Welcome to the College of Education Office of Student Services, Clinical Experience, and Teacher Certification.
Our professional staff are committed to helping you make your experience at UAA a success. Please browse through our web page to find out the services we provide or stop by to see us in the Professional Studies Building. I guarantee you will be greeted with a smile and friendly welcome!
Donna Gail Shaw, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student and Curriculum Affairs
Accreditation The University of Alaska Anchorage is accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The College of Education was awarded initial accreditation in 2005 by the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE). The next NCATE visit is March 2010. More information is available at: About the College>Accreditation from the menu at left.
Regionally Accredited Institutions
The University of Alaska accepts transfer courses from regionally accredited institutions. Click here to find out if an institution is accredited.
INSPIRE OTHERS - BE A TEACHER!
Information, course lists and applications about initial teacher certification are under Student Services>Advising>Undergraduate from the menu at left.
Financial Aid information - Print the brochure - Scholarships and Financial Aid
Answers to financial aid questions - http://uaa.financialaidtv.com/
Looking for Praxis I and Praxis II exams? - Additional information under "Test Information" on menu at left.
Visitor parking information - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/visiting/index.cfm
Print the College of Education brochure with a complete listing of degrees, certificates, and programs:
Make a difference, Teach
Current UAA Program brochures available for printing are at - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/pathways/career_connections.cfm
Transfer credit information - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/records/
University of Alaska videos - Youtube.com - University Advancement - http://www.youtube.com/uaanchorage
Contact Us: Office of Student Services, Clinical Experience and Teacher Certification
Dr. Teresa Johnson
Director - Supervisor of Clinical Placements
907-786-4403
aftmj2@uaa.alaska.edu
Drema Bagneschi
Assistant to the Director - Teacher Certification process
907-786-4402
andsb@uaa.alaska.edu
Robin Brooks
Academic Success Coordinator - academic guidance
907-786-4404
anrsb2@uaa.alaska.edu
Melina Pastos
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator - undergraduate assistance
907-786-4448
melina@uaa.alaska.edu
Jane Jordan
Administrative Assistant - general information
907-786-4401
anjmj@uaa.alaska.edu
To make an appointment with the Academic Success Coordinator, Robin Brooks,
please call 907-786-4401
FAX: 907-786-4444
Outside Anchorage: 888-822-8976
Print the College of Education faculty and staff contact and e-mail information list - Quick Telephone List
Those elementary and early childhood education students residing in the Matanuska-Susitna valley may contact:
Dr. Marc Robinson Assistant Professor Of Education mrobinson@matsu.alaska.edu
University of Alaska, MatSu Campus
JKB 122B (907) 746-9328
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., or by appointment
Students residing in the Kenai area may contact:
Jane Pitcock - Administrator Elementary Education Department
ifjcp@uaa.alaska.edu
Kenai Peninsula College 907-262-0357
156 College Road
Soldotna, AK 99669
http://www.kpc.alaska.edu/
Assistance for rural Alaska students:
The UAA NSS Native Early Transition (NET) program has been designed to assist incoming Native and rural UAA students. UAA NET is four-day program that will be held August 19 to 22, 2008, which is just prior to the beginning of UAA's fall 2008 semester. NET offers activities designed especially for students coming from rural Alaska to familiarize them with life in a large urban setting. In addition to being exposed to a wide variety of student support services offered at UAA, students will learn how to access services in Anchorage—from setting up bank accounts to riding the People Mover bus system. NET students will also be able to attend the UAA New Student Orientation for out-of-area students on Friday, August 22, and UAA's Freshman Convocation and Campus Kick-Off on Saturday, August 23. University of Alaska Anchorage Native Student Services strives to serve as a stepping-stone into UAA for Native and rural students. For more information, please call UAA NSS staff (907) 786-4000 in Anchorage or toll free at 1-866-786-4804.
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/nss/index.cfm
NEW EDUCATION MAJORS! Are you a freshman, new to UAA, or just want guidance for registration? Need some help navigating the UAA system?
Contact Melina Pastos, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator.
Any questions, please call Melina at 907-786-4448 or e-mail at melina@uaa.alaska.edu
UAA Resources for students:
Checklist for Students - New Student Orientation - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/orientation/
GUID A150 - Survival Skills for College Students
- http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/advising-testing/course-offerings.cfm
Dean of Students Office - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/deanofstudents/
Student Health and Counseling Center - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/studenthealth/index.cfm
Advising and Testing Center - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/advising-testing/
University Center One Stop - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/onestop/
UAA TRiO Programs - Many useful resources and links for first-time college students - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/trio/
Need community assistance or resources in the Anchorage area?
United Way of Anchorage - dial 211 = http://www.liveunitedanchorage.org/
Community Service partners - http://www.liveunitedanchorage.org/ourPartners/servicePartners/
Anchorage Youth Development Coalition - Community Collaboration at Work - http://www.aydc.org/index.cfm
Alaska Resources
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Teachers and Health Care
Professionals' Housing Loan Program - www.ahfc.us
State of Alaska teacher certification information - www.eed.state.ak.us
Find a teaching job - Alaska Teacher Placement - www.alaskateacher.org
Anchorage Museum at the Rasmuson Center - www.AKart.org
Local information - Anchorage Daily News - www.adn.com
Regional information - http://www.alaska.com/
Community events and activities - Datebook 49 - http://datebook49.com/
Research and management resources for the K-20 decision maker
One-Stop shop for college planning information - http://www.college.gov
Teacher Licensure State Requirements
State of Alaska
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification
(907) 465-2831
tcwebmail@alaska.gov
Licensure process:
If you have questions concerning Institutional Recommendation (IR), Interested Person Report (IPR), Internship Application, background check, fingerprinting process, student insurance, or need forms emailed to you, please contact:
Drema Bagneschi, Assistant to the Director
Clinical Services and Teacher Certification Office
UAA College of Education
Professional Studies Building, Room 209D
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Telephone: 907-786-4402
FAX: 907-786-4444
andsb@uaa.alaska.edu
Child care information
Tanaina Child Development Center - http://www.tanainachildren.org/
Child Care Connection - http://www.childcareconnection.org/
Tutoring information
Learning Resource Center - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ctc/lrc/index.cfm
Employment information
Career Services Center - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/careerservices/index.cfm
If you wish to hire an education student to provide child care or tutoring, you may fax a flyer to the Student Services Office at 907-786-4444. The flyer will be posted on a bulletin board near the elementary classroom for 60 days.
