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UAA students in the 2023 Arctic Summer Internship Program in Utqiaġvik support and gain hands-on learning experience from researchers studying the Arctic.

UAA receives $46M from Department of Homeland Security to lead Arctic homeland security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) anticipates funding the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) $46 million over the next ten years to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and partners for the newly established Arctic Domain Awareness Center (ADAC)-ARCTIC Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security in the Arctic.


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Empowering Ethical Reporting: Navigating Concerns at the University of Alaska

UA actively promotes reporting, and offers an alternative resource--the UA Confidential Hotline (or call toll-free 855-251-5719), the university's online reporting tool. It serves as a confidential platform for raising concerns related to risks that could impact UA's financial health, safety, or reputation.

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Staff Make Students Count nominations

Do you know someone who makes a world of difference for UA students? Every year, Staff Alliance members partner with UAA, UAF, UAS, and System Office staff councils to honor staff who go above and beyond to support students in the university system. We need your help to learn who and how these hidden gems “Make Students Count.”


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The Employee Experience Survey

Earlier this week, university leadership shared the initial results of the Employee Engagement Survey that HR conducted last fall on behalf of the entire UA System. Thank you to the more than 2,300 employees who participated; we hope to see participation increase even more in future surveys.


Human Resources News

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Open Enrollment - Mark your calendars

Open Enrollment will run from April 15 to May 3, 2024.


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UA Employee Experience Survey Results are Published

The HR team is pleased to announce the winners of the prize drawings! To access survey results, users can log in using their UA credentials.

 

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UA Benefit Notices for February

The Benefits team has issued notices for February 2024.


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Meet the HR Customer Service team in Fairbanks

HR Customer Service has offices in both Fairbanks and Anchorage to serve employees.


Leadership News

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UA Foundation Board Member Ella Goss Drops Puck at Seawolves Hockey Game

The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors and guests enjoyed an exciting night of Men's Ice Hockey on Saturday evening as the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves beat the Alaska Nanooks Hockey 4-2.

Photo From left to right: Foundation Director Jason Gootee, Foundation President Tod Burnett, Foundation Director Ella Goss, Foundation staff member Matt Paskin, Foundation Board Chair Meg Nordale, Foundation Board Vice Chair Jen Schrage, and Foundation Director Brian Holst.
UA Foundation Board and Staff Attend Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Conference

The AGB is the premier organization focused on empowering college, university, and foundation boards to govern with knowledge and confidence.