New hires, transitions and recognition
Staff Announcements
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Gambrell appointed to lead labor and employee engagement
August 19, 2019
Glenn Gambrell has been appointed the new Director of Labor and Employee Engagement. He joined the department on August 12.
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Van Flein selected as Director of Employee Transition and Benefits
August 19, 2019
Erika Van Flein has been selected to be the Director of Employee Transition and Benefits. This new role will build on focusing on employee benefits to include new employee onboarding, and offboarding employees leaving UA.
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August 19, 2019
As part of the University of Alaska Human Resources redesign, Michelle Pope will serve as Director of HR Operations. Presently, she is the UA Director of Accounting and Human Resources Information Systems. She is widely recognized for her project management skills, and provides training in project management for university employees.
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Hite McGee resigns as chief human resources officer
August 19, 2019
Keli Hite McGee recently announced her resignation from her position as the University of Alaska's Chief Human Resources Officer. Her last day with the university will be October 4th.
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Wil Finley: the Office of Audit and Consulting Services' Straight Shooter
July 27, 2019
In his early years as a student at UAF, Will Finley, was a member of the university's rifle team. In 1993, the team continued its legacy as a top-ranked NCAA team placing second at the national championships, losing out to West Virginia University by only 10 points. Since 2009, Finley has served UA as an information systems auditor for the Office of Audit and Consulting Services. In this position, he conducts information system reviews.
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July 27, 2019
It was one of several college classes that set the focus for Nichole "Nikki" Pittman's career.
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No phishing: Kathleen Boyle lead UA's online safety and security
July 26, 2019
Just because Kathleen Boyle is kind-hearted and loves animals doesn't mean she is a pushover. As UA's Interim Chief Information Security Officer for the Office of Information Technology, she leads a team of professionals that aggressively protects the university from harmful phishing attempts and other attacks.
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Niki Countryman helps UA improve efficiencies and effectiveness
July 26, 2019
Those who think that auditors only play it safe, haven't met Niki Countryman or know about her love of adventure. Before she worked at UA, she worked as an accountant and as an accounting liaison for a NGO in Indonesia.
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Jeannette Okinczyc helps keep UA safe online
July 24, 2019
You may know Jeannette Okinczyc as the Senior Information Security Officer for the Office of Information Technology Security Administration. Jazz aficionados know her as host of KUAC's 'Round Midnight's jazz edition, which airs every Tuesday night 10-midnight.
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Human Resources redesign update
June 28, 2019
On June 6th, the search committee for the Chief Human Resources Officer direct reports selected two candidates for director positions: Director of HR Operations - Michelle Pope and Director of Employee Transition and Benefits - Erika Van Flein.
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