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UA Board of Regents set FY24 budget priorities, recognize outstanding staff

During its two-day meeting in Juneau, the University of Alaska Board of Regents addressed Alaska's critical needs for a qualified workforce, the success of the dual enrollment programs across the system, and investments in the university to improve the student experience, faculty capacity, research and innovation to empower Alaska's future.


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UA Giving Day set for February 2023

Mark February 22 and 23 on your calendar for UA Giving Day! Last year, 1,686 community members like you contributed $1,064,496 to support students and programs across all three universities in 49 hours for Alaska.


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Did you know, dual enrollment programs are attracting and retaining more Alaska students into the University of Alaska system?

These opportunities improve student outcomes in high school and college, and they save Alaska families thousands of dollars in education costs.

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Libby Roderick receives 2022 Bullock Prize in recognition of service to the UA system

The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the 2022 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence to Libby Roderick. Roderick, who has been a UAA staff member since 2006, is the director of the Difficult Dialogues Initiative and associate director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence.


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University Notice of Title IX Rights and Resources

The University of Alaska is committed to providing a safe and respectful educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, as required by Title IX. This extends to admissions and employment, educational programs, internships, practicums, research activities, conference and meeting participation, study abroad programs and other off-campus academic or research related activities.


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UA President Pat Pitney is now on Twitter

To help spread news about the great people, programs and happenings throughout the university system, President Pitney has started a Twitter account. Follow her at @UAlaskaPres.

Human Resources News

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Welcome to the FY23 Wellness Program Year

The FY23 Wellness Program year is officially here! Like last year, you will need to complete the online health risk assessment, a biometric screening, and earn 5 additional points (a total of 7 points) by June 30, 2023 to qualify for the $600 wellness rebate ($1200 if your spouse/FIP completes the requirements as well).

Save the date
2022 Disability Services Conference, Nov. 7-11

All University of Alaska system staff and faculty are cordially invited to attend the Disability Services Conference, Nov. 7-11, 2022. All sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Two sessions will be offered per day, as well as an open coffee chat with Disability Support Services staff.

IT News

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New snippets in OU Campus

The OIT web development team has created a variety of new snippets for use on UAF and System Office web pages. Training in OU Campus is required in order to gain edit access to university websites.

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Register for OIT training courses

The Office of Information Technology offers a variety of training on enterprise applications for faculty, staff and student employees. Class formats vary.

Personnel News

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UAS Announces new Dean of Students Nathan Bodenstadt

After a nationwide search, UAS has appointed Nathan Bodenstadt as the new Dean of Students. Nathan has been serving as our Director of Housing and Dining for UAS, and has 10 years of professional experience on the Juneau campus.

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UA CFO position out for national recruitment

AGB Search, a national professional recruitment service, recently posted the vice president/ chief financial officer (VP/CFO) position for the UA System. The VP/ CFO reports to the president and plays a key role in stewarding, growing, and creating financial sustainability to support the delivery of the university's mission.