Planning Budget Advisory Board

Purpose/Charge

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Planning Budget Advisory Council (PBAC) was established in 2020 to enhance institutional communication, decision-making transparency, and strategic alignment. PBAC advises the Chancellor and the Chancellor’s Cabinet on guiding principles, policies, and resources impacting the UAA community, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic plan. PBAC reviews and provides input on policy and resource decisions submitted to the Cabinet to facilitate strategic alignment and resource allocation. Please read the complete  PBAC Charter for the full list of responsibilities.

PBAC’s Responsibilities

  • Provide input for UAA’s planning and budgeting processes, including reviewing and submitting feedback on the annual Strategic Guidance and Operating Budget Development Guidelines.
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of UAA’s planning and budgeting processes, including principles and methodologies.
  • Facilitate meaningful participation from relevant governance groups within the university community.
  • Conduct annual assessments of the overall effectiveness and alignment to the mission and goals of a variety of non-degree programs and services at UAA.

Examples of PBAC Responsibilities

  • Offer input on alignment, budget implications, and prioritization related to the UAA Strategic Plan, Accreditation process, and Campus Master Plan.
  • Gain insight into UAA’s financial status and discuss budget-to-actual comparisons with previous years.
  • Provide input into budget processes, including Administrative Reviews.

Membership

Appointments are made by the Chancellor. Please read the PBAC Charge and Appointment Letter for full details.

Appointments

Seat

Appointee

Term
Faculty Representative – Seat A Lance Howe Aug. 1, 2026–July 31, 2028
Faculty Representative – Seat B Jodee Kunde Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2027
Faculty Representative – Seat C Sharon Chamard Aug. 1, 2026–July 31, 2028
Academic Affairs Representative Jenny McNulty Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2027
Administrative Representative – Seat A Heather Paulsen Aug. 1, 2026–July 31, 2028
Administrative Representative – Seat B Chuck Knepfle Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2027
Community Campus Representative Carrie Couey Aug. 1, 2026–July 31, 2028
Staff Representative John Moore Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2027
Student Representative Jake Pennell Academic Year 2026–27

Council Leadership and Advisors

Role

Current Officeholder

Capacity
Co-Chair – Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Runge Co-Chair
Co-Chair – Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Ryan Buchholdt Co-Chair
Budget Office Representative Sandra Blum Ex officio
Institutional Research Representative Dan Campbell Ex officio
Institutional Effectiveness / Accreditation Representative Susan Kalina Ex officio
Facilities and Campus Services Representative Chris McConnell Ex officio

Meeting Dates and Summaries

Contact

Contact us at uaa_adminservice@alaska.edu.