Capitol Report: Outreach and Engagement Update

September 27, 2019

The Government Relations team has been busy engaging state and federal policymakers on behalf of the University of Alaska. With support and assistance from local campuses, we created exciting opportunities for political leaders to observe, engage and experience the important work of our university system. We are pleased to provide this update from a very eventful summer.

Academic Review process underway

September 23, 2019

Dear UA Community, The Expedited Academic Review process is now underway. There are 13 inter-university academic review teams charged with preparing reports on possibilities for greater program integration, structural changes, and accreditation options to achieve cost savings and re-envision the delivery of academic programs across the university system. The teams are starting their work this week. Their reports will inform options for consideration by the Board of Regents at its November meeting.

Board of Regents September meeting posted online

September 20, 2019

The Sept 12-13 Board of Regents meeting is now posted on Board Docs. The video for each day are posted with the agenda. https://go.boarddocs.com/ak/alaska/Board.nsf/Public

Guidelines for posting on UA social media accounts

September 20, 2019

There are more than 150 University of Alaska-related social media accounts sharing news, events or promoting faculty and student work or organizations. Social media is an excellent, low-cost way to engage the community, share information and build our brands. Here’s what you need to know about posting on a UA social media account:

INBRE seeks proposals for One Health research

September 19, 2019

Alaska INBRE is requesting proposals for a multiyear developmental research pilot project in biomedical and health sciences research under a One Health theme. The submission date is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at 5 p.m. Alaska time. For more information, please see the funding opportunity announcement.

Wildfire app not affiliated with the university

September 19, 2019

Employees and students across the University of Alaska system reported on Monday that they had received an email advertising an app called "Wildfire." The email had a subject line that listed the recipient's name and said, "... welcome back to UAF!

Board of Regents recap

September 19, 2019

Dear UA Community, In today's VIDEO message University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen recaps the Board of Regents actions last week and responds to public testimony.

Celebrate College Savings Month by investing in future education

September 18, 2019

When I worked for Denali State Bank, I was inspired by a conversation with a coworker who paid for her entire college education with a UA College Savings Plan account. She told me that when she was growing up, she envied her friends who spent their Permanent Fund Dividend and cash gifts from family and friends. Her parents insisted that 90 percent of that money be invested in her 529 College Savings Plan account.

KUAC to discontinue five channels

September 18, 2019

KUAC public radio and television will stop carrying several radio and television channels on Oct. 1 due to budget reductions.

University Board of Regents clarifies stance on restructuring effort; Votes to consider options for single and multiple structures and establishes inter-university review teams

September 14, 2019

Recognizing the importance of the budget and academic issues facing the university, the UA Board of Regents today voted to clarify its earlier position on university structure to make clear it wants to consider both single and multiple university accreditations in the work to redefine UA's structure as it works to strengthen programs and meet state funding reductions.