2021 Archive

Are you looking for financial support to help continue your graduate education? The UAA Graduate School is awarding multiple scholarships for $2,000 or more. Deadline is Feb. 8, 2021.

UA Interim President Pat Pitney will deliver a presentation to the Senate Education Committee on UA successes and strategic goals, and legislative priorities. President Pitney’s in-depth presentation will address the university’s legislative priorities and will highlight a number of topics including the university’s: key role in the state’s economy; strategic approach to serving Alaska’s educational needs while operating under budgetary constraints; maintaining key programs; service to Alaska during COVID-19; enrollment trends; and, research and federal initiatives.

UAA’s website serves prospective and current students throughout their college journey and after graduation. Our website allows students to explore the college experience and see themselves succeeding at UAA. EAB (Education Advisory Board) research shows that students rank the university website as the most helpful information source in their experience searching for a college to attend.

UAA Dental Hygiene Program is accepting patients throughout the semester! Learn more and schedule an appointment at uaa.alaska.edu/dentalclinic.

I am pleased to share the new start date for UAA Shared Services is March 14, 2021. The original date in early January was postponed to allow for additional planning and preparation. While the launch date is a significant milestone in this transition, we do not anticipate any change or disruption in the unit’s provision of finance, travel, procurement and human resources services.

The Training Program Coordinator position supports the training team for the Center for Human Development and The Alaska Training Cooperative (AKTC). The AKTC is a program within the UAA, College of Health, Center for Human Development. We are looking for a highly motivated individual for our multifaceted and exciting work.

UAA Student Activities has purchased an Unlimited Pass to 2021 Virtual NACA Live which allows access for all UAA students, staff, and faculty to participate in the conference! Virtual NACA Live is a great opportunity for student leaders and professional staff across the institution to continue developing skills, competencies, and network with others in Higher Education from around the country.

The Real Estate Management & Investment (REM+I) Workshops are a FREE opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to learn about real estate investing, real estate management and career opportunities in this field. The workshops are hosted by the UAA Weidner Property Management and Real Estate Program and instructed by UAA professors. Students can apply for this opportunity at bit.ly/remi2021 before the May 1, 2021 deadline.

The Student Affairs End of Year Report for Academic Year 2020 is now available online. It chronicles the achievements and improvements you accomplished this past year, highlighting how Student Affairs responded to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Director of Shared Services is a senior management position that will report directly to the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services. Under long-range administrative direction, the individual in this position is responsible for overall leadership of a complex and mission-critical organization, including planning and goal setting, operational planning, personnel and financial management, establishment of the unit’s norms and culture, and inter-departmental relationships. The director has broad impact on the administrative reputation of the university and will strongly influence the establishment of administrative procedures and policies. The director will lead a management team yet to be defined.