Teach Alaska

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. 

Layer

Paul Layer

Vice President Academics, Students, and Research

  (907) 450-8019
 pwlayer@alaska.edu

Alaska College of Education Consortium

System-level Coordination

ACEC facilitates inter-university coordination and communication to meet the goals of UA's Schools of Education

ACEC website
Common Calendar

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.

Common Calendar
Accreditation

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.

Accreditation Info

 

Research
Research
UA works with federal and state agencies and private enterprise to develop collaboration and growth in all areas of science and technology.
Cost of Attendance
Student & Enrollment Strategy
The Office of Student and Enrollment Strategy supports UA professionals engaged in service to students.
Governance
System Governance
Faculty, staff and student participation in university governance is an integral part of the university community's culture.
Career Coach
Workforce Development
Preparing a qualified workforce is an important mission of UA. This office connects UA programs with industry partners and demands.
Academic Council

Academic Council  Member and Meeting Information

News and Updates

Did You Know

 

UA News
  • Board of Regents sit at their places behind their microphones at the Juneau September 2024 meeting

    Livestream of February Regents' Meeting Won't Be Available

    December 20, 2024

    Livestreaming of the February 20-21, 2025, Board of Regents Meeting at the Kenai River Campus (KRC) will not be available. The meeting will still be recorded and made available afterward, but space and technical restrictions mean a quality livestream won't be available.

  • The front steps of the state capitol in Juneau, AK

    Governor's FY26 Budget Proposal Released

    December 20, 2024

    Governor Dunleavy's FY26 budget proposal partially funds key Board of Regents' priorities, such as compensation and fixed cost increases, and reinforces the state's commitment to UA. It also makes clear that in the state's current fiscal environment, all budget requests will be closely scrutinized.

  • The UA Foundation logo

    Angus Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant Applications Due by January 17, 2025

    December 20, 2024

    Scientists within the University of Alaska System (UAF, UAA, UAS), including graduate students and faculty members, are invited to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).

  • A small plant blooms out of the dirt

    Staff Alliance Professional Development support upcoming deadlines

    December 20, 2024

    Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY25. February 7th is the next deadline for Professional Development and January 24 is the next deadline for Tuition Support.

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