Below you will find HR News for university employees including training, benefits,
compensation, payroll, and other news of importance. For news specific to UA Benefits
including archived news, please see our Benefits News site.
Human Resources News
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May 20, 2022
Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.
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Navigating UA’s Life Insurance Options
May 06, 2022
Open Enrollment is a great time to explore the various life insurance options that UA offers employees. All policies are administered through Securian Financial.
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UA HR Customer Service Experience
May 06, 2022
Human Resources' request and knowledge management system, Spoke, is being discontinued later this year. We appreciate the feedback received about Spoke over the past few years and are working hard to deliver an improved service to the UA community.
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Around the Corner - Annual Performance Reviews Due By June 30
May 06, 2022
It is UA's goal that 100 percent of staff members receive an annual performance review.
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Direct Deposit now available for Payroll Adjustment Runs
May 06, 2022
UA HR announces employees that have pay issued during an adjustment run will receive their payment directly to their banks, if they have direct deposit set up.
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FY22 Supplemental Annual Leave Cash-In program
May 06, 2022
President Pat Pitney has granted a one-time expansion of the Annual Leave Cash-In program as was requested by staff governance.
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May 06, 2022
Use your Personal Holiday/Annual Leave by June 18.
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April 15, 2022
Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.
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Adjunct employee contract dates for Academic Year 2022-2023
April 15, 2022
At the direction of the Board of Regents, the University of Alaska system implemented a common academic calendar several years ago. Due to the nature of our semester length, there is a periodic reset in the start date of the fall semester in which classes begin a week later than "usual." This allows the students' final exams and the due date for grades to occur prior to the winter break.
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Reminder: Less Than 80 Days Left in This Year's UA Wellness Program
April 15, 2022
Don't forget! The UA Wellness Program ends June 30 of this year and now is the time to check your points balance and see what you need to complete in order to be eligible for your wellness rebate.