Read the latest updates on the èßäÊÓƵ budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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UA system supports èßäÊÓƵ-specific enrollment marketing efforts
October 18, 2019
A 2017 University of èßäÊÓƵ television and radio campaign was revamped with the goal of supporting the UAA, UAF and UAS student recruitment efforts as well as to reassure èßäÊÓƵns that despite a long and exhausting budget battle, and the uncertainties created by restructuring discussions, all three universities, and all rural campuses, were open and accepting students.
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Opportunity for Board of Regents public testimony on Oct. 28 and Nov. 8
October 18, 2019
èßäÊÓƵns will have an opportunity later this month month to comment directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the University of èßäÊÓƵ.
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Update on the restructure of UA Procurement
October 17, 2019
The consolidation of procurement functions into a single reporting structure is complete.
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UAF's Rural Student Services marks a half century of service
October 17, 2019
Rural Student Services at the University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks will kick off its 50th anniversary with a brunch celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gathering Room in the Brooks Building. The event, which is open to the public, will include comments from some of the original advocates for the program, which was formerly known as Student Orientation Services, as well as èßäÊÓƵ leaders and past students.
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Seeking nominations for the èßäÊÓƵ Innovators Hall of Fame
October 16, 2019
The Juneau Economic Development Council is pleased to join the èßäÊÓƵ State Committee for Research (SCoR) in encouraging nominations for the èßäÊÓƵ Innovators Hall of Fame. The èßäÊÓƵ State Committee for Research (SCoR) created the èßäÊÓƵ Innovators Hall of Fame in 2014 to celebrate and honor outstanding individuals who put èßäÊÓƵ on the map as leaders in innovation and to contribute to èßäÊÓƵ's growing culture of innovation.
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After 18 years, the UA College Savings Plan launches new brand
October 15, 2019
The UA College Savings Plan announced that it is changing its name to èßäÊÓƵ 529 as of October 15, 2019. The èßäÊÓƵ-based education savings plan is offered by the Education Trust of èßäÊÓƵ. After 2017 tax reform expanded the use of 529 plans, the Education Trust of èßäÊÓƵ determined the need for a name and a brand that better represents the products and services it provides.
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In Recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 14, 2019
Since 2017, the University of èßäÊÓƵ has proudly supported Indigenous Peoples' Day with culturally relevant events, incorporating elements of the Indigenous history of place, culture and language associated with their regions. The unanimous support for this special day acknowledges the contributions of èßäÊÓƵ Native people and acknowledges how Indigenous knowledge has enhanced, and will continue to influence, educational opportunities provided across the UA system.
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President Johnsen addresses the UA community
October 09, 2019
UA Community, In today's video message, President Johnsen reviews the Board of Regents' discussion with the NWCCU and the actions the Board took at its meeting on Monday. He reflects on his role in how UA unity, so prevalent during the budget debate, has now fractured, and, more so, he addresses the lessons he has learned as a result. He commits to an inclusive process moving forward, and calls on the èßäÊÓƵ community to work together on the challenges ahead, and asks for your help to meet those challenges.
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October 08, 2019
In an emergency meeting today, the University of èßäÊÓƵ Board of Regents voted to modify two previous decisions made when it was facing a state funding crisis. The first, by a vote of 9-2, was to cease consideration of a single accreditation until after the University of èßäÊÓƵ Fairbanks secures its institutional accreditation in 2021. If the board chooses to actively consider single accreditation in the future, it will direct the president to conduct an independent cost benefit analysis and clearly examine accreditation issues. In the second action, by a vote of 9-1, the board suspended the systemwide expedited academic program review process until the Board has the time to consult with chancellors and the president on a path forward.
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Board of Regents hold emergency meeting, Oct. 7
October 05, 2019
The University of èßäÊÓƵ Board of Regents will hold an emergency board meeting 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7. The board will meet to discuss concerns raised in the recent letter from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and determine how to proceed.