abroad experience early in their UAF careers, particularly since prior study of a foreign language is often required.

In study abroad programs students enroll at UAF and earn UAF credits while attending school abroad; thus, you may use your Alaska Student Loan and many other forms of financial aid to study abroad. Students are responsible for their transportation to the site, housing, food and incidental expenses at the host institution. UAF study abroad programs are extremely economical compared to other such programs.

Study abroad programs are administered by the UAF Office of International Programs, 202 Eielson Building, (907) 474-5327.

Hokkaido University of Education, Sapporo Campus - Hokkaido University of Education belongs to an elite group of national universities in Japan responsible for the preparation of teachers. HUE enrolls about 5,000 students on five different campuses. The program provides the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the design and operation of urban and rural schools in Japan's northern prefecture of Hokkaido. This is a one-month intensive internship, including a course of introduction to the basic tenets of Japan's educational system, its culture, and its people. Students live with a Japanese host family. The School of Education sponsors and administers this student exchange program. For more information call (907) 474-6453.

Nagoya Gakuin University, Japan - NGU is a small, private university located on the main Japanese island of Honshu, near Nagoya, the third largest city in Japan. NGU has emphasized business education. They also offer a well-structured course of study of Japanese language and culture for foreign students. One year of Japanese is prerequisite, and two years is highly recommended. Exchange students reside in a new international students' dormitory.

Yakutsk State University - The city of Yakutsk, capital of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), is located on the Lena River in eastern Siberia. Yakutia is an autonomous republic of the Russian Federation. It has much in common with Alaska: vast undeveloped and lightly populated lands from tundra to northern forest, an economy based on natural resources, and a diversity of cultures. Russian language students will be able to practice and develop their language skills in a Russian-speaking environment and to experience both the indigenous and the Russian cultures of the area. Both semester and summer programs are available. Prior study of the Russian language and a sense of adventure are required.

Magadan University - The International Educational University at Magadan is located in the city of Magadan in the Russian Far East. Magadan is the capital city and business hub of the Magadan region. The School of Education sponsors a student exchange program in which UAF students can earn UAF credit while studying at Magadan. For more information, call (907) 474-6133.

McGill University, Canada - McGill University is an English-speaking university located in bilingual (French and English) Montreal, the largest city in the province of Quebec. Students can practice their French in the community while taking courses in English. There is no language requirement for the McGill University exchange. Students develop a plan of study to submit to the proposed host department at McGill, and work closely with a McGill faculty adviser. McGill has a particularly strong Northern Studies program. Most students rent apartments in the community.

University of the Andes - VENUSA CPSA, Venezuela - Universidad de Los Andes is in Merida, a city of 300,000 on the eastern slope of the Andes in a beautiful tropical setting. They offer courses in Spanish language and the history and culture of Hispanoamerica, taught in Spanish, for more advanced students. Students live in the home with a Venezuelan family.

University of Guadalajara, Mexico - The Center for Foreign Student Studies of the University of Guadalajara offers a well-established program of instruction in the Spanish language and Mexican history, culture and society. Students must attend at least two six-week terms to earn full-time semester status. Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city, is a bustling metropolis that retains touches of Mexico's colonial past. This program features home stays, with students living in the homes of Mexican host families.

University of Copenhagen, Denmark - The University of Copenhagen, founded in 1479, is a modern, comprehensive university steeped in old world tradition. University buildings are spread about one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Courses are offered at both undergraduate and graduate level the colleges of Theology, Medicine, Social Sciences, Humanities and Natural Sciences. Intensive Danish language classes are arranged in Copenhagen.

The Agricultural University of Norway - This program offers special opportunities for students interested in agriculture, natural resource management, biology, wildlife management and related fields. The Agricultural University is located in 'As', at the base of Oslo Fjord. Students will study Norwegian while at the Agricultural University.

Lulea University Sweden - Lulea University is a technical university located at the top of the Gulf of Bothnia, near the border of Finland. They offer strong programs in engineering, mining and business management, as well as a program in church music. Many courses are taught in English, so prior knowledge of Swedish is not required; students will study Swedish at Lulea.

