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UA Compensation Project Update

October 18, 2019

President Jim Johnsen sent an update announcing progress on the total compensation study and the plan to implement compensation adjustments for employees under 90 percent of the market median.

New UA website retooled

October 18, 2019

As the board's directions have changed, so has the website. It remains a source of information and engagement, an archive of discussions and actions made so far, and a resource for accessing additional information and updates moving forward.

UA Board of Regents to hold special meeting, public testimony October 28

October 18, 2019

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold a special board meeting 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28. Statewide audio conference public testimony will be held later that day, from 4-5 p.m. Call 1-866-726-0757 to join the queue for testimony.

UA system supports university-specific enrollment marketing efforts

October 18, 2019

A 2017 University of Alaska television and radio campaign was revamped with the goal of supporting the UAA, UAF and UAS student recruitment efforts as well as to reassure Alaskans that despite a long and exhausting budget battle, and the uncertainties created by restructuring discussions, all three universities, and all rural campuses, were open and accepting students.

Opportunity for Board of Regents public testimony on Oct. 28 and Nov. 8

October 18, 2019

Alaskans will have an opportunity later this month month to comment directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the University of Alaska.

Update on the restructure of UA Procurement

October 17, 2019

The consolidation of procurement functions into a single reporting structure is complete.

UAF's Rural Student Services marks a half century of service

October 17, 2019

Rural Student Services at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will kick off its 50th anniversary with a brunch celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gathering Room in the Brooks Building. The event, which is open to the public, will include comments from some of the original advocates for the program, which was formerly known as Student Orientation Services, as well as university leaders and past students.

Seeking nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame

October 16, 2019

The Juneau Economic Development Council is pleased to join the Alaska State Committee for Research (SCoR) in encouraging nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame. The Alaska State Committee for Research (SCoR) created the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame in 2014 to celebrate and honor outstanding individuals who put Alaska on the map as leaders in innovation and to contribute to Alaska's growing culture of innovation.

After 18 years, the UA College Savings Plan launches new brand

October 15, 2019

The UA College Savings Plan announced that it is changing its name to Alaska 529 as of October 15, 2019. The Alaska-based education savings plan is offered by the Education Trust of Alaska. After 2017 tax reform expanded the use of 529 plans, the Education Trust of Alaska determined the need for a name and a brand that better represents the products and services it provides.

In Recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 14, 2019

Since 2017, the University of Alaska has proudly supported Indigenous Peoples' Day with culturally relevant events, incorporating elements of the Indigenous history of place, culture and language associated with their regions. The unanimous support for this special day acknowledges the contributions of Alaska Native people and acknowledges how Indigenous knowledge has enhanced, and will continue to influence, educational opportunities provided across the UA system.