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 A systemwide response to extreme snowfall in JuneauJuneau received about 97 inches of snow between early December and mid-January, creating challenging conditions across Southeast Alaska. As snow loads increased, additional support arrived from across the UA system.  Alaska Safety Alliance training scholarship supports career educationAlaska Safety Alliance is offering training scholarships for Alaska residents pursuing workforce education in industries critical to the state’s economy, with applications due by April 30, 2026.  Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act: reporting reminder for UA employeesUA faculty and staff who engaged in federal lobbying must report activities and expenses under the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act by Friday, Jan. 26.  Nominations open for 2026 Staff Make Student Count AwardsKnow a staff member who has gone above and beyond for students? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Staff Make Students Count Awards. Deadline to submit is March 20, 2026. |
 Dates set for CAUSE union representation electionVoting will be open from 9:00 AM on March 18 to 4:00 PM on March 31, 2026. Employees who are eligible to vote will receive emailed instructions from the voting platform, Intelivote, to vote online or by phone.  Expense report submission changes for student travelersBased on stakeholder feedback, UA is implementing an enhancement to our expense process: allowing delegates to submit expense reports on behalf of students when appropriate.  New planetarium at UAF set to open in spring 2026A new planetarium at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is expected to open to the public in spring 2026, expanding science education and outreach opportunities in Interior Alaska.  UA Disability Services "All Access" training session videos availableUA Disability Services will return with new "All Access, All the Time" staff and faculty support series programming in fall 2026. In the meantime, several popular training session recordings are now available for faculty and staff. |
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IT News
 Online labor redistributions coming soonWe are happy to announce that online Labor Redistributions through UAOnline will be coming soon. Here is a sneak peek. |
 Zoom Hub coming soonZoom Hub - an interface to simplify access to and management of your Zoom assets - is being included and enabled by default on the Zoom Workplace app for all new and existing Zoom accounts. |
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Human Resources News
 Payroll alert: R02 personal holiday leave and faculty time off balancesHRIS is working to fix PHL and FTO balances which were inadvertently reset during the R02 payroll processing.  January benefits newsAll benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to stay up to date on valuable information from the benefits team.  Psychological pressures of middle managementThis training will discuss keys to navigating the psychological pressure of leading from the middle by considering the importance of influence, roles, and expectations.
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 Self-care tips for managers (Mar. 12)This training offers tools to help managers cope with stress and thrive in their organizations.  Oh, the weather outside is frightful!Employees should follow their university's specific procedures for weather-related closures or delays. |
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Personnel News
 President Pitney appoints interim chief human resources officer Nickole Conley to permanent roleConley has served as interim since July, and brings nearly two decades of experience at UA in HR, finance, and strategic planning to the role.  UA Foundation announces board leadership updates and new membersThe University of Alaska Foundation announced several updates to its Board of Directors following its December meeting in Anchorage, including new leadership roles, newly elected members, and recognition of departing directors. |
 McDonald appointed interim director of UAF Bristol Bay CampusMcDonald, who currently serves as a precollege and dual-credit advisor for the Bristol Bay Campus in Unalaska, will lead the campus until a permanent director is seated in the summer of 2026.  Kevin Alexander named dean of UAF Community and Technical CollegeA lifelong Alaskan, Alexander has been a dedicated member of the UAF CTC community for more than 21 years, most recently serving as the college's interim dean.
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