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In Remembrance of Byron Mallott

May 12, 2020

Dear Â鶹´«Ã½ Community, I, along with so many of us in Alaska, am deeply saddened by the sudden death of former Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, a statesman, an elder, and a dear friend. When he died late last week he took with him the burning light of a man who loved his family, a man who served our state in so many remarkable ways, and a man who had a vision for equality and justice for Alaska's Native people and worked tirelessly to achieve it.

New federal Title IX guidelines released

May 07, 2020

Today the Department of Education released new federal Title IX guidelines that detail procedures universities must follow in cases of sexual harassment and assault on campuses. The rules become effective August 14, 2020. The federal rule changes are extensive, and the university has begun working to assess the new rules and will institute the necessary changes to our policies and procedures.

Outside Activities FAQs

May 05, 2020

All Â鶹´«Ã½ employees, full or part-time, are subject to the Executive Branch Ethics Act (Ethics Act) and its implementing regulations published by the Department of Law. Â鶹´«Ã½ Designated Ethics Supervisor Andy Harrington has drafted a set of Outside Activities FAQs which address many common questions that arise when determining whether outside employment is compatible with university service.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020

May 01, 2020

I write to you today with hope for and confidence in our future. While we know that COVID-19 impacts have altered our lives in more ways than we could have imagined, I want each of you to know that we are looking ahead and planning for how we move forward. The good news is that we are emerging from the depths of COVID-19 and are beginning to transition to fall semester. Our leaders are working on those plans, which will be ready to share with you soon.

Â鶹´«Ã½ budget update

May 01, 2020

Â鶹´«Ã½ President Jim Johnsen issued additional budget and financial management guidance to the three university chancellors asking that they work together to find inter-university collaborations to help reduce the budget.

Â鶹´«Ã½ celebrates graduates with online ceremonies, website

May 01, 2020

The Â鶹´«Ã½ has canceled in-person commencement ceremonies as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks and Â鶹´«Ã½ Southeast will host virtual commencement ceremonies.

Announcing FY21 leadership furloughs

April 29, 2020

After careful consideration and consulting with the chancellors, I have decided to implement a systemwide furlough in FY21 of all executive-level university employees in accordance with University Regulation R04.07.115.

Capitol Report for April 24

April 24, 2020

The Alaska Legislature has been in an extended recess since the end of March, and today is technically the 95th day of the session. Legislative leaders opted to leave session open in case additional pandemic response measures became necessary. Such an occasion has arisen and activity is beginning to pick back up within state government.

Â鶹´«Ã½ COVID-19 update

April 23, 2020

In this update: new requirement: emergency sick leave request form, CARES Act student aid, essential employees update, when to stay home and don't forget to #MaskUp.

Building community, contribution and care in the time of COVID

April 17, 2020

The Â鶹´«Ã½ has demonstrated resilience and resolve over many years and across many challenging issues. Alaskans support the university in helping our students, employing our graduates, providing generous contributions, and offering their time and expertise on advisory and governing boards. This partnership with our state is highlighted by how the university is giving back to help our communities and our state during the COVID-19 pandemic.