Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Julie Queen named vice chancellor for administrative services
December 06, 2019
I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Julie Queen as UAF's Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services. Julie is known across the university for her strategic approach to problem solving and commitment to engaging process improvement.
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UAF's Johnson named National Academy of Inventors fellow
December 06, 2019
University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher Jerome Johnson is among the class of 168 new fellows recognized in 2019 by the National Academy of Inventors.
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Samara Taber to serve as interim executive officer
December 06, 2019
Samara Taber has agreed to serve as the University of Alaska Fairbanks's interim executive officer beginning Jan. 6, 2020, while splitting duties as director of the Admissions Office. Taber will serve as a member of the Chancellor's Core Cabinet.
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UAF Vice Chancellor Evon Peter has announced his plan to pursue new opportunities
December 02, 2019
Vice Chancellor Evon Peter has announced his plan to pursue new opportunities and passions effective June 30, 2020. Peter was appointed by Chancellor Brian Rogers in July of 2014. He has been an innovative leader whose compassion and vision have grown the statewide impact of the Community and Technical College and the College of Rural and Community Development, even in the face of declining budgets.
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Gretchen Gordon named KUAC's interim general manager
November 21, 2019
Upon the resignation of KUAC General Manager Keith Martin, Gretchen Gordon, KUAC's assistant general manager and director of development, outreach and FM, has been named interim general manager.
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UAF's director of Indigenous programs announces departure
November 21, 2019
Sandra Kowalski, director of Indigenous programs, has announced she will leave her position at the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Rural and Community Development effective Dec. 6.
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New leadership elected for the UA Board of Regents
November 15, 2019
The University of Alaska Board of Regents elected new leadership on Nov. 7. Sheri Buretta, who presently serves as vice chair, will replace John Davies as chair. Karen Perdue will serve as vice chair. Dale Anderson and Lisa Parker will continue in their roles as secretary and treasurer respectively.
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Dr. Math Trafton to serve as Interim UAS Sitka Campus Director
November 13, 2019
Dr. Math Trafton will serve as Interim Director at the Sitka campus of the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) once the post is vacated by Leslie Gordon. Dr. Trafton will begin his interim position December 8, 2019, and the search for a permanent director of the Sitka campus will begin in January 2020.
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Benjamin Shier appointed interim CIO
November 12, 2019
Dr. Beverly Shuford has appointed Benjamin Shier as interim CIO for UAA effective Dec. 2. Later this year, UAA will launch a recruitment for a permanent CIO
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UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield announces retirement plans
November 08, 2019
After 35 years of exemplary service and leadership at the University of Alaska, UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield plans to retire at the end of the academic year in June 2020.