MISSION:

The purpose of the Behavioral Health Alliance is to promote communication, collaboration and innovation across campuses to enhance behavioral health programs in the UA system.

The University of Alaska is the premier educator of Alaska’s behavioral health workforce, with programs ranging from non-degree trainings and certificates to doctoral programs. The University’s statewide offices are located in Fairbanks, which is also considered the research hub for the University system.

The vast majority of students enrolled in behavioral health programs are studying through programs at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA, 77 percent of enrollment in 2005). The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) programs tend to focus most specifically on the issues and strengths of Alaska Native cultures. All three major academic units (UAA, UAF, and the University of Alaska Southeast, or UAS) rely on cohort learning models to enhance the quality of the student experience.

They rely on distance delivery to expand their course offerings to students across the state. The College of Rural and Community Development delivers courses on site in some rural campuses as well.

Alaska's Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative Partnership
The Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative Partnership received recognition for Innovation in Workforce Development this past October 2007 from the Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health Workforce. This award is a direct result of the Behavioral Health Initiative Partnership between the University of Alaska, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and the State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services:  To learn more about this award, click on the link below:

WICHE ICE Partnership

The University of Alaska participates as a WICHE ICE member institution for internet based course exchange.  WICHE ICE creates opportunities for students to access high quality internet delivered courses and programs through a collaborative, sustainable model that supports faculty and participating institutions.  Click here for more information: