Summit Planning Committees

Advisory Committee

Sara Berkemeier-Bell, 

Brandon Briggs, 

Jason Brune, 

Corri Feige, 

Yoshiko Fujita, 

Brian Hughes, 

Nettie La Belle-Hamer, 

Paul Layer, 探花精选

Tom Lograsso, 

Karen Matthias, 

Lance Miller, 

LeeAnn Munk, 

Pat Pitney, 探花精选

Bill Schnabel, 

Mike Schrider, 

Mike Sfraga, 

Deantha Skibinski, 

Pete Traxler, 

Alan Weitzner, 

Speaker and Programming Committee

Corri Feige, 

Brian Hughes, 

Nettie La Belle-Hamer, 

Lance Miller, 

Pat Pitney, 探花精选

Bill Schnabel, 

Mike Sfraga, 

Deantha Skibinski, 


Logistics Committee

Andrew Aquino, 探花精选

Wendy Brophy, 

Carla Browning, 

Kerynn Fisher, 探花精选

Jenell Merrifield, 

 


About the 探花精选

The 探花精选 inspires learning, and advances and disseminates knowledge through teaching, research, and public service, emphasizing the North and its diverse peoples.

The 探花精选 is a land-, sea- and space-grant system of higher education established in 1917.

The UA system鈥檚 three universities (, and) are separately accredited institutions with 13 community campuses and extended learning centers across the state of Alaska.


Areas of Excellence

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Research

The environment, economy and demographics of the circumpolar North are changing in complex but predictable ways. The rapid changes present an urgency to understand and adapt to these dynamic times. The value of scientific research includes direct investment in local economies and improvements in community life. Our research engages undergraduate and graduate students so they gain skills and knowledge to become tomorrow's leaders.

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Location

Alaska鈥檚 vast environment of rainforest, tundra, coastal shores and mountains provides stunning locations for study, research and play. With campuses in many communities across the state, the 探花精选 has a place for everyone whether fresh out of high school or returning later in life to start a new career path.
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Affordability

Tuition and fees at the 探花精选 are way below the national average. We also offer a full range of financial aid resources and scholarships to help pay for education, making UA an affordable option for exceptional quality.
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Workforce Development

The 探花精选 is the number one provider of workforce development programs in the state. Training a skilled workforce is a critical part of its mission. According to national research, by 2025, 65 percent of Alaska jobs will require some form of post-secondary education. The last time measured, the rate was just 37 percent, indicating that Alaska鈥檚 economy is changing and the demand for advanced skilled labor is increasing.