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Internal Audit Updates

October 02, 2020

Updates from the Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services

New Legislation Would Provide Greater Fiscal Stability for the Â鶹´«Ã½

September 30, 2020

U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, last week introduced new legislation, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Fiscal Foundation Act, in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The legislation is supported by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, also R-Alaska, and would resolve the Â鶹´«Ã½'s (University) unfulfilled land grant to help it generate revenues that support its students and operations.

President Pitney met with media to discuss budget, vision and impacts of COVID-19

September 18, 2020

Members of the media were invited to a press conference with Interim President Pat Pitney on Tuesday Sept. 15, the first since taking helm of the university system in August.

Â鶹´«Ã½F to host federal Arctic Energy Office

September 17, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the reestablishment of its Arctic Energy Office, which will be headquartered at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks.

Partisan Political Activities

September 16, 2020

By law (Alaska Statute 39.52.120(b)(6), part of the Executive Branch Ethics Act (EBEA)), Â鶹´«Ã½ employees may not use, or permit the use of, Â鶹´«Ã½ email or other Â鶹´«Ã½ property or resources for partisan political purposes.

Students in off-campus academic or research related activities

September 16, 2020

The Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) is committed to a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which educational programs, internships, practicums, employment, research activities, conference and meeting participation, study abroad programs and other off-campus academic or research related activities are free of sexual or gender-based discrimination.

Regents approve discontinuation of four Â鶹´«Ã½A athletics teams, address budget challenges

September 16, 2020

The athletics decision was a component of the discussion on the university's budget challenges. The university is planning for a $257 million FY22 state operating budget, a reduction of $20 million from FY21.

Pitney's first month featured outreach and engagement with the community

September 04, 2020

Eager to meet with as many people as possible, Interim Â鶹´«Ã½ President Pat Pitney made good use of her schedule during her first month on the job. Her efforts are part of a comprehensive 90-day plan to engage with the university and Alaska community, increase visibility and build relationships.

Title IX training now available

September 03, 2020

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Title IX online training is now available. Employees must complete the training by Sept. 30, students by Oct. 31.

New COVID-19 training available on Blackboard

September 03, 2020

Students and employees now have access to a new COVID-19 training course. The training takes about an hour to complete and includes information about COVID-19, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself and your community.