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In a special meeting on Aug. 5, the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted 9-0 to rescind its June 4 motion to prepare a conceptual plan for merging the University of Alaska Southeast and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and passed a new motion directing the president to work with the chancellors and shared governance in a transparent and inclusive manner to accomplish four key directives, including developing clarity and standards for administrative and instructional costs as well as redoubling efforts on collaboration across the system.

In an effort to keep everyone safe who’s working and attending classes on campus, UAA has a plan for reporting and tracking those employees and students who get positive results for their COVID-19 test. Our process begins when the person with the COVID-19 diagnosis uses our designated telephone and email for that reporting purpose. Please call (907) 205-6941 and email uaa_ehsrms@alaska.edu to start the process. Case management will be supported by the Environmental Health & Safety Department as well as public heath contact tracers.

Alaska NSF EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) is soliciting applications for its slate of 2021 Research Seed Grants. These grants are awarded each year to UA faculty and students to conduct research with the potential to expand the depth and breadth of the EPSCoR Fire & Ice research program.

A member of UAA's contracted cleaning team tested positive after working in the Student Union on the Anchorage campus. The individual last worked in the Student Union building on July 21 from 7 p.m.–1 a.m. Since finding out they were infected, this contracted employee has not been in the building and has been self-isolating. We ask that you please respect the privacy of this individual during this time.

Democracy and Civic Action Week events explore diverse perspectives about the role of democracy and civic engagement in the United States. Departments, programs, clubs and organizations across campus are invited to present a wide-range of online activities to engage both campus and community members in reflecting on their rights and responsibilities that are fundamental to creating a civil society.

Earlier today you received a communication from Acting President Rizk announcing the University of Alaska Board of Regents (BOR) approved changes to BOR policy based on new federal Title IX guidelines.

By now, you have likely seen the UA system communication outlining updated guidance for the approaching fall semester. I would like to take this time to reiterate these updates and reaffirm my commitment to work with my leadership team as well as local government leaders to make informed decisions and develop policies that make the most sense for UAA.

Congratulations to UAA's Copy & Print Center for earning first-place honors with the Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+). The Association is the leading professional organization in the U.S. dedicated to supporting educational in-plant print and mail operations.

Please join us in congratulating the Bill Rose Memorial Award Recipients for 2020, Joe Kelley and Patrick Wilcox.