Transitions in UA HR's Employee Relations Department

September 06, 2024

Tara Ferguson, Director of UA HR Employee Relations is departing UA and Danielle Nelson has assumed the role of Senior Labor and Employee Relations Specialist, focusing on employee relations.

2024 Partisan Political Activities memo

September 06, 2024

This is our annual reminder that, although as individuals we are encouraged to vote and to get as involved as we may care to be in election campaigns, it is important that we refrain from utilizing for partisan political purposes those publicly funded UA resources to which we have access as members of the UA community.

University of Alaska continues contract negotiations with United Academics

August 23, 2024

The University of Alaska has begun negotiations with United Academics (UNAC) on a new collective bargaining agreement. UNAC represents most faculty and post-doctoral fellows at the UA System, and the current bargaining agreement (CBA) expires at the end of this year.

UA SAP Concur home page redesign

August 23, 2024

SAP Concur will be launching a refreshed home page experience on the web that features an intuitive design and user-friendly navigation. Starting in late August, you will have the option to enable the new SAP Concur home page.

Ongoing upgrades to UAOnline will improve student, employee experience

August 23, 2024

Ongoing upgrades are changing how staff, faculty, and students interact with UAOnline. UA rolled out the initial upgrades to UAOnline in June, and will continue to work through additional changes through November 2025.

Did You Know 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Housing in Alaska?

August 23, 2024

UA is collaborating with Extreme Habitat Institute (X-Hab 3D), Penn State, and other key partners to explore how 3D printing technology can be used to create durable, affordable housing tailored to Alaskans' unique needs.

Compliance Chat #15 - What You Need to Know About FERPA: Protecting Student Privacy

August 23, 2024

Imagine if your personal academic records could be accessed by anyone without your consent. Scary, right? This is where the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) steps in as a guardian of student privacy.

Introducing the Protection of Minors Website

August 23, 2024

The University of Alaska has launched a new Protection of Minors system office website, emphasizing its dedication to the safety and well-being of minors participating in its programs, events, and activities.

University of Alaska, United Academics to begin contract negotiations this Fall

August 09, 2024

The University of Alaska will begin negotiations with United Academics (UNAC) on a new contract this fall. UNAC represents most of the faculty at the UA System, and the current bargaining agreement expires at the end of this year.

August is National Make-A-Will Month

August 09, 2024

If you don't already have a will, the University of Alaska Foundation is providing you with a free will-writing tool. The intuitive online resource will guide you through the process of creating your plans online in just 20 minutes.