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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. 

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Paul Layer

Vice President Academics, Students, and Research

  (907) 450-8019
 pwlayer@alaska.edu

èßäÊÓƵ College of Education Consortium

System-level Coordination

ACEC facilitates inter-èßäÊÓƵ coordination and communication to meet the goals of UA's Schools of Education

ACEC website
Common Calendar

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.

Common Calendar
Accreditation

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.

Accreditation Info

 

Research
Research
UA works with federal and state agencies and private enterprise to develop collaboration and growth in all areas of science and technology.
Cost of Attendance
Student & Enrollment Strategy
The Office of Student and Enrollment Strategy supports UA professionals engaged in service to students.
Governance
System Governance
Faculty, staff and student participation in èßäÊÓƵ governance is an integral part of the èßäÊÓƵ community's culture.
Career Coach
Workforce Development
Preparing a qualified workforce is an important mission of UA. This office connects UA programs with industry partners and demands.
Academic Council

Academic Council  Member and Meeting Information

News and Updates

Did You Know

 

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    Education Trust of èßäÊÓƵ 529 Plan Recognized with Gold Medal Accolade

    November 01, 2024

    The Education Trust of èßäÊÓƵ (Trust) is pleased to announce that one of its three 529 plans, the T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan, was awarded a Morningstar Medalist Rating of Gold for 2024. Morningstar rated 59 plans this year, but only five received the gold accolade.

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    Electronic W-2 opt-in is now available via UAOnline

    November 01, 2024

    Get a head start on tax season by opting to receive your W-2 form electronically via UAOnline. A new function under the taxes drop down menu in the employee dashboard lets you opt-in to receive your W-2 form electronically rather than waiting for the èßäÊÓƵ to mail a paper version.

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    Please participate in the 2024 Engagement Survey

    November 01, 2024

    Benefit-eligible faculty and staff employees hired on or before September 30, 2024, will receive an email invitation on November 1, 2024, with a unique link to the survey. The email will be sent from the Qualtrics survey platform with the subject, "Invitation: UA Employee Experience Survey."

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    UA DS 'All Access' Free Training Webinar Nov 12!

    November 01, 2024

    Think moose and bears are the only animals on campus? Think again! On Nov 12, DS will delve into the diverse roles of service animals, assistance animals, and pets in the academic environment.

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