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Congratulations to Jeanne Taylor, current Fiscal Technician under UAA Shared Services, serving College of Health School of Nursing and School of Allied Health. Jeanne started with UAA in 2008 and previously worked with College of Arts & Sciences and Travel before moving to School of Nursing, and recently providing fiscal support to School of Allied Health. Her last day with UAA is May 7.

Deadline May 10: A new policy has been drafted for website accessibility. This is not a new set of requirements but more of a commitment to our existing resolutions and our aspirations to put students first and embrace diversity and inclusion. View the policy and provide comments.

Ever wish there was a way to let a staff member know what a good job they do? And wouldn’t it be great to have the opportunity to recognize them? The Staff Council encourages you to submit nominations to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond. It's a great way to say THANK YOU!

The FY21 Telecommunications rate for the Anchorage and community campuses is approved. The FY21 rate is a combined rate, covering both telecommunication services, phone and handset costs. With this rate we are giving departments the opportunity to participate in a handset cost reduction.

Cassie Keefer's last day at UAA is April 30. Though her family has loved their time in Alaska, they look forward to being closer to family again in the lower 48. Cassie joined the Enrollment Services team as our inaugural Executive Director of Admissions 2 1/2 years ago with a wealth of experience. During her time as a Seawolf, she has united three distinct areas to develop a dynamic team with a shared mission - grow enrollment and remove barriers tied to admissions.

Congratulations to the 2021 Consortium Library Affordable Course Materials Award winners! Their work has demonstrated a sustained commitment to substantially lowering the cost of course materials for students. In an environment of rapidly-rising costs in higher education, easing the financial burden felt by students is critical to their success.

Save the date! Welcome the new academic year at Faculty and Staff Convocation. Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, 8-10 a.m.

UAA IT Services will be sending out update reminders to all UAA employees and departments. The purpose of this effort is to encourage individuals and departments to review and update their published information as appropriate. Prospective students, faculty and staff, as well as colleagues from other institutions, local schools, service agencies and area businesses regularly access the Online Directory, so it is important to keep this information up-to-date.

Steven Wildeck will assume the role of Acting Director of UAA Shared Services while the search for a permanent director continues, Interim Vice Chancellor Bill Jacob announced April 12. The appointment is effective immediately.

UAA IT Services is preparing to start billing for Desktop and Telecom labor and parts. Most parts and equipment expenses are reconciled directly to the provided fund/orgs throughout the fiscal year. Labor expenses are billed once the labor rate is approved and are billed along with any equipment that wasn't directly expensed against a department's fund/org.