Announcements, news and events for Â鶹´«Ã½ System Office staff

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  • October 2019 SAA Meeting Highlights

    October 25, 2019

    The Statewide Administration Assembly (SAA) held a regular business meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17. Below are highlights from the meeting.

  • Winter closure will be Dec. 24-Jan. 1

    October 24, 2019

    The Â鶹´«Ã½ observes a winter closure period. This academic year's winter closure will be Dec. 24, 2019, through Jan. 1, 2020. Additional soft closure days may be observed Dec. 18-23, 2019, and Jan. 2-3, 2020.

  • Employee Assistance Program helps with legal and financial challenges

    October 24, 2019

    From locating child care facilities, to legal assistance, and financial challenges, Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is only a phone call away. The program's qualified professionals are here to help Â鶹´«Ã½ employees and their families at no cost. These services are completely confidential and can be easily accessed 24/7, offering around-the-clock assistance for all of life's challenges.

  • Live a happier, healthier life with help from Employee Assistance Program

    October 24, 2019

    When the stress of daily living gets you down the Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program's (EAP) qualified professionals are a lifeline to help you go from distress to peace and well being. This free service helps Â鶹´«Ã½ employees and their families live healthier and more balanced lives. These free services are completely confidential and can be easily accessed 24/7, offering you around-the-clock assistance for all of life's personal and professional challenges.

  • Wellness rebate is coming soon!

    October 24, 2019

    The FY20 wellness rebate is coming soon! For employees and spouses who completed the FY19 program by April 30, 2019, the wellness rebate will be paid out on the R23 paycheck, paid on November 8.

  • Live Zoom User Training Sessions for October and November

    October 24, 2019

    Danny Mariscal, the University's dedicated Zoom Customer Success Manager, will be providing live training sessions. You can join this training from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

  • Fidelity at Â鶹´«Ã½F/Butrovich Nov. 4-7

    October 23, 2019

    Dan Kline from Fidelity will be here at the Â鶹´«Ã½F campus November 4 through 7, with a day at Butrovich. To schedule an appointment, register online at getguidance.fidelity.com , or call 800-642-7131.

  • September Human Resources updates

    September 28, 2019

    Please remember that your primary point of contact within your department or unit is still the appropriate contact. Human Resources (HR) is looking forward to assisting you for items or issues you usually contact the main HR office. Please let us know how we can help.

  • Â鶹´«Ã½ stakeholder survey results announced

    September 27, 2019

    The Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Regents commissioned WayMark Analytics to conduct a statewide survey of key stakeholders in Alaska's higher education system. The public opinion survey results were reviewed during the September 12 Board of Regents meeting. An explanation of the survey results are posted on the New Â鶹´«Ã½ website.

  • Welcome new employees to the system office

    September 27, 2019

    As the Â鶹´«Ã½ works to restructure in order to provide cost-effective education and service to Alaska, we are likely to see many changes to the system office. First, let's welcome the new human resources and procurement employees who are joining us this month. Whether located in the Butrovich, or distributed throughout the system, it is a pleasure to be working with you! I hope you find Statewide to be a welcoming and supportive environment for your work.