Campus Planning Advisory Board

Purpose/Charge

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Campus Planning Advisory Board (CPAB) was established in 2020 to enhance institutional communication, decision-making transparency, and strategic alignment. CPAB advises the Chancellor and the Chancellor’s Cabinet on guiding principles, policies, and resources impacting the UAA community, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic plan. CPAB reviews and provides input on policy and resource decisions submitted to the Cabinet to facilitate strategic alignment and resource allocation.

CPAB’s Responsibilities

  • Provide input for UAA’s planning and budgeting processes, including reviewing and submitting feedback on the annual Strategic Guidance and Operating Budget Development Guidelines.
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of UAA’s planning and budgeting processes, including principles and methodologies.
  • Facilitate meaningful participation from relevant governance groups within the university community.
  • Conduct annual assessments of the overall effectiveness and alignment to the mission and goals of a variety of non-degree programs and services at UAA.

Examples of CPAB Responsibilities

  • Offer input on alignment, budget implications, and prioritization related to the UAA Strategic Plan, Accreditation process, and Campus Master Plan.
  • Gain insight into UAA’s financial status and discuss budget-to-actual comparisons with previous years.
  • Provide input into budget processes, including Administrative Reviews.

Membership

  • Co-Chairs
    Name Title
    Ryan Buchholdt Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
    Denise Runge Provost and Vice Chancellor
  • Faculty Representatives
    Name College Term
    Ginger Blackmon School of Education 2025/2026
    Sharon Chamard College of Heath 2025/2026
    Paul Dunscomb College of Arts & Sciences 2025/2026
    Lance Howe College of Business and Public Policy 2025/2026
    Joedee Kuden Consortium Library 2025/2026
    Anthony Paris College of Engineering 2025/2026
    TBD Community Campuses 2025/2026
    Kellie Puff Community & Technical College 2025/2026
  • Staff Representatives
    Name & Department Area Term
    TBD Administrative Services 2025/2026
    John Bittner, Alaska Small Business Development Center Centers and Institutes 2025/2026
    Carrie Couey, Kenai Peninsula College Community Campuses Staff 2025/2026
    John Moore, College of Arts & Sciences Research 2025/2026
    TBD Student Services 2025/2026
  • Ex Officio
    Name Title
    Dan Campbell Director for Institutional Research
    Amanda Graham Director for the Budget Office
    Susan Kalina Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness
    Kim Mahoney Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities & Campus Services
  • Recording Secretary
    Name Title
    Rhiannon Calkins Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services

 

Meeting Details

Meetings occur on the second Monday of each month during the Spring and Fall semesters. Meetings do not typically take place during the Summer semester. Meeting dates are subject to change at the Co-Chairs' discretion. 

Meeting Dates and Summaries

Contact

Contact us at uaa_adminservice@alaska.edu.