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Governor's Proposed FY25 Budget Supports Strategic Investment in UA

Governor Dunleavy released his FY25 budget proposal on December 14. It partially funds key Board of Regents' budget priorities, including compensation, fixed cost increases, and progress toward UAF achieving Tier 1 research status.


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UPDATE: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Secures Agreement with Providence Medical Group Alaska

The University's health insurer, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield, has reached a new agreement with the affiliates of Providence Medical Group Alaska, the state's largest hospital.


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Compliance Chat #10: Device Security

Whether you're traveling for research, presenting at a conference, or collaborating face-to-face at meetings within the state, as university employees it is important that we make sure our devices and data are secure during our travels.

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Staff Alliance offers Spring 2024 Semester Fee Support

The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2024 Spring Semester, is for up to $250 per employee.


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Information on the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA)

Congress passed the LDA to promote transparency in federal lobbying as thousands of organizations seek to influence the decisions and actions of the federal government. The LDA does not just impact federal lobbying firms but essentially any organization that has dedicated lobbying efforts.


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Asking for the Gift of Education

Instead of traditional presents, consider asking for contributions to your loved one's Alaska 529 account as a unique way to invest in their future.

Human Resources News

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Employee Assistance Program Holiday Resources (EAP)

Make this season a bright and bountiful one by giving yourself the best present of all: peace of mind.


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Final Reminder: Upcoming Payroll Deadlines and UA Holiday Closures 2023

Supervisors and employees are reminded to review the following pre-hard closure R1 2024 timesheet deadlines. Please do not miss these deadlines!

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Notice to Eligible Employees for university's Voluntary 403 (b) program

The University of Alaska is federally required to provide eligible employees with a Universal Availability Notice on the university's Voluntary 403(b) Program and did so on December 5.


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Get All HR News via the news feeds for UA HR and Benefits

We invite you to read the new Benefits HR News Feeds for the latest information.

 

Leadership News

Kachemak Bay Campus Director Dr. Reid Brewer (left) presents valedictorian Elizabeth Rozeboom (right) with her Associate of Arts diploma during the 2023 KBC Commencement on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Homer, Alaska.
Campus Director Dr. Reid Brewer retires from Kenai Peninsula College's Kachemak Bay Campus

Dr. Reid Brewer will take up a NOAA position at Kasitsna Bay Lab. 

Kate Ripley Appointed Interim Director of Development

Previously, Ripley served as director of UAF Alumni Relations, and as UA Public Affairs director.

 

 

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