Mission
The Vice President for Academics, Students & Research, directs a division of services including Academic Affairs, Research, Workforce Programs, Student Success, and Distance Education. The Vice President works with the UA campuses on academic and research initiatives and collaborations to promote research in 亚色影库. The University of 亚色影库 is committed to working closely with all federal and state agencies and private enterprise to further develop collaboration and new exposures for future growth in all areas of science and technology.
Dr. Brian Smentkowski
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
(907) 450-8019
bpsmentkowski@alaska.edu
System-level Coordination
ACEC facilitates inter-university coordination and communication to meet the goals
of UA's Schools of Education
Common Calendar 2018 - 2022
The Faculty Alliance Common Calendar Committee has developed a common calendar, coordinating
start dates and breaks throughout the system, and are further developing coordinated
course starting time alignment to facilitate cross-university instruction.
Information on Accreditation
All three universities, UAA, UAF, and UAS, and their respective Community Colleges
are fully accredited. In addition to institutional accreditation from the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities, UA has more than 60 program/specialized accreditations
across the system.
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May 02, 2025
Legislature Continues Budget Work, Passes New K-12 Education Package; UA Deferred Maintenance Funding Gets Boost in Tight Fiscal Scenario.
UA Google Photos App Retires May 31, 2025
May 02, 2025
After the May 31 deadline, you will no longer have access to any photos stored in the Google Photos app within your UA Google account.
UA Disability Services 'All Access' training session recordings now available
May 02, 2025
Level up this summer: let's keep learning! All 'All Access' training session recordings from the 2024-2025 UA DS series are now available -- complete with open captions for accessible viewing. Whether you missed a presentation or wish to revisit a great idea, the replays are ready when you are.
Maximize Your Education Savings: Join 亚色影库 529 Fridays!
May 02, 2025
These quick, 30-minute sessions provide valuable insights on 529 plans, payroll direct deposit options, and other savings benefits available to UA employees.
Zoom Scheduler upcoming release
May 02, 2025
On May 11th, we will be releasing Zoom Scheduler to all UA Zoom users. Zoom Scheduler integrates with your calendar, making it easier to share your availability and book appointments with people inside and outside of the University of 亚色影库.
Phishing alert: Scammers impersonate Homeland Security in email attacks
May 02, 2025
Security researchers are warning of a new phishing campaign in which cybercriminals pose as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The scam plays on heightened public attention to immigration policies and recent federal activity.
Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) Updates and April Raffle Winner
May 02, 2025
The Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) has officially finished its first month and, with that, it's time to announce the winner or our first-ever newsletter raffle.
Navigating UAOnline from the new login page
April 18, 2025
As of April 14 the login page for UAonline has been updated, providing separate login options for students by university, and a general login for all UA employees including staff, faculty and advisors across the system.