2007-2008 Academic Catalog


Faculty, Staff and Emeriti

Faculty and Staff: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z


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Packee, Edmond C.--1983--Professor of Forest Management (2000), Forest Sciences Department, AFES/SNRAS. University of Montana ’62, BSF; Yale University ’63, MF; University of Minnesota, ’76, PhD.


Palen, Alice--2003--Employer Relations Coordinator (2003), SES. State University of New York at Oswego ’69, BA; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign ’98, MA.


Parr, Robert G.--1998--Term Assistant Professor of Human Services (2004), TVC/CRCD. Mohegan Community College ’77, AS; Oklahoma State University ’80, BS.


Parshall, Julie C.--2003--Financial Aid Advisor (2005), Financial Aid, SES. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’01, BA.


Partee, David M.--1999--Communications Designer (2004), SG/SFOS. University of California, Berkeley ’92, BA.


Paskvan, Nicole S.--2005--Assistant Swim Coach (2005), ATHREC. San Jose State University ’03, BS.


Patil, Shirish L.--1983--Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering (2004), CEM; Department Chair. University of Poona ’81, BE; University of Pittsburgh ’83, MS; University of Alaska Fairbanks, ’87, MS; ’95, MS.


Patrick, Donna M.--2001--Family Nurse Practitioner (2001), Center for Health and Counseling, SES. St. Vincents School of Nursing ’78, Diploma; University of Alaska Anchorage ’91, BS; ’01, MS.


Perkins, Robert A.--1996--Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Coordinator for Engineering Science Management (1999), CEM. Florida Atlantic University ’72, BSE; University of Alaska Anchorage ’78, MS; University of Alaska Fairbanks, ’83, MS; University of North Carolina, ’94, PhD. P.E.


Peros, Wanda K.--2001--Business Manager (2004), Human Resources, VCAS; HR Advisor (2004). Eastern Michigan University ’86, BS.


Pete, Mary C.--2005--Director (2005), KUC/CRCD. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’79, BA; ’79, BA; ’84, MA; ’84, MA.


Peters, Hild M.--1999--Academic and Faculty Services Manager (1999), PROV. St. Cloud State University ’91, BA.


Peterson, Donald T.--2001--Term Assistant Professor of Education (2003), SOE. University of Minnesota Duluth ’70, BS; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’96, MAT.


Peterson, Eric R.--2005--Systems Analyst (2005), ARSC. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’05, BS.


Peterson, Rorik A.--2000--Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2004), CEM. University of California, San Diego ’94, BS; University of Colorado at Boulder ’96, MS; ’99, PhD.


Petrowich, Gregory N.--2002--Director (2002), KUAC. Southern Illinois University Carbondale ’91, BA.


Pfeuffer, Randall G.--2001--Assistant Professor of English (2001); Head, English Department (2001), KUC/CRCD. Western Washington University ’86, BA; ’88, MA.


Phelps, Amy J.--2005--Assistant Volleyball Coach (2005), ATHREC. Graceland University ’03, BA; Northwest Missouri State University ’05, MS.


Philip, Kenelm W.--1965--Research Associate in Taxonomy (1975), IAB. Yale University ’53, BS; ’58, MS; ’63, PhD.


Philleo, Barbara S.--2006--Adjunct Faculty (2006), CDE/CRCD. University of Oregon ’71, BA.


Phillips, Rebecca E.--1991--Scheduling Coordinator (2000), SES. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’92, BA.


Piccolo, John J.--2003--Research Associate (2003), JC/SFOS. Colorado State University ’87, BS; ’91, MS; University of Alaska Fairbanks, ’05, PhD.


Picha, Patricia L.--2002--Director of Career Services, SES. Central Washington University ’76, BA; Western Washington University ’78, MEd.


Pinchuk, Alexei I.--1994--Research Associate (2000), IMS/SFOS. St. Petersburg State University ’87, Diploma; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’97, MS.


Ping, Chien-Lu--1982--Professor of Agronomy (1993), AFES/SNRAS. Chung Hsin University, Taiwan ’65, BSc; Washington State University ’72, MS; ’76, PhD.


Pinney, Peter--1985--Interim Director, CES (2007), Associate Dean of Academic Programs (2004); Professor of English (1998), CRCD. University of Hawaii ’80, BA; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’88, MFA.


