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. 

Dr. Brian Smentkowski

Vice President and Chief Academic Officer

  (907) 450-8019
 bpsmentkowski@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

 

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    Zoom Scheduler upcoming release

    May 02, 2025

    On May 11th, we will be releasing Zoom Scheduler to all UA Zoom users. Zoom Scheduler integrates with your calendar, making it easier to share your availability and book appointments with people inside and outside of the University of Alaska.

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    Phishing alert: Scammers impersonate Homeland Security in email attacks

    May 02, 2025

    Security researchers are warning of a new phishing campaign in which cybercriminals pose as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The scam plays on heightened public attention to immigration policies and recent federal activity.

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    Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) Updates and April Raffle Winner

    May 02, 2025

    The Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) has officially finished its first month and, with that, it's time to announce the winner or our first-ever newsletter raffle.

  • Navigating UAOnline from the new login page

    April 18, 2025

    As of April 14 the login page for UAonline has been updated, providing separate login options for students by university, and a general login for all UA employees including staff, faculty and advisors across the system.

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