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 èßäÊÓƵ. The University of èßäÊÓƵ 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.
Paul Layer
Vice President Academics, Students, and Research
(907) 450-8019
pwlayer@alaska.edu
System-level Coordination
ACEC facilitates inter-èßäÊÓƵ 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-èßäÊÓƵ 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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"Did You Know UAF's Kuskokwim Campus is Commemorating 50 Years Since Its Inaugural Graduation?"
April 23, 2024
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April 09, 2024
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March 26, 2024
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March 12, 2024
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University of èßäÊÓƵ and graduate student union reach tentative 3-year contract agreement
May 03, 2024
The next steps include approval by the University Board of Regents, the Department of Administration, and ratification of the contract by AGWA bargaining unit members. The request will then be submitted to the legislature for funding approval this session.
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May 03, 2024
The Senate Passes the Operating Budget Out of Committee and Plans for Floor Vote Next Week While the House Considers Capital Budget Changes.
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University of èßäÊÓƵ Scholars Program celebrates its 25th class
May 03, 2024
Top-ranking high school seniors from nearly 225 high schools across èßäÊÓƵ will graduate this month as part of the University of èßäÊÓƵ's 25th cohort of UA Scholars, each qualifying for a $12,000 scholarship.
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Spring 2024 Commencement Schedule
May 03, 2024
Spring commencement is upon us. Here is the system-wide schedule.
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Butrovich Data Center Facility Upgrade May 11th - 18th
May 03, 2024
UAF Facilities Services will be conducting a planned maintenance power shutdown in the Butrovich Building to integrate a maintenance bypass switch for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Butrovich Data Center (BDC).
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Office 365 access for students, faculty and staff
April 19, 2024
Did you know that the University of èßäÊÓƵ provides all current students and staff their own license for Office 365?
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Butrovich Data Center Facility Upgrade Project May 11th - 18th
April 19, 2024
UAF Facilities Services will be conducting a planned maintenance power shutdown in the Butrovich Building to integrate a maintenance bypass switch for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Butrovich Data Center (BDC).
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Butrovich Data Center Facility Upgrade Project May 11th - 18th
March 21, 2024
UAF Facilities Services will be conducting a planned maintenance power shutdown in the Butrovich Building. This planned maintenance shutdown will mean that many UA data systems served out of the BDC will be unavailable during the following timeframes...