Community Campus Delivery Model
Introducing the Community Campus Delivery Model
In direct response to Bristol Bay community feedback and evolving needs, UAF is excited to expand its offerings by introducing a new course delivery model. This will allow Bristol Bay residents to request courses offered at any UA institution - UAF, UAA, or UAS - starting in the Spring 2027 semester.
Letter from UAF’s Bristol Bay Campus Director
August 27, 2026
It is my pleasure to welcome you to UAF’s Bristol Bay Campus.
I came to Dillingham in January, but rural Alaska has been home to me and my family for more than 30 years. My husband and I raised our children in Unalaska, and our children are of Aleut heritage. I understand both the strengths and challenges of living in rural Alaska, and I believe strongly in bringing education and training closer to the people who need it. It’s with this in mind that I’m excited to share changes coming to our campus that directly address your needs:
New opportunities coming Spring 2027
Thanks to your feedback, we’re expanding the number of and types of classes offered through our campus. Starting in January, for the Spring 2027 semester, we’ll be able to offer courses from UAF, UAA, or UAS for anyone in the Bristol Bay region.
Please share your feedback
While we won’t be able to bring every course to every community, they are all on the table—and that is where you come in. We need your feedback to help us understand what courses are most interesting to you. So far, we’ve heard interest in learning skills useful for living and working in our region (like Toyostove repair, welding and construction) as well as courses in Alaska Native knowledge systems (like tribal governance, traditional arts, skin sewing, and more) led by our Elders and culture bearers. Please tell us what you want to learn, what your community and employers need, and what you wish someone would bring to your community, through our .
What you can expect next
Once we determine which courses we’ll offer next semester, we’ll share more information about how to register for classes. Building upon the work of those who came before us, we are also re-establishing the Bristol Bay Campus Regional Advisory Committee, allowing regional organizations, employers, and partners to help guide our direction.
This is an exciting time for our campus. Please know my door is open, and so is this conversation. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our community, excited about where we are going, and hope you will help us shape what comes next.
With gratitude,
Alyssa McDonald
Director
UAF Bristol Bay Campus
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
UAF is expanding its educational footprint by introducing a vibrant new Community Campus Delivery Model (CCDM), set to launch in Spring 2027, giving Alaskans in Bristol Bay and throughout the Aleutian islands access to courses offered at UAF, UAA, or UAS.
UAF has heard from the community, including our Tribal partners, CDQ groups, local businesses, and more, about their evolving needs. We’ve heard requests for courses and programming aligns with current, local workforce needs.
The new delivery model allows BBC to be more flexible, bringing courses from across the UA system directly to Bristol Bay, and growing - not shrinking - its presence in the region and investment in the community.
No! The introduction of the new delivery model show UA is growing, not shrinking, its footprint in Bristol Bay.
Bristol Bay’s long-term success depends on active participation from the community alongside partners like UAF and BBAHC. Like any university, BBC must demonstrate its courses are relevant and needed for the populations it serves. As long as the Bristol Bay community continues to enroll, BBC can continue providing courses.
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