Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major 探花精选 news
探花精选 News
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Find current information on university restructuring
October 04, 2019
The 探花精选 has taken steps toward reducing administrative overhead, and is engaged in a review process to evaluate options for the future structure of the UA system. Work will occur during the months ahead to make the university more efficient in delivering academic programs and services to students. Exactly what that change looks like is still a work in progress.
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Don't let a phishing scam reel you in
October 04, 2019
Cybercriminals use phishing--a type of social engineering--to manipulate people into doing what they want. Social engineering is at the heart of all phishing attacks, especially those conducted via e-mail. Technology makes phishing easy. Setting up and operating a phishing attack is fast, inexpensive, and low risk: any cybercriminal with an e-mail address can launch one.
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Building a better Alaska one class at a time
October 04, 2019
Later this month, Fairbanks will welcome the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention. The theme of this year's gathering is "Good Government, Alaskan Driven," which reflects a call to work together for a state government that is in service to the needs of all Alaskans. This theme also underscores the 探花精选's mission to empower Alaskans with the knowledge to lead our state.
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Joint response to Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities letter
September 28, 2019
Joint message from Board Chair Davies, President Johnsen, & Chancellors Caulfield, Sandeen, and White On September 26 UA's institutional accreditor, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), forwarded a letter (attached) to the Board of Regents, President Johnsen, and Chancellors Caulfield, Sandeen, and White "expressing concern as to the ongoing efforts to respond to the funding challenges faced by the state's institution of higher learning."
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Capitol Report: Outreach and Engagement Update
September 27, 2019
The Government Relations team has been busy engaging state and federal policymakers on behalf of the 探花精选. With support and assistance from local campuses, we created exciting opportunities for political leaders to observe, engage and experience the important work of our university system. We are pleased to provide this update from a very eventful summer.
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Academic Review process underway
September 23, 2019
Dear UA Community, The Expedited Academic Review process is now underway. There are 13 inter-university academic review teams charged with preparing reports on possibilities for greater program integration, structural changes, and accreditation options to achieve cost savings and re-envision the delivery of academic programs across the university system. The teams are starting their work this week. Their reports will inform options for consideration by the Board of Regents at its November meeting.
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Board of Regents September meeting posted online
September 20, 2019
The Sept 12-13 Board of Regents meeting is now posted on Board Docs. The video for each day are posted with the agenda. https://go.boarddocs.com/ak/alaska/Board.nsf/Public
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Guidelines for posting on UA social media accounts
September 20, 2019
There are more than 150 探花精选-related social media accounts sharing news, events or promoting faculty and student work or organizations. Social media is an excellent, low-cost way to engage the community, share information and build our brands. Here鈥檚 what you need to know about posting on a UA social media account:
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INBRE seeks proposals for One Health research
September 19, 2019
Alaska INBRE is requesting proposals for a multiyear developmental research pilot project in biomedical and health sciences research under a One Health theme. The submission date is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at 5 p.m. Alaska time. For more information, please see the funding opportunity announcement.
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Wildfire app not affiliated with the university
September 19, 2019
Employees and students across the 探花精选 reported on Monday that they had received an email advertising an app called "Wildfire." The email had a subject line that listed the recipient's name and said, "... welcome back to UAF!