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Staff Alliance offers professional development support semester fee support for 2025

The professional development support is good for any activities occurring within FY25* and up to $500. The Spring 2025 class fee scholarship is for up to $250.


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Alaska 529 Awards $25,000 scholarship account to aspiring UAA nursing student

Alaska resident Matalyn Dart wins big through annual PFD contribution program.


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403(b) Universal Availability

Each year, the University is required to provide a Universal Availability notice detailing the voluntary tax-deferred annuity (TDA) program and Roth program. Read this article to learn more.


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Compliance Chat #17 - Accessibility

From classrooms to offices to common spaces, every part of our campus should be accessible and inviting to everyone. But how do we make that happen?


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President Pitney and campus leaders recognize 2025 UA Scholars

Students and parents joined faculty, staff, students, and fellow UA Scholars for evenings of celebrating achievements.

 

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UA, UNAC mutually agree to seek federal mediation

After TA'ing most articles, UA, UNAC mutually agree to seek federal mediation to facilitate productive contract negotiations.


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The UA Federal Funding Opportunities Guidebook is now available

This document is a consolidated guide of competitive federal funding and grant opportunities from more than 20 federal agencies.


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New parcels available for sale through UA Land Management

This week UA Land Management released multiple parcels in Prince William Sound for competitive sale.


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Livestream of February Regents' Meeting Won't Be Available

The meeting will still be recorded and made available afterward, but space and technical restrictions mean a quality livestream won't be available.


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Arctic Leadership Initiative Spring 2025 student cohort applications open

UA is searching for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in an Arctic Leadership Initiative student cohort. The deadline to apply is January 6, 2025.

 

Human Resources News

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Remote work regulation change notification

The workplace landscape continues to transform, with a combination of in-person, remote, and hybrid work models.


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Workshop: Counseling & Therapy, Demystified Jan.23

There are many myths about counseling and psychotherapy that ultimately prevent people from seeking the help that they need.


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State of Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) outage

The State of Alaska's Department of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) is currently experiencing an outage with myRnB.

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December benefit news

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


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December spotlight: conflict resolution

This month, we spotlight a collection on conflict resolution training.


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The winter holiday is almost here!

Review the memo sent from UA HR in September which outlines the holiday closures in December.


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Verify your profile is up to date for UA Alerts

At your earliest convenience, please confirm UA Online personal information.

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Reminder: winter closure & timesheet submission

Please take proactive steps to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for the R01 pay period (12/15/24 - 12/28/24).


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UA HR provides updated Federal Labor Laws posters

UA HR Provides Updated Federal Labor Laws posters.


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Did You Know? W-4 adjustments could save you money in 2025

Ensure your federal tax withholdings are accurate for the upcoming tax year.

IT News

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Strengthening Security: New Passphrase Standards Coming in January

Starting in January, ELMO will require a new minimum password length of 16 characters.

Personnel News

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Nominations Open for University of Alaska Foundation Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

Any student, faculty, alumni, staff or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to further the university's mission of inspiring learning, and advancing and disseminating knowledge through teaching, research, and public service is eligible. The prize includes a $20,000 award.

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University of Alaska President Pitney selects Dr. Brian Smentkowski to serve as next vice president and chief academic officer

The VP/CAO serves as a member of the UA president's executive team, providing academic leadership and strategic guidance to the President, Board of Regents, and UA system. His first day will be Monday, February 3, 2025.

 

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