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. 

Layer

Paul Layer

Vice President Academics, Students, and Research

  (907) 450-8019
 pwlayer@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

 

UA News
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    Finance upgrades now available in UAOnline

    January 10, 2025

    As part of ongoing Banner 9 enhancements, new finance functionality is now live in UAOnline. This update introduces a streamlined, user-friendly way to access and manage real-time financial information directly from the upgraded finance section.

  • University System Office launches new process improvement initiative

    January 10, 2025

    The University has partnered with Professional Growth Systems and this initiative aims to enhance our operational efficiency and service delivery, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our community.

  • 529 and UA Scholars Executive Director Lael Oldmixon poses for a portrait photo.

    "The wisdom of late bloomers in education" by Lael Oldmixon

    January 10, 2025

    The pursuit of education is often seen as a youthful endeavor, bustling with fresh high school graduates eager to carve out their paths. At the University of Alaska, nearly half of the student body is over the age of 25. This shift reveals a new truth: education knows no age. In Alaska, the state's 529 education savings plan isn't just for children, but a helpful tool for adults navigating their academic aspirations alongside careers and family duties.

  • President Pat Pitney stands at the podium, delivering the 2024 State of the University at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.

    Save the Date! State of the University January 30, 2025

    January 10, 2025

    President Pitney will provide an update on the State of the University, and how UA is empowering Alaska's workforce pipeline, at the Alaska Chamber's Legislative Fly-In Luncheon in Juneau at 11:30 a.m. The event will be live-streamed.

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