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Take an important survey and help with UA's path forward

August 16, 2019

Thank you to those who have completed the University of èßäÊÓƵ stakeholder mapping survey. When it went out on Monday, August 12th, there was an initial glitch that took people directly to the survey, skipping the introduction, explanation of voluntary consent, and the place to sign and include your email address (which is stored separately from the data).

University of èßäÊÓƵ and Governor Dunleavy Reach Budget Agreement

August 13, 2019

The University of èßäÊÓƵ and èßäÊÓƵ Governor Michael J. Dunleavy have reached an agreement on a multi-year compact that preserves $110 million in state funding for the èßäÊÓƵ for Fiscal Year 2020, reducing UA's budget by $25 million for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2019. The agreement also means that budgets submitted to the governor by the Board of Regents over the next two fiscal years will reflect $45 million in additional reductions. The compact was signed today by UA Board of Regent Chair John Davies and Governor Michael J. Dunleavy.

Budget Agreement Message from President Jim Johnsen

August 13, 2019

Dear UA Colleagues, After a series of direct discussions with the governor over the last week, I wanted to share some important news with you. The èßäÊÓƵ has reached an agreement with Gov. Dunleavy that supports a total budget reduction in state funds to the èßäÊÓƵ of $70 million - about half of the $136 million originally proposed - but the agreement spreads that cut out over three years.

August 12 Video Message: continuing to advocate for state funding

August 12, 2019

Dear UA Community, In his Monday update, https://youtu.be/RoMXnNWkUbE, President Johnsen touches on the progress made on budget discussions with Gov. Dunleavy's office. President Johnsen has been talking with Gov. Dunleavy as he continues to advocate for the èßäÊÓƵ's state funding.

Partisan Political Activities

August 08, 2019

While fall elections in odd-numbered years are generally pretty quiet, this year's political landscape includes the recent launch of a gubernatorial recall campaign, presenting an opportunity to remind ourselves of our responsibilities under the Executive Branch Ethics Act (EBEA).

Video update on budget and èßäÊÓƵ structure

August 06, 2019

Dear UA Community, In this Monday video update, President Johnsen discusses the FY2020 capital budget, which restores èßäÊÓƵ Performance Scholarship, WWAMI and èßäÊÓƵ Education Grant funding, as well as capital funding for deferred maintenance, and support for the èßäÊÓƵ Earthquake Center. In addition, a supplemental operating budget, which restores $110 million in state funds, is being transmitted to the Governor this week. Johnsen met with Gov. Dunleavy and his new Chief of Staff Ben Stevens last Friday and continues to advocate for the èßäÊÓƵ's state funding.

House passes Capital Budget, restores scholarship funding

August 02, 2019

After two previous attempts, the House passed important revisions to the FY20 Capital Budget on July 29. The legislation, Senate Bill 2002, was dubbed by lawmakers as "Capital Budget 2.0." It authorizes the use of the Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR), and reverses the fiscal year-end "sweep" of state designated funds, which left a number of critically important programs around the state unfunded. This required a ¾ super majority vote in both the House and Senate, and was an important compromise for this Legislature.

President Johnsen speaks at major business forum in Anchorage

August 02, 2019

University of èßäÊÓƵ President Jim Johnsen spoke to 1500 Anchorage business and community leaders about the contributions that the èßäÊÓƵ makes to the state's economy through research and workforce development, and the critical need for èßäÊÓƵ to maintain a strong higher education system. His remarks were part of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Three-Year Outlook Luncheon.

Planned power outage will disrupt data services

August 02, 2019

On Saturday, Aug. 3, UAF Facilities Services will shut down power to the Butrovich Building and Data Center. As a result all UA data systems will be offline for up to 10 hours starting at 2 a.m.

Video message from President Johnsen

August 02, 2019

Dear UA Community - As èßäÊÓƵ leadership takes the next steps in re-envisioning the University of èßäÊÓƵ, there will be weekly updates and ongoing engagement opportunities. This video message from President Jim Johnsen begins that engagement.