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UA Board of Regents ceases consideration of single accreditation and suspends system-wide academic program reviews

October 08, 2019

In an emergency meeting today, the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃBoard of Regents voted to modify two previous decisions made when it was facing a state funding crisis. The first, by a vote of 9-2, was to cease consideration of a single accreditation until after the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃFairbanks secures its institutional accreditation in 2021. If the board chooses to actively consider single accreditation in the future, it will direct the president to conduct an independent cost benefit analysis and clearly examine accreditation issues. In the second action, by a vote of 9-1, the board suspended the systemwide expedited academic program review process until the Board has the time to consult with chancellors and the president on a path forward.

Board of Regents hold emergency meeting, Oct. 7

October 05, 2019

The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃBoard of Regents will hold an emergency board meeting 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7. The board will meet to discuss concerns raised in the recent letter from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and determine how to proceed.

UA universities and community campuses celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day, Oct. 14

October 04, 2019

The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃis on the forefront of a national movement among universities, including Harvard and the University of Utah, to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day rather than Columbus Day. The decision for UA universities and campuses to celebrate Indigenous People's Day was unanimously supported with resolutions from students, staff and faculty groups across the system.

UA stakeholder survey results announced

October 04, 2019

The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃBoard of Regents commissioned WayMark Analytics to conduct a statewide survey of key stakeholders in Alaska's higher education system. The public opinion survey results were reviewed during the September 12 Board of Regents meeting. An explanation of the survey results are posted on the New UA website.

Find current information on university restructuring

October 04, 2019

The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃhas taken steps toward reducing administrative overhead, and is engaged in a review process to evaluate options for the future structure of the UA system. Work will occur during the months ahead to make the university more efficient in delivering academic programs and services to students. Exactly what that change looks like is still a work in progress.

Don't let a phishing scam reel you in

October 04, 2019

Cybercriminals use phishing--a type of social engineering--to manipulate people into doing what they want. Social engineering is at the heart of all phishing attacks, especially those conducted via e-mail. Technology makes phishing easy. Setting up and operating a phishing attack is fast, inexpensive, and low risk: any cybercriminal with an e-mail address can launch one.

Building a better ½ûÂþÌìÌÃone class at a time

October 04, 2019

Later this month, Fairbanks will welcome the ½ûÂþÌìÌÃFederation of Natives Convention. The theme of this year's gathering is "Good Government, Alaskan Driven," which reflects a call to work together for a state government that is in service to the needs of all Alaskans. This theme also underscores the University of Alaska's mission to empower Alaskans with the knowledge to lead our state.

Joint response to Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities letter

September 28, 2019

Joint message from Board Chair Davies, President Johnsen, & Chancellors Caulfield, Sandeen, and White On September 26 UA's institutional accreditor, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), forwarded a letter (attached) to the Board of Regents, President Johnsen, and Chancellors Caulfield, Sandeen, and White "expressing concern as to the ongoing efforts to respond to the funding challenges faced by the state's institution of higher learning."

Capitol Report: Outreach and Engagement Update

September 27, 2019

The Government Relations team has been busy engaging state and federal policymakers on behalf of the University of Alaska. With support and assistance from local campuses, we created exciting opportunities for political leaders to observe, engage and experience the important work of our university system. We are pleased to provide this update from a very eventful summer.

Academic Review process underway

September 23, 2019

Dear UA Community, The Expedited Academic Review process is now underway. There are 13 inter-university academic review teams charged with preparing reports on possibilities for greater program integration, structural changes, and accreditation options to achieve cost savings and re-envision the delivery of academic programs across the university system. The teams are starting their work this week. Their reports will inform options for consideration by the Board of Regents at its November meeting.