Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Bridget Weiss to serve as ACEC Liaison
February 17, 2023
Bridget Weiss has been selected as the new liaison for the Alaska College of Education Consortium (ACEC). As the Liaison, Bridget will be working directly with each of the three schools of education.
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February 17, 2023
The UAS Chancellor Search Committee (as of 2/14) is preparing its memo with recommendations to President Pitney following our recent campus visits by all of the candidates.
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Campus visits from UAS Chancellor candidates
February 03, 2023
The campus visits for the UAS Chancellor Candidates continue through next week. So 4 of 5 candidates have visited the Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka campuses.
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Announcing Luke Fulp as the Chief Financial Officer for the UA system
January 20, 2023
Fulp brings 20 years of experience supporting public education systems.
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The UAS Chancellor Search Website has been Updated
January 20, 2023
The website now includes CVs and cover letters to learn more about each candidate, a schedule of events, a link for submitting anonymous questions for the candidate presentations, and open forum.
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University of Alaska Foundation Announces New Directors
December 16, 2022
During its December 15 meeting, the University of Alaska Foundation board of directors elected five new board members and extended the terms of three others. The board received an update on the University system's first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, and heard of major impacts from recent philanthropic gifts made to University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast.
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Jonathon Taylor to lead UA public affairs
December 16, 2022
Jonathon Taylor will be the University of Alaska system's next director of public affairs. Jonathon will assume the position on January 17, succeeding Robbie Graham who is exiting due to moving out of state.
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UAS chancellor search process December update
December 02, 2022
The process has entered the interview stage. Check the website for dates and more information.
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Alaska 529 Finalist for Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Gold Pan Award
December 01, 2022
Alaska 529 was recognized as a finalist during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's 65th Annual Gold Pan Awards on Friday, November 18, 2022.
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President Pitney November Town Hall Overview and Recording
November 19, 2022
On November 8, University of Alaska President Pat Pitney held a virtual Town Hall with staff, students and faculty from across the university system. The Town Hall was held in advance of the November Board of Regents meeting, and featured budget updates, leadership announcements and other issues.
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