On-site operations plan

May 20, 2020

This month, we marked the end of an extraordinary spring semester and shifted our sights toward what's next. During the last several months you have shown incredible resilience in making the best of a difficult situation. Your patience and perseverance have been truly inspiring. Thank you.

University of Alaska Southeast Achieves Full Reaccreditation of Teacher Education Programs

May 16, 2020

This week the Alaska College of Education (AKCoE) at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) received confirmation of its accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Opportunity for Board of Regents Public Testimony on May 26

May 15, 2020

Alaskans will have an opportunity next month to offer feedback directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the University of Alaska.Statewide audio conference public testimony is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Call 1-866-726-0757 to join the queue for testimony. This public testimony session will be live streamed at: www.alaska.edu/bor/live/.

UA celebrates community campus graduates

May 15, 2020

The University of Alaska canceled in-person commencement ceremonies as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the university's community campuses held their own virtual ceremonies to celebrate their graduates, while others like the University of Alaska Fairbanks' community campuses will participate in UAF's virtual commencements.

Show your UA support with university themed Zoom backgrounds

May 15, 2020

These branded virtual background photos can be used during Zoom meetings. Show your UA pride by using one of these backgrounds during your Zoom meetings.

In response to Audit Committee direction, UA leadership to develop budget options

May 15, 2020

This morning the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents met to discuss the university's current financial position and the significant budget shortfall we face. The budget has been impacted by a number of factors, most notably state funding cuts since 2015, enrollment decline since 2011, and the fiscal impact of COVID-19.

Capitol Report: May 12, 2020

May 13, 2020

Yesterday, the Alaska Legislature approved the final portions of Governor Dunleavy's plan to distribute $1.5 billion the State of Alaska has received in federal Coronavirus financial assistance. This action, by the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee (LB&A), comes after three weeks of review and negotiations by the Legislature and the administration.

May 12 budget update

May 12, 2020

This week the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents will meet to discuss important budget matters and identify meaningful ways to meet the budget shortfall caused by a number of factors, most notably state funding cuts, enrollment decline, and the fiscal impact of COVID-19. Several weeks ago, the Audit Committee requested a financial plan to include more detail on proposed base reductions and one-time funding from available reserves to meet a total of $45 million in state UGF reduction through FY 2022.

In Remembrance of Byron Mallott

May 12, 2020

Dear UA Community, I, along with so many of us in Alaska, am deeply saddened by the sudden death of former Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, a statesman, an elder, and a dear friend. When he died late last week he took with him the burning light of a man who loved his family, a man who served our state in so many remarkable ways, and a man who had a vision for equality and justice for Alaska's Native people and worked tirelessly to achieve it.

New federal Title IX guidelines released

May 07, 2020

Today the Department of Education released new federal Title IX guidelines that detail procedures universities must follow in cases of sexual harassment and assault on campuses. The rules become effective August 14, 2020. The federal rule changes are extensive, and the university has begun working to assess the new rules and will institute the necessary changes to our policies and procedures.