UA News June 17, 2022

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Update on the University Budget and CBA Negotiations

On June 16 President Pitney provided a brief update on UA's budget and the status of negotiations.

President Pitney with members of Northrim's Fairbanks team

Northrim Bank makes a major investment in UA's three universities

A major, long-time supporter of the University of Alaska system, Northrim Bank, has gifted $259,500 to fund UA initiatives that advance research about Alaska's economy and fiscal policy, expand business education and build entrepreneurship capacity. Northrim's donation also includes funding to five community campuses where Northrim employees live and work.

BOR members

Special BOR meeting June 28

The Board of Regents have scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday June 28 to approve the FY23 budget.

For Alaska Campaign update

For Alaska, the University of Alaska system's first comprehensive philanthropic campaign, is close to achieving its $200 million goal. We are grateful to each of the more than 18,000 donors who have propelled us forward with their generous contributions. The campaign officially ends in June 2024 making it likely that we will exceed our goal.

Human Resources News

New Employee Assistance Program provider beginning on July 1

The university will be switching Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers from Deer Oaks to ComPsych/Vivacity. Effective July 1, UA employees will need to contact ComPsych for any EAP needs from emotional support for mental health concerns, work-life solutions, to legal guidance, and financial resources.

Final Notice - Use your Leave

For employees who qualify for a Personal Holiday, it must be taken by June 18. Additionally, any unused annual leave in excess of 240 hours will be forfeited after June 30.

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Annual Performance Reviews Due By 6/30/22

Supervisors are responsible for ensuring evaluations are completed for their team members by the fiscal year end.

UA HR Expanding Brown Bag Sessions for Supervisors

Mark your calendar! The expanded sessions will launch on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning July 13

Coming Soon! New Interface for UA HR Requests

As we bid a fond farewell to Spoke, effective July 1, 2022 HR employees and customers will have a streamlined interface (Enterprise Service management or ESM) for submitting requests via UA HR's website.

UA HR Training Opportunities

The UA HR Training Calendar has an assortment of offerings. Register early to guarantee your place!

June Human Resources Updates

Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process.

IT News

Google sunsets Universal Analytics, will replace with Google Analytics 4

Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google's next-generation measurement solution, replaces Universal Analytics on July 1, 2023.

Training available on online safety

University of Alaska Office of Information Technology has a series of informational training videos to up your game when it comes to online security.

Personnel News

Dr. David Tallmon of UAS Receives Fulbright Award for 2022-2023

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is pleased to announce that Dr. David Tallmon, Professor of Biology, has received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for his work in "Population Genetics: Identifying the Genetic Basis of Pink Salmon Adaptation Using Population Genomics" for the 2022-2023 academic year.

New documentary film features ISER's prominent first director

Fischer arrived in Alaska in 1950 as a city planner. He immediately immersed himself in his community, and served the state in many capacities. In 1966, Fischer was recruited to be the Institute of Social, Economic and Government Research (ISEGR), now known as ISER and commonly referred to as "the institute of everything."

UAA sign in summer surrounded by flowers

UAA announces new vice chancellors for student affairs and administrative services

Familiar faces with years of experience at UAA will fill two key leadership positions as Chancellor Sean Parnell announces the newest additions to his cabinet following comprehensive search processes to fill the vice chancellor for student affairs and vice chancellor for administrative services positions.

Ryan Swartwood stands outside UAA athletic stadium

Swartwood named Athletic Director

The University of Alaska Anchorage announced that Ryan Swartwood has been named Athletic Director after serving as the Interim Athletic Director for the past seven months.

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