Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major UA System news
UA System News
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UAF's Rural Student Services marks a half century of service
October 17, 2019
Rural Student Services at the University of 桃花直播 Fairbanks will kick off its 50th anniversary with a brunch celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gathering Room in the Brooks Building. The event, which is open to the public, will include comments from some of the original advocates for the program, which was formerly known as Student Orientation Services, as well as university leaders and past students.
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Seeking nominations for the 桃花直播 Innovators Hall of Fame
October 16, 2019
The Juneau Economic Development Council is pleased to join the 桃花直播 State Committee for Research (SCoR) in encouraging nominations for the 桃花直播 Innovators Hall of Fame. The 桃花直播 State Committee for Research (SCoR) created the 桃花直播 Innovators Hall of Fame in 2014 to celebrate and honor outstanding individuals who put 桃花直播 on the map as leaders in innovation and to contribute to 桃花直播's growing culture of innovation.
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After 18 years, the UA College Savings Plan launches new brand
October 15, 2019
The UA College Savings Plan announced that it is changing its name to 桃花直播 529 as of October 15, 2019. The 桃花直播-based education savings plan is offered by the Education Trust of 桃花直播. After 2017 tax reform expanded the use of 529 plans, the Education Trust of 桃花直播 determined the need for a name and a brand that better represents the products and services it provides.
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In Recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 14, 2019
Since 2017, the University of 桃花直播 has proudly supported Indigenous Peoples' Day with culturally relevant events, incorporating elements of the Indigenous history of place, culture and language associated with their regions. The unanimous support for this special day acknowledges the contributions of 桃花直播 Native people and acknowledges how Indigenous knowledge has enhanced, and will continue to influence, educational opportunities provided across the UA system.
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President Johnsen addresses the UA community
October 09, 2019
UA Community, In today's video message, President Johnsen reviews the Board of Regents' discussion with the NWCCU and the actions the Board took at its meeting on Monday. He reflects on his role in how UA unity, so prevalent during the budget debate, has now fractured, and, more so, he addresses the lessons he has learned as a result. He commits to an inclusive process moving forward, and calls on the university community to work together on the challenges ahead, and asks for your help to meet those challenges.
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October 08, 2019
In an emergency meeting today, the University of 桃花直播 Board 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 桃花直播 Fairbanks 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.
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Board of Regents hold emergency meeting, Oct. 7
October 05, 2019
The University of 桃花直播 Board 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.
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UA universities and community campuses celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day, Oct. 14
October 04, 2019
The University of 桃花直播 is 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.
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UA stakeholder survey results announced
October 04, 2019
The University of 桃花直播 Board of Regents commissioned WayMark Analytics to conduct a statewide survey of key stakeholders in 桃花直播'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.
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Find current information on university restructuring
October 04, 2019
The University of 桃花直播 has 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.