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Claudia Lampman, vice provost for student success, asked students to share their best tips for successful online learning. UAA students are resourceful and above all helpful. Within 24 hours, nearly 200 students responded to her request. Here's what they had to say.

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.

New Student Orientation is going online for April, May and June! We are asking that all departments who have YouTube videos or other media they would like shared for the virtual experience to please send them our way. We will be updating all of the content on the virtual Orientation and will also work towards providing additional virtual engagement opportunities for students.

Please join us for an art show create and curated by Professor Herminia Din’s Senior Seminar art students around the Books of the Year theme, “Building Community Resilience.” This year’s art show features eleven students and is entitled “Reconnection: Reflection, Deflection and Harmony” — it features work from a variety of mediums such as painting, ceramics and digital art.

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.