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
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.
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May 16, 2025
UA Regents Confirmed; Budget and Key Bills Keep Legislature Busy During Final Days of Session.
Upcoming Board of Regents meetings
May 16, 2025
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will meet May 21-22 in Fairbanks to review the FY26 budget, discuss student success initiatives, and recognize university milestones. Committee meetings will be held May 21, with the full board convening through May 22.
Upcoming Board of Regents Public Testimony Opportunities
May 16, 2025
Public testimony will be held on Monday, May 19, from 4-5 p.m. in advance of the board's May 21 committee meetings and full board meeting on May 21 and 22 on the Troth Yeddha' Campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Call for proposals: Faculty Initiative Fund
May 16, 2025
The University of Alaska is accepting proposals for the FY26 Faculty Initiative Fund (FIF) through Oct. 6, 2025. With $360,000 in available funding, the FIF supports cross-campus collaboration, academic innovation, and systemwide professional development. Two tiers of awards are available for projects aligned with UA's academic mission and goals.
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.
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.
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.