Employee onboarding and engagement

UAF Employee Experience

Many UAF employees spend their lives doing meaningful work they love.

UAF employees play vital role in fostering a supportive learning environment and  a culture that embraces diversity, a sense of belonging and pride.

Whether employees work remotely, at the Troth Yeddha’ Campus in Fairbanks or at one of several community campuses and centers elsewhere in Alaska, all should feel welcome and understand how their contributions align with the university’s mission.

If you are new to the university, your department's  HR coordinator will guide you through the hiring process and onboarding paperwork. Our Employee Experience Team will help introduce and connect you to the broader university community. Explore the resources and share your feedback. 

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UAF photo by Eric Engman.
College of Liberal Arts faculty and staff members show their Nanook pride by donning "We are CLA" stocking caps and creatively supporting CLA Dean Ellen Lopez.

Reaching for new heights in leadership, and at the gym

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EX Cafés for leaders

O&E is hosting a series of leadership cafés to foster discussions around the employee experience, or EX. Each EX Café will provide an opportunity for you to discuss ways to turn your employee feedback into action, and share your ideas with the group.

The EX Cafés will take place on the following dates/times:

  • Monday, July 29 from 10 a.m. - noon
  • Wednesday, July 31 from 9-11 a.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Advanced registration required
Women rock climbing
Lunchtime climbing orientation

Employees are invited to try the indoor climbing facility in the SRC.  Connect with colleagues, or build your team in a fun and safe environment. No experience needed.

  • Aug. 7 from 12:30-2 p.m.
  • Gear is provided including harnesses and shoes.
  • Class capacity, 12; Registration required.
This employee experience is brought to you by Onboarding and Engagement and Outdoor Adventures.

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Nancy ClaytonNancy Clanton, adjunct researcher with the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, models her UAF T-shirt she recently received in the mail. Clanton joined UAF staff this fall and works remotely from her home in Vail, CO.

Clanton has been working and experimenting with lighting for more than 50 years and has won numerous national awards for her work in biologically sensitive outdoor lighting design. She has worked on energy efficient lighting at the Pentagon, the White House and the Empire State Building.

She’s currently working on biologically sensitive outdoor lighting as a “Living Lab” in Cordova, collaborating with the Prince William Sound Science Center and the city. This project will demonstrate different spectral and light distributions that will not harm bird or salmon migrations. Community surveys will be taken to obtain acceptance feedback, and outreach including education modules. This model can be applied to other harbor towns in Alaska through ACEP programs and outreach.

— Nancy Clanton, Alaska Center for Energy and Power adjunct researcher

Want to learn more about the employee experience?

Supervisors are encouraged to stop by our Employee Welcome and Resource Center in 104 Eielson to find out how you can improve your employees' experience through onboarding, engagement and recognition.

Stay tuned for more activities designed to build connection and community!

Find out more about the employee experience. Email  UAF-Welcome-Team@alaska.edu to set up an appointment.