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For many faculty, the transition from commercial to Open Educational Resources (OER) can be as seamless as transitioning from any commercial text to another. However, in some niche specialty areas, OERs are hard to find. Under those circumstances, faculty may need to be creative, to be a pedagogical pioneer - to adopt OER or zero cost course materials. Our authors today highlight the strategies and benefits of switching to ZTC/OER even when the transition is challenging!

The Center for Human Development is seeking applications for a Training Program Coordinator. We are looking for a highly motivated individual for our multifaceted and exciting work. The AKTC’s activities are focused on training the workforce that is supporting and working directly with individuals with disabilities. Our training team is a group of highly skilled trainers with experience in this area.

Log-in procedures for eWolf (Digication) will be upgraded on March 8 in the morning. There is expected to be little or no disruption to the system. Users will still use their UAA credentials and there are no changes in the portfolio tool itself. The upgrade will present users with a new log-in procedure that will increase security and system stability. If you have any questions, please contact either the ITS Technical Support Center (907-786-4646) or the eWolf team.

The UAA Grounds Department is seeking hardworking individuals to join our great team of landscaping professionals. Ideal candidates will work well in a team environment, have experience and interest in the landscaping profession (arboriculture, turf management, annual and perennial flower care, interiorscaping, greenhouse production, hardscape management, heavy equipment operation, snow and ice removal), and have an excellent driving record. This is a full-time, union-represented, benefitted position.

Students often experience challenges and access barriers invisible to instructors. Everything from late financial aid disbursement to low or inconsistent bandwidth can keep students from fully engaging in class. Open Educational Resources (OER) and other zero cost course materials can help reduce access barriers and allow us to better support students.

Join us for the first in our lecture series highlighting STEM at UAA! This event will showcase two presenters, Dr. Brandon Briggs and Dr. Eric Bortz, and their research. Each presentation is followed by a live Q&A from our Facebook and Zoom audiences.

The Culinary Arts students will be selling fresh baked goods starting Thursday, Jan. 21, with pick-up hours starting at 10 a.m. through noon, or until sold out. Bakery cart will be operational Wednesday and Thursday after initial opening day. There will be a variety of baked goods based on what the Culinary Arts students are learning during the week. There will also be to-go coffee available! Online order ONLY — curbside pick-up: uaaculinaryarts.mobilebytes.com.

Anchorage's Municipal Elections are coming up this spring