Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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April 04, 2019
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen joined the nation’s top military leaders for a two-day national discussion on sexual assault and harassment on the campuses of America’s colleges, universities and service academies. Johnsen was part of a leadership panel with other prominent higher education leaders, and will present at a breakout session on April 4.
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John Wanamaker hired as Chief Innovation Officer
January 28, 2019
The University of Alaska has appointed John Wanamaker as Chief Innovation Officer. In this position, he works with the president and chancellors to coordinate and champion entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization efforts across the system.
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Mark Kondrak, Chief Information Technology Officer
January 14, 2019
UA Chief Information Technology Officer Mark Kondark started January 2019.
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Dustin Bryant hired as Director of Federal Relations
December 10, 2018
Dustin Bryant joined UA's leadership team on Dec. 3 as the director of federal relations for the University of Alaska System. He is based in Washington, D.C. where he works closely with our government relations team on critical federal issues including efforts to increase our land grant, federal investment at UA, and research-related priorities.