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UA BOR announces increased UA Scholars Award and enhanced flexibility

During its May 24th Board of Regents meeting, the board approved an increase to the award amount for the prestigious UA Scholars Award to $15,000.


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$1,529 scholarship account awarded to creative 529 day entry

May 29th, also known as 529 Day, was filled with excitement and creativity!


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New pages and navigation options in UAOnline this June

Throughout 2024 and 2025, UAOnline will be updated with a new look and feel. Among the first changes that users will notice starting in late June will be to the main menu and site navigation, as well as the addition of some new pages, including the new My Profile dashboard.


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Introducing "my profile" and improvements to personal information management in UAOnline

The My Profile page will be accessible from the main menu either from the tabs at the top of the page or the menu links. It contains links to personal information and direct deposit management pages.

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University of Alaska Regents approve FY25 budget distributions, make significant investments in system's future at May board meeting

The UA Board of Regents praised the passage of key legislative priorities, made significant investments in the university's future, and honored staff excellence at its May 22-23 Board Meeting in Anchorage.


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Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act memo

All University employees are responsible for complying with the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.


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UA Title IX policy is being updated to meet new federal standards

The new regulations will go into effect on August 1, 2024, and apply to complaints of sex discrimination regarding alleged conduct that occurs on or after that date.

Human Resources News

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Courtesy annual leave & personal holiday reminders

HR Services sending final courtesy notices to employees who risk forfeiture of annual leave or personal holiday hours.


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June TIAA webinars

Join TIAA's live webinars during the month of June. These TIAA trainings are open to any employee - not just TIAA members.


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Family and medical leave updates

There will be changes to new family and medical leave claims and reporting intermittent hours beginning on July 1, 2024.


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June training spotlight: team-building & collaboration

Take control of your professional development to maximizes your potential in the workplace.

 

Talent Acquisition and Development invites you to a training workshop with ComPsych
Mental fitness for optimal brain power workshop

Talent Acquisition and Development invites you to a training workshop with ComPsych.


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Important reminders for fiscal year end & beginning

Please be sure to review the FY24 Key Dates and Deadlines.


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June benefit news

All benefit eligible employees are encouraged to stay up to date on valuable information from the benefits team.


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Now available - performance evaluation training recording

If training is needed for your performance evaluation, a recording is available.


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UA staff performance reviews due June 30th

This is the final reminder that 2024 staff performance reviews are due by June 30th.

It is UA's goal that 100% of staff members receive an annual performance review. If you have already completed your review, thank you for your submission.

IT News

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Phish of the month: May

A "free piano" scam is a pervasive phishing lure and continues to make the rounds at University of Alaska; here is a notable example from last August.

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Listening Sessions: UA software request process

We would like to thank those who participated in our first listening session regarding the UA Software Request Process, which was held on May 28th, We invite you to join us in our upcoming sessions in June.

Personnel News

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CHRO Memry Dahl, UA Foundation's Tlisa Northcutt recognized as top women leaders in Alaska

UA Chief Human Resources Officer Memry Dahl and UA Foundation Chief Donor Relations Officer Tlisa Northcutt have been recognized by the Women We Admire publication as "Top 50 Women Leaders of Alaska for 2024."

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2024 Staff Make Students Count winners honored

At the May 23 Board of Regents meeting, President Pitney recognized the winners of this year's "Staff Makes Student Count Awards," which celebrate staff from each university and the System Office who have made a difference in students' lives.