The Faculty Alliance will host their second annual Thought Leaders Forum for two half days of virtual Zoom meetings, March 27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., and March 28, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

This year’s topic is “Universities as a Public and Common Good: Investing in Students, Communities, and Careers.” The forum will examine questions such as "Is education a public good? Common good? Private good? All three?" and "What is meant by 'public,' 'common,' 'private,' and 'good' in the context of education?" As a publicly funded university, the University of Alaska needs to engage in the conversation about the proper role of formal education in contributing to society. The forum will seek to define the role of the knowledge, skills and credentials provided by the University of Alaska toward the future of Alaska and its peoples. The Faculty Alliance is seeking proposals from University of Alaska faculty and others for presentations or panels on the university as a public and common good.

Deadlines

Proposals are due: Feb. 10, 2025
Presenters will be notified: February 24, 2025
Schedule will be available: March 3, 2025

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