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.
Paul Layer
Vice President Academics, Students, and Research
(907) 450-8019
pwlayer@alaska.edu
System-level Coordination
ACEC facilitates inter-university coordination and communication to meet the goals
of UA's Schools of Education
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.
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.
Did you know Alaskans overwhelmingly believe that UA has a positive impact on the state and economy?
September 10, 2024
August 27, 2024
Did You Know 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Housing in Alaska?
August 14, 2024
July 23, 2024
Compliance Chat: Cybersecurity Insights from UA's Compliance Chat Series
September 06, 2024
UA's latest Compliance Chat series on cybersecurity is now complete. With increasing cyber threats, this series aims to raise our awareness on safeguarding our sensitive university information and systems.
University of Alaska Regents continue system's positive momentum at September Board Meeting
September 06, 2024
The University of Alaska Board of Regents celebrated progress, reviewed an initial version of next year's budget, and continued future planning at their September 5-6 meeting at the University of Alaska Southeast. Thanks in part to ongoing fiscal stability from the state, UA is on stable footing and celebrated a strong start to the Academic Year.
Free upcoming virtual training from UA Disability Services
September 06, 2024
UA Disability Services 101' free staff & faculty webinar Sept 16. This essential training offers practical information and accessible strategies to help boost your confidence when supporting students with disabilities. Registration is now open - all are welcome!
Transitions in UA HR's Employee Relations Department
September 06, 2024
Tara Ferguson, Director of UA HR Employee Relations is departing UA and Danielle Nelson has assumed the role of Senior Labor and Employee Relations Specialist, focusing on employee relations.
Reminder - UA Security Awareness Training
September 11, 2024
Security Awareness Training is designed to help all UA employees recognize and avoid threats such as phishing, social engineering, and malware
September Training Spotlight: Cybersecurity
September 06, 2024
Security Awareness Training is a mandatory requirement for employees
Expansion of UA Security Awareness Training
August 26, 2024
The UA Security Awareness Training deadline is October 31, 2024
Fall 2024 Zoom Trainings: Focus on AI Companion and Whiteboard
August 23, 2024
With the release of Zoom AI Companion features for UA Zoom users on August 16th, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will be hosting a Zoom Focused Training on using the AI Companion, and Whiteboard features.