Pippenger, Michael--1991--Associate Professor of Economics (1997), SOM. Ball State University ’81, BS; University of Chicago ’85, MA; Purdue University, ’87, MS; ’90, PhD.


Placeres, Ginger L.--2000--Administrative Assistant, Rural Student Services, CRCD.


Plaetke, Rosemarie--2004--Associate Professor (2004), Biology & Wildlife, CNSM, IAB. Free University, Germany ’74, BS; ’78, MS; ’86, PhD.


Platt, Nathan J.--1999--Assistant Director of Residence Life (2001), SES. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’98, BA.


Plowman, Cheryl A.--1976--Business Manager (2005), Accounting & Business Operations, VCAS. Draughon Business College ’76, CT1.


Polasek, Lori K.--2003--Research Assistant Professor (2003), IMS/SFOS. Texas A&M University ’99, BS; ’03, PhD.


Polyakov, Igor V.--1995--Research Professor (2003), IARC. Leningrad Hydrometeorological Institute ’84, MS; Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute ’90, PhD; St. Petersburg State University, ’92, MS; Russian State Hydrometeorological Institute, ’97, DSc.


Pommenville, Randy M.--2001--Ice Hockey Equipment Manager (2003), ATHREC. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’94, AAS.


Poole, Anne-Marie--1996--Adjunct Professor of History (1996); Adjunct Professor of Women’s Studies (1996); Director, UAF Women’s Center (1998), CLA. Carleton College ’83, BA; University of California, Los Angeles ’86, MA; ’88, CPhil.


Poole, John (Jake) C.--1999--Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Community Engagement (2004), ACE. University of Massachusetts ’75, BS; Pepperdine University ’78, MA.


Porter, David O.--1993--Professor (1993), SOM. University of Utah ’63, BS; ’65, MA; Syracuse University, ’70, PhD.


Porter, Gary D.--1990--Network Communication Specialist (1996), Electrical and Computer Engineering, CEM. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’74, AET.


Post, Ruth M.--1999--Special Assistant to the Dean (1999), SFOS. Michigan State University ’88, BS; Western Washington University ’95, MS.


Potter, Rachel A.--2002--Research Analyst (2002), IMS/SFOS. University of South Carolina ’98, BS; Duke University ’02, MS.


Powell, Abby N.--2000--Associate Professor of Wildlife Biology (2000); Assistant Leader (2000), AKCFWRU/CNSM/IAB. Cornell University ’80, BS; San Diego State University ’86, MS; University of Minnesota, ’92, PhD.


Powers, Catherine L.--2005--Assistant Professor of Library Science and Librarian (2005), KUC/CRCD. State University of New York at Buffalo ’75, BA; ’77, MLS.


Prakash, Anupma--2002--Associate Professor (2002), CNSM, GI. University of Roorkee, India ’96, PhD.


Prater, Jonathan--1999--Associate Professor (2005); Process Technology Program Coordinator, TVC/CRCD. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ’85, BS; Lesley College ’90, MEd.


Price, Channon P.--1987--Associate Professor of Physics (1993), CNSM. California Institute of Technology ’76, BS; University of California, Santa Barbara ’81, PhD.


Prince, Robert W.--2005--Assistant Professor of Journalism (2005), CLA. Calvin College ’99, BA; Michigan State University ’04, MA.


Pringle, Daniel J.--2005--Post Doctoral Fellow, ARSC. Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) ’05, PhD.


Prokein, Peter--1999--Data Manager (2006), INE. Volkshochschule Maerkisch Oderland ’97, AA.


Proshutinsky, Tatiana--1994--Research Associate (1994), IMS/SFOS. Leningrad Hydrometeorological Institute ’73, MS; ’81, PhD.


Pullar, Gordon L.--1992--Director, Department of Alaska Native and Rural Development ; Assistant Professor, Department of Alaska Native and Rural Development  (1996), DANRD/CRCD. Western Washington University ’73, BA; University of Washington ’83, MPA; The Union Institute, ’97, PhD.


Pursell, Timothy S.--2001--Assistant Professor of History (2002), CLA. Phillips University ’91, BA; Indiana University ’93, MA; Phillips University, ’01, PhD.