Budget update: March 11, 2020

Monday evening, President Johnsen sent chancellors guidance on FY 2021 – FY 2022 budget planning. The memo addresses the 2019 compact agreement between Governor Dunleavy and UA Board of Regents Chair Davies. Read more

Listening session on expedited academic program review

On March 19, Chancellor White and Provost Prakash will hold a community listening session on UAF's expedited academic program review recommendations. The event will be held from
5-6 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. Read more

Biomedical accelerator helps researchers discover new career paths

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The program will help researchers strengthen their grant proposals, meet new collaborators, explore new career paths, and learn about intellectual property and commercialization. Read more

Deadlines and reminders

Chancellor’s enrollment forum (March 17)

Cornerstone Award nominations (March 20)

Dining plan bonuses (March 31)

Help plan Staff Recognition and Development Day

Nominations open for 2020 Pathfinder Award

Nominations are open until 5 p.m. March 16 for the Pathfinder Award, which recognizes an employee who exemplifies excellence and commitment to rural students. Read more

Resources for working, teaching remotely

UAF is preparing online resources to help students, instructors and staff work remotely should in-person teaching or other activities be temporarily curtailed or suspended due to COVID-19 concerns. Read more

Teaching Tip: Three ways to encourage student resilience

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Today’s college students are excessively stressed. These suggested strategies can make your course less stressful without reducing rigor. Read more