Study in Europe - UAF belongs to NCSA (the Northwest Council on Study Abroad), a consortium of colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest that pool their resources to provide study abroad programs in Europe at modest cost. NCSA programs offer three terms per year (September through December, January through March, and April through June); students may elect to attend successive terms at the same or different sites. A comprehensive fee of approximately $4,400 per term covers tuition, room and board with a host family, textbooks, and excursions integrated with the courses. Intensive language study is offered (except in London), as well as content courses, primarily in the social sciences and humanities, taught in English. Home stays offer a chance to practice the language, develop close personal ties and experience the everyday culture of the country.

London, England - The vibrant metropolitan center of England, London offers a ceaseless banquet of cultural events and performances. Classes are held in central London, near the British Museum.

Cologne, Germany - One of the great cities of the Rhineland, in western Germany, Cologne dates back to 50 B.C., when it was established as a Roman colony. The Cologne program operates for the spring term only (April through June). One semester of college German is prerequisite. Language classes are offered at several levels.

Avignon, France - Avignon is a very old city in the Provence region of southern France. Classes are taught within the walls of the old city. Students must have completed two semesters of college French. The winter term offers an intensive immersion in French, with all classes taught in French; three semesters prior study is prerequisite.

Siena, Italy - Siena is located in the Tuscany Hills, 40 miles from Florence. Language instruction in included, and no prior study of Italian is required. Content courses often stress art and architecture, both of which are in abundance in and around Siena. Students share apartments with American and Italian students.

Western Undergraduate Exchange

UAF participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) administered by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Residents of Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming may enroll in designated degree programs at a reduced tuition rate (the in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount). Non-resident students enrolled in WUE cannot use time enrolled at UAF toward Alaska residency for tuition purposes. For a complete list of applicable degree programs or more information, contact the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 757480, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7480, (907) 474-7500.

Honor Societies

The following honor societies are active at UAF.

• Beta Gamma Sigma (business)
• Eta Kappa Nu (electrical engineering)
• Gamma Theta Upsilon (geography)
• Golden Key (all disciplines)
• Phi Kappa Phi (all disciplines)
• Pi Sigma Alpha (political science)
• Tau Beta Pi (engineering)

Honors Program

The Honors Program at UAF provides superior undergraduate students with intellectual opportunities beyond the scope generally found in the lecture halls of a university. These opportunities include smaller classes, direct contact with top faculty members and greater curriculum flexibility which allows students to strike out on their own in intellectual pursuits.

The Honors Program is based on the conviction that genuine excellence in college-level studies means broad competence in areas outside a student's major field of specialization as well as excellence within it.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students from all disciplines are eligible for admission to the Honors Program. To qualify, new freshmen must have attained a high school grade point average of no less than 3.60, a composite ACT score of no less than 28. Sophomores applying to the program must have a cumulative college GPA of 3.50 and clear admission to UAF.

Admission to the Honors Program is generally in the fall semester, with applications on file by April 1 of the year applying. Late applications will be considered on a space available basis. A limited number of students may be accepted at mid-year. Credentials for admission to the university must be filed separately and should be forwarded to the Office of Admissions at the time of application to the Honors Program.

Program Features

Students in the program must be regularly enrolled full-time undergraduate students. In order to graduate with the designation of 'Graduation with University Honors,' students must complete 27 credits of Honors work plus a senior Honors thesis.

Honors courses are offered in all disciplines and include courses specifically designed for the Honors Program as well as special enrichment sections of standard university courses. The Honors Program also offers opportunities for students to do individualized study in their majors.

A typical semester's offering in the Honors Program would include three sciences, a mathematics course, English composition, one or more courses from the core Perspectives on the Human Condition, and four or more courses from speech, business, humanities and social science.

A summer honors reading course is offered each year.

For more information and application forms, contact: The Honors Program, Box 750120, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska 99775, or call the Honors House, 515 Copper Lane, (907) 474-6612.

