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Despite some initial hiccups, we are very thrilled to announce that the Enrollment Services Call Center (786-1480) is once again operational and staff are handling calls 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students with questions regarding Admissions, Financial Aid, Registration, Transcripts, Transfer, Graduation, Student Records, International Student Visas, DegreeWorks or Military benefits are welcome to call 786-1480.

Student services professionals throughout the University of Alaska will be able to quickly address student needs in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a new student support initiative.

Epidemiologic modeling with Alaska data provides support for new measures implemented by state and municipal leaders to "flatten the curve" and buy additional time for preparation.

As you have likely heard, Gov. Dunleavy released two new public health mandates Friday night that went into effect at 5 p.m. today and will be re-evaluated on April 11. The first is Health Mandate 11, which is a statewide “stay home” or “shelter-in-place” that aims to slow the spread of COVID-19. When Alaskans must leave their homes, the mandate requires social distancing of six feet. The order also imposes restrictions on businesses, with exceptions for activities considered “essential.” The second is Health Mandate 12. It prohibits in-state travel, with very few exceptions.

It has been a Herculean effort, but after one week, UAA's campuses across Southcentral Alaska have successfully transitioned to delivering courses via alternate methods in keeping with social distancing recommendations. As chancellor, I am especially impressed by the can-do spirit and teamwork that has emerged in such a short time. Thank you all! We are doing this together.

UAA's Anchorage campus has updated its posting policy as of March 2020. A link to the new policy is located in the UAA Facilities Policy Library.

Tammie Willis is the Associate Director of Residence Life for the KPC campus residence halls. She has incredible perseverance and determination, never giving up on even the hardest situation. Her resolve lends to her ability to relate to any student from any background. She is very encouraging, particularly of personal growth.

Despite a great deal of effort and collaboration with IT, we have been unable to stand up the Enrollment Services Call Center (786-1480) remotely. Individual employees still have access to their individual work numbers via jabber; otherwise, for the fastest response, students, staff and faculty are encouraged to email.