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Budget Agreement Message from President Jim Johnsen

August 13, 2019

Dear UA Colleagues, After a series of direct discussions with the governor over the last week, I wanted to share some important news with you. The university has reached an agreement with Gov. Dunleavy that supports a total budget reduction in state funds to the university of $70 million - about half of the $136 million originally proposed - but the agreement spreads that cut out over three years.

August 12 Video Message: continuing to advocate for state funding

August 12, 2019

Dear UA Community, In his Monday update, https://youtu.be/RoMXnNWkUbE, President Johnsen touches on the progress made on budget discussions with Gov. Dunleavy's office. President Johnsen has been talking with Gov. Dunleavy as he continues to advocate for the university's state funding.

Partisan Political Activities

August 08, 2019

While fall elections in odd-numbered years are generally pretty quiet, this year's political landscape includes the recent launch of a gubernatorial recall campaign, presenting an opportunity to remind ourselves of our responsibilities under the Executive Branch Ethics Act (EBEA).

Video update on budget and university structure

August 06, 2019

Dear UA Community, In this Monday video update, President Johnsen discusses the FY2020 capital budget, which restores Alaska Performance Scholarship, WWAMI and Alaska Education Grant funding, as well as capital funding for deferred maintenance, and support for the Alaska Earthquake Center. In addition, a supplemental operating budget, which restores $110 million in state funds, is being transmitted to the Governor this week. Johnsen met with Gov. Dunleavy and his new Chief of Staff Ben Stevens last Friday and continues to advocate for the university's state funding.

House passes Capital Budget, restores scholarship funding

August 02, 2019

After two previous attempts, the House passed important revisions to the FY20 Capital Budget on July 29. The legislation, Senate Bill 2002, was dubbed by lawmakers as "Capital Budget 2.0." It authorizes the use of the Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR), and reverses the fiscal year-end "sweep" of state designated funds, which left a number of critically important programs around the state unfunded. This required a ¾ super majority vote in both the House and Senate, and was an important compromise for this Legislature.

President Johnsen speaks at major business forum in Anchorage

August 02, 2019

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ President Jim Johnsen spoke to 1500 Anchorage business and community leaders about the contributions that the university makes to the state's economy through research and workforce development, and the critical need for Alaska to maintain a strong higher education system. His remarks were part of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Three-Year Outlook Luncheon.

Planned power outage will disrupt data services

August 02, 2019

On Saturday, Aug. 3, UAF Facilities Services will shut down power to the Butrovich Building and Data Center. As a result all UA data systems will be offline for up to 10 hours starting at 2 a.m.

Video message from President Johnsen

August 02, 2019

Dear UA Community - As university leadership takes the next steps in re-envisioning the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, there will be weekly updates and ongoing engagement opportunities. This video message from President Jim Johnsen begins that engagement.

Regents direct university administration to consolidate, seek single accreditation

July 31, 2019

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Board of Regents took a step today toward consolidation of the university system into one accredited ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. By a vote of 8-3, regents made their decision for providing the best way to serve Alaska's students in the face of a severe reduction in state funding.

FY2020 budget information resources

July 24, 2019

In these challenging times for the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, we are doing everything we can to provide updated information to you. Here is a list of resources to help you understand and follow the process as decisions and planning unfolds over the coming weeks.