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UA Board of Regents to hold first in-person meeting in two years June 2-3

The UnA Board of Regents will hold a full meeting on June 2-3.


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System Office Staff Council May Meeting Highlights

Highlights and updates from the May 9 System Office Staff Council meeting.


UA HR Expanding Brown Bag Sessions for Supervisors

The expanded sessions will launch on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning July 13.


Performance Review
Around the Corner - Annual Performance Reviews Due By 6/30/22

Supervisors are responsible for ensuring evaluations are completed for their team members by the fiscal year end.


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Staff Make Students Count Awards nomination period has been extended

The nomination period has been extended through June 10th, 2022.


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529 Day is a great time to update your education savings strategies.

Alaska 529 would like to remind employees that 529 Day* is a great time to start, review, or increase your education savings for a loved one through your paycheck or automatic monthly contributions from your bank account.

Wellness
Wellness program deadline June 30

The UA Wellness Program ends June 30 of this year.

Each participant of the University of Alaska Wellness Program must earn a total of 7 activity points and complete the online health risk assessment and a biometric screening by June 30 to be eligible for the $600 wellness rebate.


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Reminder: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion video training series

In April, President Pat Pitney introduced to System Office staff a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion video training series. The timeframe for fully completing the training has been extended to September 1.

We have scheduled a town hall for System Office employees to come together to discuss the issues addressed in the videos. Employees are asked to have watched a minimum of the first two introductory videos and at least one more before the Town Hall which will be held at 2 p.m. on June 8.


Staff Professional Development Speaker: Navigating Difficult Conversations During Difficult Times

Human Resources will be hosting a series of professional development Zoom webinars on nagivating difficult conversations in difficult times in the workplace. 


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Google sunsets Universal Analytics, replacing with Google Analytics 4

Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google's next-generation measurement solution, replaces Universal Analytics on July 1, 2023.

During the summer of 2022 websites that are managed by OIT will change from Universal Analytics to GA4. 

Employee News

Myron Dosch
Myron Dosch resigns as CFO after 27 years with the university system

University of Alaska Chief Financial Officer Myron Dosch will be leaving at the end of June, after 27 years of dedicated service, to accept a position outside the university system.

Tammi Weaver
Tammi Weaver leaves chief treasury officer position

Chief Treasury Officer Tamera "Tammi" Weaver has left her position with the University of Alaska after 29 years of service to the UA system.