Advisory groups

Chancellors Advisory Committee on Native Education

Mission statement

The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Native Education (CACNE) shall serve as an advocacy group for the Alaska Native body at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The committee shall provide guidance and advice to the Chancellor on Native issues and in the planning, monitoring and improvement of educational opportunities at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for Alaska Native students. The body will meet on a regular basis throughout the school year to discuss and make recommendations on issues and problems that affect Alaska Native education.

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Officers:

Brianna Pauling, Chair (2025 - 2027)
RAHI Program Manager
University of Alaska Fairbanks
bpaulin1@alaska.edu

 

CACNE Meeting Dates for the 2026-2027 Academic Year:
August 12, 2026
September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 11, 2026
December 9, 2026
January 13, 2027
February 10, 2027
March 10, 2027
April 14, 2027

 

CACNE Public Comment Form

CACNE welcomes comments, questions, and feedback related to Alaska Native education at UAF. This form provides an opportunity for students, employees, and community members to share input with CACNE, especially if they are unable to attend a meeting. Comments may be reviewed by the committee and shared during CACNE meetings as part of public comment. 

CACNE Public Comment Form

For meeting schedule information, please connect with Janejira Smith at jpsmith14@alaska.edu.