Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Bobi Rinehart named UAA associate vice chancellor for development
April 17, 2020
Bobi Rinehart has been named the associate vice chancellor for development. Rinehart is a lifelong Alaskan, who has been raising funds in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska since 1992. Throughout her career, she has raised government grants, private foundation gifts, ran annual campaigns, overseen capital campaigns and worked with many different types of major donors.
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Legislature honors UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield
April 03, 2020
The Alaska Legislature passed a citation honoring University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield for his many years of leadership and service to the University of Alaska.
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Evon Peter withdraws resignation
March 31, 2020
Evon Peter has agreed to withdraw his resignation notice and will remain Vice Chancellor for Rural, Community and Native Education (VCRCNE). The current recruitment efforts for a replacement Vice Chancellor will be suspended.
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Katie Spellman and Kristin Timm named faculty fellows in Honors' Climate Scholars Program
March 24, 2020
Kristin Timm and Katie Spellman are the newly appointed faculty fellows within the Honors College's Climate Scholars Program.
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New leadership appointments in administrative services at UAA
March 20, 2020
Beverly C. Shuford, Ph.D., C.P.A., vice chancellor for administrative services, at the University of Alaska Anchorage, announced new leadership appointments in administrative services.
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Gabrielle Russell named as Indigenous student service manager
March 12, 2020
Gabrielle Russell has accepted the new Indigenous student service manager position in the College of Rural and Community Development.
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Sarah Stanley named faculty fellow in assessment and accreditation
March 05, 2020
Sarah Stanley is the newly appointed faculty fellow in assessment and accreditation at UAF. Previously, she served as faculty community support on the Provost's Faculty Development Team.
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Mike Hostina announces retirement
March 05, 2020
Mike Hostina, general counsel for the University of Alaska, announced his retirement during the February Board of Regents meeting. Hostina will step down at the end of May.
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Victoria Smith named regional College Board fellow
February 21, 2020
Victoria Smith, director of Student Support Services, has been named a regional fellow of the College Board.
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Nycolett Ripley selected as UAF Human Resources Sr. Business Partner
February 21, 2020
UA Chief Human Resources Officer Steve Patin announced this week that Nycolett Ripley has been selected to serve the University of Alaska Fairbanks as its Human Resources Senior Business Partner. In this role, Ripley will serve the UAF administration, staff, and faculty as a functional expert, liaison, consultant and point of contact in direct contact and coordination with the UA Human Resources Team.