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.

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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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    Take Time for You!

    May 06, 2022

    Use your Personal Holiday/Annual Leave by June 18.

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    April Human Resources Updates

    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.

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    Open Enrollment Has Begun, Here's What to Know

    April 15, 2022

    Open Enrollment began this week and to help you navigate the process, we've created this decision guide to walk you through some questions to help you discover if you even need to complete a form this year.

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    FY22 Supplemental Annual Leave Cash-In

    April 01, 2022

    In recognition of the expanded work loads and work responsibilities that many of our employees have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, President Pat Pitney has granted a one-time expansion of the Annual Leave Cash-In program.

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    Alaska Trails Wellness Challenge

    April 01, 2022

    Our latest wellness challenge, the Alaska Trails Challenge, is now open for registration.

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    Open Enrollment Coming Soon

    April 01, 2022

    Mark your calendars, as Open Enrollment is coming soon!

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    Direct Deposit now available for Payroll Adjustment Runs

    April 01, 2022

    UA HR is happy to announce that starting this week, employees that have pay issued during an adjustment run will receive their payment directly to their banks, if they have direct deposit set up.