2021 Archive

As part of UAA’s regular GER assessment process and in preparation for UAA’s October 2021 NWCCU mid-cycle review site visit, a committee of faculty members representing all UAA colleges will be assessing the following GER student learning outcome: Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and formats. We will be focusing on written communication. For that, we need your help.

Women's month is not only a celebration of Women, but also a celebration of all thriving under patriarchy. Just like the fluidity of Women's month, femininity is fluid and holds a different meaning for different people. Discuss what femininity and a feminine identity means to you, with a panel of experts.

Please join Student Affairs in thanking Nancy Meyer, Senior Fiscal Officer for Student Affairs, for her ten years of service to UAA. She will retire later this spring.

Dr. Brett Watson will present recent research that explores how commercial fishing impacts local economies.

Howl Days registration is now open for summer 2021! The New Student Orientation office is excited to continue to offer virtual options for new students, but with additions from last year!

Interim Chancellor Bruce Schultz will host a conversation with Claudia Lampman, vice provost for student success, and Lora Volden, interim vice chancellor for student affairs. Lampman and Volden will discuss new and ongoing initiatives taking place this semester in support of student success, as well as student recruitment efforts currently underway for fall.

We kindly request your feedback on the draft of UAA’s Mid-Cycle Evaluation report. Feedback from all UAA faculty, staff and students is welcome! The report and a feedback survey are available on UAA’s Institutional Accreditation website. A complete proof including additional formatting will be completed at a later point, so we are not asking for proofreading or wordsmithing at this time. Please see the context and questions below.

Students in the Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation will be giving back to their peers by leading several wellness breaks for students this Spring 2021 semester focused on mental health. Join these quick 30-minute Zoom activities between your classes, on your lunch break, or some time throughout your day to help you de-stress, relax, stay grounded, and re-focus. These wellness breaks are also a great way to stay connected to your peers and the UAA student community. Now more than ever we are realizing the importance of self-care, mental wellness, and staying socially connected to others. You are not alone. We are all in this together so let's come together in the best way we can to "stay wellthy."

On March 17 and 18, the Senate Finance Committee will hold public testimony on the FY22 capital budget. UA’s deferred maintenance backlog, valued at $1.4 billion in FY21, is increasing annually. Capital funding is a top priority and critical need.