UA Newsletter - Oct. 1, 2021

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Announcing the approval and effective date of updated remote work regulations

A team tasked with researching long-term remote work arrangements has concluded its work and Interim President Pitney has approved the updated remote work regulations, effective November 1.

COVID-19 Update on State worker guidelines from President Pitney

On Sept. 23 the governor directed state agencies to return to telework to the maximum extent practical. The UA system plans to stay the course using our current CDC-informed, multi-layered mitigation strategy.

Campus crime, security and fire resources and reports

Here are resources to learn more about campus security and fire services and the required public reporters on each.

Alaska Transitioning to 10-Digit Local Call Dialing

By Oct. 24, local in-state calls will require the 3 digit area code + the typical 7 digit phone number for a total of 10-digits.

Consideration of a COVID-19 vaccine requirement

UA Interim President Pitney plans to consider a request from UAF Chancellor Dan White to consider a vaccine requirement system for some in-person students, staff and faculty.

UA Interim President Pitney outlines goals for educational collaboration in presentation to Alaska Superintendents Association

University of Alaska Interim President Pat Pitney spoke with the Alaska Superintendents Association Friday morning, outlining ways in which the university is collaborating with educational groups across the state to increase and improve opportunities for education, job training and economic development.

University of Alaska seeks public opinion from Alaskans

As part of a comprehensive public awareness effort, the University of Alaska is conducting a statewide survey to collect input from Alaskans about higher education and job training in the state.

Human Resources News

Title IX Resources and Training Requirement Reminder

All UA employees must complete annual Title IX training by Oct. 31.

UAA HR Office Relocation begins Monday, October 4

The Anchorage offices of University of Alaska Human Resources will relocate from the University Lake Building to the Bragaw Office Building beginning Oct. 4.

September HR Updates

Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process.

IT News

Kaltura Storage Cleanup scheduled for Dec. 17

In order to contain cost, reduce our storage footprint, stay aligned with industry best practices, contract requirements, and anticipated use -. OIT is planning the content deletion of old and unused Kaltura videos for December 17.

Webinar: Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off

Please join the UA Security Matters team on October 4, at 12:00 p.m. for their Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off, the first in a series of security awareness webinars this October.

Personnel News

UAS alum and Faculty Emerita Ernestine Hayes honored by the Rasmuson Foundation and Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Ernestine Saankalaxt Hayes has recently been honored with two awards. A former Alaska State Writer Laureate, she was chosen to receive the Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist award as well as the Juneau-Douglas City Museum’s first ever Marie Darlin Prize.

Linda Tannehill retires after 28 years with Extension on Kenai Peninsula

Tannehill started working at the Cooperative Extension office that fall and now, 28 years later, has decided to retire.

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