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Empower Alaska Incentive Pilot Program Coming Next Year

Get ready to be empowered! After the first of the year, you will be able to nominate a peer, a team, yourself or any employee in good standing to be recognized for empowering Alaska through their work at UA - and receive monetary awards!


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Staff Alliance Professional Development support upcoming deadlines

Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY25. February 7th is the next deadline for Professional Development and January 24 is the next deadline for Tuition Support.


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Dashing into 2025: Don't miss your $250 Incentive Payment!

As 2024 comes to a close, Alaska 529 encourages you to secure the Dash to Save(TM) and Dash to Save More(TM) incentives!

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Governor's FY26 Budget Proposal Released

Governor Dunleavy's FY26 budget proposal partially funds key Board of Regents' priorities, such as compensation and fixed cost increases, and reinforces the state's commitment to UA. It also makes clear that in the state's current fiscal environment, all budget requests will be closely scrutinized.


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Angus Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant Applications Due by January 17, 2025

Scientists within the University of Alaska System (UAF, UAA, UAS), including graduate students and faculty members, are invited to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant (Gavin Grant).


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Livestream of February Regents' Meeting Won't Be Available

Livestreaming of the February 20-21, 2025, Board of Regents Meeting at the Kenai River Campus (KRC) will not 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.

 

Human Resources News

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New Remote Work Agreement form released

A new Remote Work Agreement form that aligns with the Regulation changes is now available. All employees with a previous remote work agreement on file must complete the new form by January 31, 2025


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Now Hiring: Are you a good fit for our labor and employee relations team?

Join the UA HR team! Are you a good fit for our labor and employee relations positions?


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Webinar: Managing Holiday Stress (On Demand)

The approaching holiday season brings many expectations. Often this makes us feel like we are being pulled in a hundred different directions.


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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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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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Workshop: Civility in the Workplace (Jan. 9th)

When employees are exposed to incivility in the workplace, they experience diminished self-control, which in turn creates increased incivility toward co-workers. 


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UA HR welcomes Kim Washburn to the team!

Kim Washburn, SHRM-CP, joined the UA HR team as a Business Partner for UAF and the System Office on December 2, 2024. In her new role, Kim will collaborate with leadership at both MAUs.


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Did You Know? Early Hiring Paperwork Sets New Employees Up for Succes

The University of Alaska's Personnel Team ensures new employees hit the ground running from day one. Submitting new hire job forms and hiring paperwork early is key to timely onboarding, account setup, and payroll readiness.

IT News

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Software Procurement Process Update

We are excited to announce the launch of our new web page dedicated to providing clarity and guidance on the Software Procurement Review process.

Personnel News

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President Pitney announces Wayne Mowery as UA System's next General Counsel

Wayne Mowery was appointed Interim General Counsel after the departure of Matthew Cooper. Mowery joined the General Counsel's Office in November 2020 as an associate general counsel.


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Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center (UAS) researcher John Harley receives grant from NIH, NSF

ACRC researcher John Harley and the Sitka Tribe of Alaska have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how changing climate conditions may impact the safety of subsistence shellfish harvesting in coastal Alaska.

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Colin McGill named UAA's Vice Provost for Faculty Success

UAA is pleased to announce Colin McGill as the new vice provost of faculty success following a national search. A faculty member since 2011, McGill most recently served as interim vice provost for faculty success beginning in January 2024.


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Sue Luke retires from UAF after 37 years of service

This month, the UAF Staff Council Rural Affairs Committee, in collaboration with Northwest Campus and the College of Indigenous Studies, would like to honor Sue Luke, a remarkable and dedicated staff member who has retired after an impressive 37 years at Northwest Campus.

 

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