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Find current information on university restructuring

September 27, 2019

The Â鶹´«Ã½ has taken steps toward reducing administrative overhead, and is engaged in a review process to evaluate options for the future structure of the Â鶹´«Ã½ system. Work will occur during r 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.

Welcome to Spoke! - New HR Tool for Â鶹´«Ã½

September 27, 2019

At the Â鶹´«Ã½, we value using new, innovative tools that enable each and every one of us to work better together. This is why the Office of Human Resources is excited to launch Spoke, a simpler, smarter way to manage human resources requests. Spoke is an additional way for university employees to contact human resources. With Spoke, employees can easily access answers to HR questions and request assistance with HR services.

Board of Regents September meeting video posted online

September 27, 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

September 2019 SAA Meeting Highlights

September 27, 2019

The Statewide Administration Assembly held a regular business meeting on Thursday, September 19. Below are highlights from the meeting.

Introducing Â鶹´«Ã½'s New Wellness Program for FY20

September 27, 2019

Â鶹´«Ã½'s new wellness program is here! You'll find a lot of things that look the same, and some things are a little different. You can now connect your Apple or Google (Android) device for activity tracking through the health kit on those devices. You still need to take a health risk assessment and have a biometric screening but now we call those "point" activities instead of credits. This means you need 7 points instead of 5 on the old plan, but it's all the same activities. And for those who like to collect points, we're offering a special raffle later on for those who earn up to 12 points!

EAP recorded sessions for faculty and staff

September 27, 2019

Â鶹´«Ã½ Faculty & Staff, During this critical time for the university, Deer Oaks Employee Assistance hosted a series of trainings both onsite and via webinar to provide tools and guidance on how to deal with all of the upcoming changes in a healthy manner. It is essential that we are armed with self-awareness and personal strategies to maintain positive emotional wellness and optimal mental health.

Title IX Training Deadline Reminder

September 27, 2019

The Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to a safe campus environment where our students, staff and faculty can learn, work and live. This is your reminder that your Title IX required training is due to be completed by Monday, September 30. The Title IX Sex and Gender Based Discrimination training is conveniently provided for you via MyÂ鶹´«Ã½.

Guidelines for posting on Â鶹´«Ã½ social media accounts

September 27, 2019

There are more than 150 Â鶹´«Ã½-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.

Celebrate College Savings Month by investing in future education

September 27, 2019

When I worked for Denali State Bank, I was inspired by a conversation with a coworker who paid for her entire college education with a Â鶹´«Ã½ College Savings Plan account. She told me that when she was growing up, she envied her friends who spent their Permanent Fund Dividend and cash gifts from family and friends. Her parents insisted that 90 percent of that money be invested in her 529 College Savings Plan account.

Procurement and Contract Services update

August 31, 2019