UA Leadership

President Pat Pitney statement on the passing of Rep. Gary Knopp

August 03, 2020

President Pat Pitney statement on the passing of Rep. Gary Knopp

Gretchen Gordon named KUAC general manager

July 18, 2020

Gretchen Gordon has been chosen to serve as KUAC's next general manager. Gordon has worked for KUAC TV 9/FM 89.9 since 2003, first as director of development and outreach, then as assistant general manager in 2011.

Eckert appointed Alaska Sea Grant director

July 17, 2020

Ginny L. Eckert was appointed director for Alaska Sea Grant earlier this month by Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash. Eckert served as acting and interim director of Alaska Sea Grant from 2019 to 2020 and as associate director of Alaska Sea Grant from 2013 to 2019.

Raymond Weber appointed interim dean of UAA Community & Technical College

July 16, 2020

Following an internal search process, Dr. Raymond Weber, Aviation Technology faculty member, has agreed to step into the role of interim dean for UAA Community & Technical College (CTC). Ray will serve for two years and we will conduct a national search for the permanent dean in academic year 2021-2022.

Maren Haavig appointed interim vice provost for the University of Alaska Southeast

July 16, 2020

Dr. Maren Haavig has been appointed Interim Vice Provost for the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS). Haavig has also served as Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences. She continues as Associate Professor of Accounting. As Interim Vice Provost, she will provide academic leadership in support of the university's mission and core themes, promote academic innovation and creativity, and work collaboratively to implement shared governance practices.

Romee McAdams joins UAS as Coordinator for Equity and Compliance

July 10, 2020

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Romee McAdams as its new Coordinator for Equity and Compliance. She began working for UAS on June 8. Her responsibilities at UAS include Title IX, Equal Employment Opportunity issues, the American Disabilities Act/504 requirements, and Clery Act compliance. She comes to UAS from Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) where she has worked for many years in human resources, planning & development, operations and behavioral health.

Dr. Karen Carey appointed Interim Chancellor for the University of Alaska Southeast

July 10, 2020

Dr. Karen Carey has been appointed to serve as Interim Chancellor at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), located in Juneau, Alaska's capital city. UAS is a regional university with campuses in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka--coastal communities situated in Alaska's magnificent Tongass National Forest.

UAA staff announcements

July 06, 2020

I am pleased to announce that Shawnalee Whitney will be stepping into the role of associate vice provost, Wednesday, July 1. Whitney has served as director of UAA's Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) since 2014. She has been recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence (2014), a Legislative Citation for contributions to Alaska higher education (2017) and a certificate of recognition from the Diversity Action Council (2019). Throughout her tenure at UAA, she has focused on supporting faculty to become more effective and confident professionals in higher education.

Jane Pallister announces retirement from UAA athletic department

July 06, 2020

University of Alaska Anchorage Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Affairs Jane Pallister has announced her retirement at the end of June. She has spent over 30 years serving the university, including the last 20 with the athletic department.

Ryan Sand Joins UAS as emergency management planner

July 06, 2020

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Sand as its new Emergency Management Planner. Sand began working for the university part-time in January, working remotely until he could make the move to Juneau and assume the position full-time on April 27. Sand has been instrumental in leading UAS through the challenges of COVID-19 since he began work in January.