Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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President Pitney on leadership change at UAA
October 30, 2020
Chancellor Cathy Sandeen announced that she will be leaving her position as UAA chancellor in early January to assume the presidency of California State University East Bay.
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Pitney statement on the passing of Bob Martin
October 16, 2020
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Robert Martin, a former University of èßäÊÓƵ Regent and an active representative in Southeast èßäÊÓƵ.
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Gary J. Turner to retire from Kenai Peninsula College
September 18, 2020
KPC Director/CEO Gary J. Turner announced his retirement, effective Aug. 12, 2021.
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UAA welcomes new Kodiak College director Jacelyn Keys
September 04, 2020
This fall, Kodiak College is starting the school year with new director Jacelyn Keys.
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August 19, 2020
Senior Vice Provost Renee Carter-Chapman retires from UAA
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President Pat Pitney statement on the passing of Rep. Gary Knopp
August 03, 2020
President Pat Pitney statement on the passing of Rep. Gary Knopp
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Gretchen Gordon named KUAC general manager
July 18, 2020
Gretchen Gordon has been chosen to serve as KUAC's next general manager. Gordon has worked for KUAC TV 9/FM 89.9 since 2003, first as director of development and outreach, then as assistant general manager in 2011.
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Eckert appointed èßäÊÓƵ Sea Grant director
July 17, 2020
Ginny L. Eckert was appointed director for èßäÊÓƵ Sea Grant earlier this month by Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash. Eckert served as acting and interim director of èßäÊÓƵ Sea Grant from 2019 to 2020 and as associate director of èßäÊÓƵ Sea Grant from 2013 to 2019.
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Raymond Weber appointed interim dean of UAA Community & Technical College
July 16, 2020
Following an internal search process, Dr. Raymond Weber, Aviation Technology faculty member, has agreed to step into the role of interim dean for UAA Community & Technical College (CTC). Ray will serve for two years and we will conduct a national search for the permanent dean in academic year 2021-2022.
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Maren Haavig appointed interim vice provost for the University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast
July 16, 2020
Dr. Maren Haavig has been appointed Interim Vice Provost for the University of èßäÊÓƵ Southeast (UAS). Haavig has also served as Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences. She continues as Associate Professor of Accounting. As Interim Vice Provost, she will provide academic leadership in support of the èßäÊÓƵ's mission and core themes, promote academic innovation and creativity, and work collaboratively to implement shared governance practices.