Mission
The Vice President for Academics, Students & Research, directs a division of services including Academic Affairs, Research, Workforce Programs, Student Success, and Distance Education. The Vice President works with the UA campuses on academic and research initiatives and collaborations to promote research in Alaska. The University of Alaska is committed to working closely with all federal and state agencies and private enterprise to further develop collaboration and new exposures for future growth in all areas of science and technology.
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Paul Layer
Vice President Academics, Students, and Research
(907) 450-8019
pwlayer@alaska.edu
System-level Coordination
ACEC facilitates inter-university coordination and communication to meet the goals
of UA's Schools of Education
Common Calendar 2018 - 2022
The Faculty Alliance Common Calendar Committee has developed a common calendar, coordinating
start dates and breaks throughout the system, and are further developing coordinated
course starting time alignment to facilitate cross-university instruction.
Information on Accreditation
All three universities, UAA, UAF, and UAS, and their respective Community Colleges
are fully accredited. In addition to institutional accreditation from the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities, UA has more than 60 program/specialized accreditations
across the system.
June 25, 2024
Did you know UA's cracking the code of the past with a brand-new radiocarbon dating lab?
June 12, 2024
May 22, 2024
"Did You Know UAF's Kuskokwim Campus is Commemorating 50 Years Since Its Inaugural Graduation?"
April 23, 2024
UA President Pat Pitney announces key leaders of Arctic Leadership Initiative
June 21, 2024
President Pat Pitney today announced a cohort of leaders called "President's Arctic Professors," as a part of the university's new Arctic Leadership Initiative.
Did you know UA's cracking the code of the past with a brand-new radiocarbon dating lab?
June 21, 2024
UAF is set to pioneer advanced isotopic research and innovation with the launch of its first radiocarbon dating laboratory on the Troth Yeddha' Campus, thanks to a $3.5 million federal grant secured by Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Notice: UA salaries are public data
June 21, 2024
This is a semi-annual notification that certain information about your employment with the University of Alaska is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act and will be released when public records requests are made.
Compliance Chat Series: AI Social Engineering
June 21, 2024
In the constantly changing landscape of cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI) wields power that is both awe-inspiring and deeply unsettling With its ability to automate processes and employ stealthy techniques, AI has dramatically raised the stakes in the world of cybersecurity.
New version of the UA Software Request process: Launching July 22!
June 21, 2024
We're excited to announce the upcoming release of Version 3 of the UA Software Request application. Starting July 22nd, you'll notice several improvements which were inspired by your continued feedback.
June 21, 2024
An interesting and somewhat clever scam email recently made the rounds at University of Alaska. It arrived in UA inboxes using an assortment of emails. Here's the breakdown.
Simplified direct deposit management in UAOnline
June 21, 2024
UAOnline users can now view and manage their payroll direct deposit information in UAOnline, along with their direct deposit details for reimbursements, financial aid, or refunds.
Introducing the UAOnline Employee Dashboard
June 21, 2024
One of the first new features coming to UAOnline starting June 24 is the Employee Dashboard. With this upgrade, employees will be able to see many employment details directly on the dashboard without needing to navigate through a series of menus.