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Friday Focus: We have the expertise
September 29, 2023
At the beginning of each new semester, I often introduce myself and explain the role of the chancellor to new students, faculty, and staff who recently joined UAF. At these events, I share that a large part of my job is working with all of our administrators, faculty, staff and students to do everything we can to execute our mission and live our vision: excellence through transformative experiences. Having such an inspiring purpose is one of the reasons I am so passionate about UAF. Across the spectrum of people I meet, I am often surprised how many aren't aware of how special UAF is. For instance, did you know we are currently in the top 7% of universities in the nation for research? UAF is a distinct university with strengths and expertise that should have UAF faculty, staff and students walking tall. No one at UAF should think that "outside" is where the expertise is. It is here!
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September 29, 2023
We are excited to bring Major Mania back Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-level lounge. We hope to have a representative from each major offered at UAF and CTC present for this event. The deadline to sign up is listed as Friday, Sept. 29, but we can accommodate late entries through the following week.
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Mid-Cycle Accreditation event Oct. 2-3
September 29, 2023
The Mid-Cycle Accreditation Site Visit is just around the corner, and we want you to be part of this crucial moment in our accreditation cycle. Get involved by visiting the accreditation page to access the Mid-Cycle Self-Evaluation Report, event details and more, and share this announcement with your peers, colleagues, and friends.
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Coming soon: Major Mania (sign up by Sept. 29)
September 27, 2023
Major Mania is scheduled for Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center multi-level lounge. There will be snacks, music, giveaways, and more while students learn about all of the majors offered at UAF and CTC.
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Register for 3rd UA Student Success Convening
September 25, 2023
Staff, faculty, instructors, and administrators are invited to register today for the upcoming UA Student Success Convening.
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Hibernation science workshop draws participants from around the globe
September 25, 2023
The Center for Transformative Research in Metabolism recently hosted its first large-scale workshop in hibernation science.
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Staff Council nominations extended until Sept. 29
September 25, 2023
This week marks the final week of nominations for the Staff Council as the nomination period has been extended to Sept. 29.
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Friday Focus: Forging ahead into a new academic year
September 22, 2023
September in Fairbanks holds a special place in my heart. It marks the season of harvest, a time when many of us reap the rewards of our summer and prepare for the winter ahead. Evenings and weekends are filled with last-minute house projects, stacking wood and pulling out our extension cords and winter gear. Personally, I take pride in my tiny garden, which has been flourishing, and I've recently added some baby chickens to my growing homestead. Another reason I look forward to this time of year is the return of our students to UAF, whether they are coming back for another year or setting foot on our campus for the very first time.
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Fall 2023 Career Fair information sessions
September 22, 2023
Career Services will be hosting its Fall Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 12, and would like to speak with students during class time about the importance of the upcoming fair. Faculty and instructors can book an in-person or virtual Fall Career Fair info session between Sept. 5 and Oct. 6.
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Staff Alliance offers professional development support
September 22, 2023
Staff Alliance is once again offering support for staff for activities that directly support their professional development in FY24. Examples include but are not limited to, professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person training, and webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)
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Chief diversity faculty fellow - extended
September 18, 2023
In late July, UAF announced that the Department of Equity and Compliance and the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities would join under one umbrella as the new Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability. With the reorganization and recruitment of a new ORCA executive director, the responsibility of the chief diversity officer was removed from the director role and re-established in FY24 as a faculty fellow position. This position will work closely with the newly established ORCA office, along with stakeholders across the university.
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September 15, 2023
You can craft your will for free through FreeWill, a service provided by the University of Alaska Foundation. If you've been putting off making a will because of a busy schedule or uncertainty about the process, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has upcoming sessions to easily walk you through the process.
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UA Disability Services staff, faculty support webinar series
September 15, 2023
From September 2023 through April 2024, Disability Services offices across the state will be offering free monthly virtual training sessions covering a variety of essential DS topics. Click on the links below to register for the first three sessions. Additional 'All Access' series details will be announced in the months to come.
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Friday Focus: Celebrating abundance of fall enrollment
September 15, 2023
Autumn graces the Interior with its season of plenty. Countless freezers brim with moose, caribou, salmon, and berries, while woodsheds bear testament to our careful preparations for the months ahead. With the onset of cooler days, our UAF community becomes a source of warmth and vitality, abuzz with activity and fresh starts. This abundance comes as a relief and brings a feeling of satisfaction that all the hard work of the past year has been successful. At Tuesday's Convocation, Chancellor White shared the great news that UAF welcomed about 2,500 new first-year students this fall. This is 650 more than last year. This is amazing, especially given the local and national headwinds on higher education enrollments. Let's take a closer look at the numbers.
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September 11, 2023
Staff on TAP is a new event organized by the UAF Pub, exclusively tailored for the professional staff and faculty members.
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September 11, 2023
UAF writers are invited to join a Month of Writing, with writing sessions every Friday and a community of supportive, writing colleagues.
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September 11, 2023
Canvas now features Ally, an accessibility checking tool available in all courses, ensuring equitable learning experiences for all students and fostering an inclusive educational environment.
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Assessing future of Alaskan berries in changing climate
September 11, 2023
Alaska Berry Futures, in collaboration with the Alaska Climate Adaption Center, has released the report "Cloudberry in a Changing Climate: Threats and Opportunities." The report is the first of six in a series that assess major berry groups important to rural and urban Alaskan communities. Forthcoming reports in the “Berries in Alaska’s Changing Environment” series include bog blueberries and lowbush cranberries, among others.
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WeVideo and PlayPosit multimedia training sessions
September 11, 2023
Discover the power of multimedia instruction with the Center for Teaching and Learning's series on WeVideo and PlayPosit. WeVideo is a cloud-based video editing software, and PlayPosit transforms videos into interactive learning experiences.
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Friday Focus: Program Review and Accreditation
September 08, 2023
As the newly minted vice provost and accreditation liaison officer, I wanted to first welcome everyone back to the new academic year. Fall has always been my favorite time of year, and a large reason for that is the excitement that comes with the start of the new school year. Fall is also a time for reflection as we forge ahead into a new academic year. This fall semester should be a particularly exciting time for reflection because we will (1) implement the second year of our revamped academic program review process and (2) host a peer-evaluation team from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities for our Mid-Cycle (year 3) Accreditation Evaluation site visit. Since I will be overseeing both endeavors, I wanted to highlight them for your awareness and because many of you will be involved in these processes.
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Faculty fellows sought for Assessment and Accreditation
September 08, 2023
The Office of the Provost is searching for one faculty fellow to work on all areas of accreditation and assessment. The faculty fellows will work with the Office of Accreditation and Assessment and provide support to faculty and academic programs.
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September 06, 2023
If you are open to or seeking undergraduate students to join your established project, please let us know! URSA would like to provide a campus-wide listing of opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research and/or creative projects with UAF faculty and graduate students.
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Friday Focus: Welcome, near and far
September 01, 2023
Welcome! Not only to the first week of classes but to UAF locations across the state. I'm writing from Juneau, Alaska, after attending this week's Board of Regents meetings at the University of Alaska Southeast. It is nice to acknowledge the feeling of welcome extends to all UA campuses, not just UAF.
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College Savings Month sweepstakes
September 01, 2023
Alaska 529 is excited to offer Alaskans the "What Can a 529 Do For You?" national sweepstakes through the College Savings Plan Network! September is College Savings Month, and CSPN is giving away almost $5,000 in contributions to 529 accounts to celebrate.
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August 30, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is seeking members for the 2023-2024 URSA application review panel (first review opportunities start Sept. 13). Faculty members from all UAF campuses and disciplines are invited to participate.
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