The University of Alaska Fairbanks draws its strength from the vitality of its students, employees, alumni and friends. To harness that strength and
help guide UAF into the future, I convened the Vision Task Force 2017 in March 2007 to review our Strategic Plan. Community, agency and business leaders, together with UAF students, faculty, staff and supporters -- 55 strong -- brainstormed along the six strategic pathways of the plan to develop a blueprint for progress, an outline for action.

I appreciate the work of the task force. UAF and Alaskans are committed to our future, knowing that only with a strong university can Alaska ever be truly prosperous -- socially and economically. That prosperity depends upon having the wisdom and courage to invest in work force development, higher education and research.

The time for Alaska to grab the brass ring will never be more propitious. Read on to find out how UAF is working to ensure that the state, and the university, remain special, vibrant places.

• Teaching and learning for student success
• Research and scholarship
• Enrollment and retention
• Community engagement and economic development
• Advancement and philanthropy
• Faculty and staff development