Communications Archive

Presidents' Communications

UA Outreach messages from Acting President Michelle Rizk

Changes to UA's policy on sex and gender-based discrimination - July 30, 2020
Happy Independence Day - July 1, 2020
Announcing Interim UAS Chancellor Dr. Karen Carey - message to UAS employees - June 24, 2020

Public Speeches by President Johnsen:

Town Hall on University of Alaska Structure, Anchorage LIO - October 28, 2019
"Leading on the Edge of Change", Center for Studies in Higher Education, UC Berkeley - October 24, 2019

Messages to Alaska's congressional delegation from President Johnsen:

Letter to Governor-elect Mike Dunleavy and Lt. Governor-elect Kevin Meyer - November 12, 2018
Letter to Senator Murkowski and Congressman Young on conference committee to reconcile the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act - December 11, 2017
Letter to Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, Congressman Young on federal tax reform bill - November 21, 2017
Letter to Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, Congressman Young on DACA program - September 11, 2017

Video messages from President Johnsen:

September BOR recap - September 16, 2019, Email TEXT
BOR Week updates - September 9, Email TEXT
Welcome to the University of Alaska fall semester - September 3, 2019, Email TEXT
Update on planning process - August 26
Budget and BOR update - August 19, Email TEXT
August 12 update
Update on BOR decision for UA transition
Budget and BOR update
Update on Aug. 13 budget agreement
Progress made on budget discussions and survey
Update on budget and university structure
BOR decision for UA transition
Financial Exigency
Veto override unsuccessful
FY2020 budget

UA Outreach messages from President Johnsen:

Johnsen withdraws from University of Wisconsin search - June 12, 2020
A call to come together around common values - June 3, 2020
Johnsen a finalist for president of the University of Wisconsin System - June 2, 2020
Update on budget and preliminary review process - May 29, 2020
Options outlined for BOR consideration - May 21, 2020
On-site operations plan - May 20, 2020
In response to Audit Committee direction, UA leadership to develop budget options - May 13, 2020
Budget Update - May 12, 2020
In Remembrance of Byron Mallott - May 11, 2020
New federal Title IX guidelines released today - May 6, 2020
Announcing Matthew Cooper as UA's next General Counsel - May 6, 2020
Announcing FY21 leadership furloughs - April 29, 2020
Update on fall semester - April 20, 2020
Expedited Program Review update - April 15, 2020
Message to University Community - March 23, 2020
Novel coronavirus resources and updates - February 28, 2020
2nd Update - Coronavirus (COVID-19)– Student and Employee Resources - February 21, 2020
Coronavirus & Travel Restrictions - China - February 10, 2020
Happy Holidays! - December 19, 2019
Governor Dunleavy’s FY21 budget announcement - December 11, 2019
Board of Regents responds to legislative intent language and compact with governor - December 3, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving - November 25, 2019
Chancellor Caulfield Retirement - November 12, 2019
Steve Patin to lead Human Resources at the University of Alaska - October 14, 2019
Compensation Project Update - October 11, 2019
Update on termination of financial exigency - August 21, 2019
Budget agreement between Gov. Dunleavy and Board of Regents- August 13, 2019
Regents declare financial exigency; consider structural options - July 22, 2019
Exigency and UA structure update - July 19, 2019
Today's Board of Regents Meeting - July 15, 2019
BOR to consider declaration of financial exigency Monday - July 11, 2019
Update on today's veto override vote - July 10, 2019
Notice of FY20 Furlough Due to Budget Veto - July 1, 2019
Update on immediate actions - July 1, 2019
Update on today's veto announcement - June 28, 2019
Budget update - June 27, 2019
Budget update - June 25, 2019
Update on the university budget and special BOR meeting - June 18, 2019
Operating budget passes House and Senate – June 10, 2019
Update on UA budget and possible impasse-related impacts - June 5, 2019
University of Alaska Total Compensation Project is Complete - June 4, 2019
Budget Message from President Jim Johnsen - May 15, 2019
Update on UA budget and formation of task force on UA structure - May 10, 2019
Announcing systemwide HR redesign - May 6, 2019
A response to Gov. Dunleavy's letter - March 5, 2019
"What can I do to help?" - February 26, 2019
Urgent message on UA budget cut - February 13, 2019
University budget update - January 17, 2019
Impacts of government shutdown - January 16, 2019

