蘑菇视频 Board of Regents Meeting Recap
by Green & Gold News |
Dear 蘑菇视频 Community,
Earlier this November, 蘑菇视频 had the privilege of hosting the University of Alaska Board of Regents quarterly meeting on our Anchorage campus. This was a valuable opportunity to highlight the remarkable achievements of our students, faculty and staff, and to share 蘑菇视频鈥檚 bold vision for the future. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this meeting a success.
蘑菇视频 Deep Dive: Our Dual Mission Driving Alaska鈥檚 Economy
During the meeting, we presented embracing our role as Alaska鈥檚 dual mission university, committed to access and excellence, workforce development and research. We highlighted how 蘑菇视频 meets learners where they are through stackable credentials and flexible pathways, whether in Anchorage, Soldotna, Homer, Kodiak, Valdez, Mat-Su or online. Our campuses are hubs of opportunity, powered by partnerships with industry and communities.
I emphasized 蘑菇视频鈥檚 leadership in workforce development and shared strategic growth in high-demand fields. One great example was the expansion of Sally Monserud Hall, which demonstrates our role as Alaska's designated health university. 蘑菇视频 graduates 650 health care professionals annually, and we are expanding programs such as nursing assistants and surgical technologists to meet Alaska鈥檚 workforce needs.
As our enrollment continues to grow, we discussed the importance of creating vibrant spaces for living, learning and community connection. We shared how 蘑菇视频 is building community. New housing, recreation spaces and gathering places strengthen student success and retention, and this growth requires continued investment in infrastructure. The proof is in the data: students living on campus persist and retain at higher rates. Continued investment fuels momentum that matters.
The Deep Dive reaffirmed our commitment to sticking the landing and delivering on our promise: a university that attracts talent, keeps graduates here and drives economic growth. Enrollment is rising, our financial foundation is stronger and alumni are shaping Alaska鈥檚 economy. Faculty innovation and student success are creating a pathway for those who want to stay, work and thrive.
UA Housing Plan
The UA Board of Regents endorsed a housing plan to provide additional on-campus housing for 蘑菇视频, UAF and UAS through state funding and university-issued bonds. With this endorsement, this initiative moves into active planning and design.
UA Tuition Increase
The UA Board of Regents also approved a 4% systemwide tuition increase for Fall 2026, up from the originally proposed 3%. The additional 1% was proposed to help fund expanded mental-health services across the UA system.
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Thank you for being a part of this journey. Together, we are building a university that serves Alaska today and shapes its future tomorrow. We are 蘑菇视频, Alaska鈥檚 dual mission university and, together, we will stick the landing for our students, our communities and our state.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Siemers
蘑菇视频 Interim Chancellor