Leadership Honors

Leadership Honors are given to recognize and honor student leadership contributions to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Individuals receiving this award are selected based on their contributions to enhancing the UAF mission, enhancing the community in which the UAF campuses are located and promoting student life through individual and collective growth. Recipients wear crimson Leadership Honors cords at Commencement and a notation of the honors is indicated for each recipient in the commencement program.

Library

The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library is the largest in the state, with more than 1.75 million volumes. Highly qualified and innovative library faculty and staff, together with computer and telecommunication links, help students access information whether in the UAF collections or found through the expanding web of international information resources.

The library also provides extensive reference and instructional services to students. The library information and research course, LS 101, is part of the core curriculum and teaches research methods and how to find and use information in a variety of disciplines.

Electronic catalogs give access to the Rasmuson book collections, as well as to some 5.5 million titles held at our sister University of Alaska systemwide institutions, as well as to libraries in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. The computer network also provides periodical and newspaper indexes, a government documents index, an electronic encyclopedia and a statistical index. Document delivery and interlibrary loan services allow UAF students to borrow, at no charge, materials owned by other libraries.

Databases cover resources for the humanities, the social sciences, education, management, engineering and the sciences, with special attention to arctic and polar regions information. The electronic indexes provide more than 26 million citations. This network is available at terminals in the library, through the university computer network and through dial-up access. SLED, the Statewide Library Electronic Doorway, gives students access to Internet resources.

Special collections include world-class Alaska and Polar Regions Collections, covering books, periodicals, archives, manuscripts, historical photographs, oral histories and maps. The Rasmuson Library is also a federal documents depository, receiving 65 percent of the materials published by the U.S. Government Printing Office.

The Rasmuson Library Division of Computing and Communications is responsible for campus-wide academic computing, library computing, campus networking and UAF administrative systems. This includes electronic mail (e-mail), two public computer labs and a computer node, mini-computers used for academic computing and connection of computers to the campus network. Windows, DOS-compatible Macintosh and Apple II computers are available for use in the library computing node. The division provides consulting, training seminars, documentation, programming support and access to public domain software to the UAF students, faculty and staff.

The BioSciences Library, located in the Arctic Health Research Building on the West Ridge, is a branch of the Rasmuson Library. Collections in the Bio-Sciences Library number approximately 76,000 volumes, the majority of which are periodicals.

For further information, contact the Rasmuson Library director's office at (907) 474-7224 or 474-6744 (TTY).

Museum

While some 124,000 people visit the University of Alaska Museum each year, the museum is more than a place to look at interesting objects. The museum is also a campus resource and research center, and the staff conducts field work, teaches university courses and publishes reports.

Resources at the museum include the aquatic, archaeological, art, bird, ethnographic, geology, herbarium and mammal collections, the Alaska Native Heritage Film Center and the Alaska Quaternary Center.

Objects from the collections are used for research, and demonstration and comparative studies in classrooms and laboratories. For more information, contact the University of Alaska Museum, (907) 474-7505.

Student Support Services Project

The Student Support Services Project is a federally funded program. Housed within the Cross Cultural Communications Program, its goal is to retain and graduate students who meet eligibility guidelines. The project strives to serve the special academic needs of students through a variety of services. Academic support is provided through credit and non-credit courses in math, English, study skills and a science survey course, as well as free tutoring in general subject areas. Personal support is offered with an emphasis on a cross-cultural perspective. The project works closely with Alaska Native programs on campus, assisting students in achieving their goals and making the most of their opportunities at college.

For more information, and to determine eligibility, contact the Student Support Services Project, 508 Gruening Building, (907) 474-6887.

Summer Sessions

A wide variety of academic opportunities are offered to residents and visitors during the summer. Courses are open to undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees as well as to non-degree students with special interests. Students may choose from teacher training and enhancement courses, cross-cultural and arctic studies, intensive foreign language courses, and field experiences in areas such as archaeology, biology, geology and marine science. Additionally, basic degree requirements and courses heavily enrolled in during the fall and spring semesters are often available.

Summer Sessions faculty include members of the regular teaching staff, supplemented by outstanding visiting instructors. For more information contact Summer Sessions, 2nd floor Signers' Hall, (907) 474-7021.