Season's Greetings - December 14, 2018
Today's Earthquake - November 30, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving - November 20, 2018
UA employees not included in state's at-will employment notification - November 19, 2018
Announcement about new executive staff positions - November 14, 2018
Compensation Review Project Update - October 24, 2018
United Way - October 17, 2018
In Recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 8, 2018
Title IX required training is due for all University employees - October 1, 2018
Welcome to the fall semester - August 24, 2018
Announcing Dr. Cathy Sandeen as new UAA chancellor - May 31, 2018 Video greeting from Dr. Sandeen
Announcing Paul Layer as vice president for academics, students, and research for the UA System - May 11, 2018
Message from President Johnsen in recognition of January events - January 12, 2018
Happy Holidays from President Johnsen - December 19, 2017
Message from President Johnsen on Governor's FY19 Proposed Budget - December 15, 2017
Message from President Johnsen regarding tax reform - December 11, 2017
Message from President Johnsen on tax reform bill - November 27, 2017
Message from President Johnsen - Employee benefit changes - November 27, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving from President Jim Johnsen - November 22, 2017
Announcing interim vice president for academic and student affairs - November 10, 2017
Board of Regents will meet this week to consider university budget, changes to tuition - November 7, 2017
Title IX statement from President Johnsen - September 22, 2017
DACA Message from President Johnsen - September 13, 2017
UA President Jim Johnsen responds to DeVos announcement on Title IX - September 7, 2017
Hurricane Harvey message from President Johnsen - August 29, 2017
Welcome to campus from President Johnsen - August 29, 2017
Welcome Back to Campus from President Johnsen - August 16, 2017
Happy 4th of July from President Johnsen - June 30, 2017
Legislature approves University of Alaska budget at $317 million - June 23, 2017
Conference committee sets UA budget at $317 million - June 21, 2017
June 20 Budget Update; Schedule for Campus Town Hall Forums - June 20, 2017
June 16 Budget Update and Employee Information - June 16, 2017
June 14 Budget Update from President Johnsen - June 14, 2017
President Johnsen shares his sentiments on the passing of Grace Schaible - June 12, 2017
July 1 Budget Deadline - May 30, 2017
Announcing new UAF chancellor Daniel M. White - May 24, 2017
Johnsen statement on Freedom of Expression - April 19, 2017
Strategic Pathways, Phase 3, BOR meeting, UA Budget Updates - April 14, 2017
Retirement of UAA Chancellor Tom Case - April 12, 2017
Voluntary Resolution Agreement with Office of Civil Rights - February 20, 2017
Research and Creative Activities at the University of Alaska - February 1, 2017
Statement on Immigration Restrictions - January 30, 2017
Strategic Pathways, Phase II Update - January 20, 2017
New Year's Update - January 12, 2017
Happy Holidays - December 22, 2016
Budget Update - December 19, 2016
Words on Passing of former Representative Mike Kelly - December 9, 2016
Thanksgiving message - November 22, 2016
Message discussing College of Education - November 4, 2016
Please remember to vote on November 8 - November 1, 2016
Message on UAF and UAA athletics - October 27, 2016
Updates from September Regents Meeting: budget, accreditation, UAF Engineering building - September 27, 2017
Strategic Pathways and other Discussions for BOR Sept - September 15, 2016
Strategic Pathways, Phase 1, Group Options Posted - August 17, 2016
Johnsen appoints Myron Dosch, Chief Finance Officer - August 15, 2016
Accreditation study available for review and comment - August 3, 2016
Strategic Pathways Update - July 28, 2016
Update on accreditation review - July 18, 2016
Memo on College Readiness - July 8, 2016
Johnsen announces Dr. Thomas as UAF Interim Chancellor - July 1, 2016
4^th July - June 30, 2016
University plans in response to Governor’s vetoes - June 28, 2016
Message from UA President Johnsen - June 24, 2016 (Pathways, Interim Chancellor, Engineering building, Regents Meeting, Accreditation Review, and Public Higher Ed Roundtable)
Salute to victims of hatred - June 13, 2016
UAF Interim Chancellor Candidate Announced - June 6, 2016
Legislative Update Message - May 26, 2016
Budget, Strategic Pathways, and UAF Chancellor Search Updates - May 12, 2016
Title IX External Review - April 22, 2016
UA Regents Adopts Resolution Opposing Current Form of SB 174 Allowing Concealed Weapons on Campus - March 25, 2016
Message from President Johnsen – budget and planning updates - March 23, 2016
Message from President Johnsen about SB 174- Concealed Carry on Campus - March 4, 2016
Message from President Johnsen about the UA Budget - February 24, 2016
Strategic Pathways framework provides for extensive community engagement - February 18, 2016
Strategic Pathways update from President Johnsen - February 16, 2016
University of Alaska’s Strategic Pathways framework - February 8, 2016
Update on President Johnsen’s Health - February 8, 2016
VP White delegated authority - February 2, 2016
Message from President Jim Johnsen on Planning our Future (Introduction of Strategic Pathways)- January 25, 2016
Updated FAQ on Travel and Hiring Restrictions - January 11, 2016
State of the University address - January 11, 2016
Travel and Hiring Restrictions FAQ - January 7, 2016
A Message from President Jim Johnsen Regarding Travel and Hiring Restrictions - January 6, 2016
Holiday Message from President Jim Johnsen - December 22, 2015
Thanksgiving Message from President Johnsen - November 24, 2015