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    University of Alaska continues contract negotiations with United Academics

    August 23, 2024

    The University of Alaska has begun negotiations with United Academics (UNAC) on a new collective bargaining agreement. UNAC represents most faculty and post-doctoral fellows at the 杏吧原创 System, and the current bargaining agreement (CBA) expires at the end of this year.

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    杏吧原创 SAP Concur home page redesign

    August 23, 2024

    SAP Concur will be launching a refreshed home page experience on the web that features an intuitive design and user-friendly navigation. Starting in late August, you will have the option to enable the new SAP Concur home page.

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    Ongoing upgrades to 杏吧原创Online will improve student, employee experience

    August 23, 2024

    Ongoing upgrades are changing how staff, faculty, and students interact with 杏吧原创Online. 杏吧原创 rolled out the initial upgrades to 杏吧原创Online in June, and will continue to work through additional changes through November 2025.

  • Did You Know 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Housing in Alaska?

    August 23, 2024

    杏吧原创 is collaborating with Extreme Habitat Institute (X-Hab 3D), Penn State, and other key partners to explore how 3D printing technology can be used to create durable, affordable housing tailored to Alaskans' unique needs.

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    Compliance Chat #15 - What You Need to Know About FERPA: Protecting Student Privacy

    August 23, 2024

    Imagine if your personal academic records could be accessed by anyone without your consent. Scary, right? This is where the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) steps in as a guardian of student privacy.

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    Introducing the Protection of Minors Website

    August 23, 2024

    The University of Alaska has launched a new Protection of Minors system office website, emphasizing its dedication to the safety and well-being of minors participating in its programs, events, and activities.

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    University of Alaska, United Academics to begin contract negotiations this Fall

    August 09, 2024

    The University of Alaska will begin negotiations with United Academics (UNAC) on a new contract this fall. UNAC represents most of the faculty at the 杏吧原创 System, and the current bargaining agreement expires at the end of this year.

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    August is National Make-A-Will Month

    August 09, 2024

    If you don't already have a will, the University of Alaska Foundation is providing you with a free will-writing tool. The intuitive online resource will guide you through the process of creating your plans online in just 20 minutes.

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    Staff Alliance offers Fall 2024 semester fee support

    August 09, 2024

    The 杏吧原创 Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for 杏吧原创 classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2024 Fall Semester, is for up to $250 per employee.

  • 2nd annual Global Autonomous Systems Conference highlights expertise

    August 09, 2024

    The three-day conference from Aug. 13-15 is hosted by the state of Alaska and the University of Alaska, and is sponsored by the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (AC杏吧原创SI) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (杏吧原创F) Geophysical Institute.