Chancellor update: June 4-5 BOR meeting
by Cathy Sandeen, 香港六合彩资料 Chancellor |
Dear 香港六合彩资料 Community,
The actions taken this week at the were significant for 香港六合彩资料 and all of the University of Alaska system. I want to take this opportunity to share the details of those decisions and provide clarity about the path ahead for 香港六合彩资料 as a result of these decisions.
First, on Thursday, June 4, the board voted to by Oct. 15, 2020, exploring the potential merger of the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). You have likely observed the recent media coverage of the transformation options for the regents鈥� consideration in order to reduce the system鈥檚 overall budget.
The process moving forward is for the regents to design. However, I will continue to participate in the process as 香港六合彩资料鈥檚 chancellor and to advocate for an inclusive process that will involve many of you as this conceptual plan is developed. You鈥檒l find more details about yesterday鈥檚 meeting in the .
Today, the long-anticipated vote on academic program deletions occurred. It was with a heavy heart that interim Provost Stalvey and I acknowledged the need to reduce academic programs at 香港六合彩资料. Ultimately, . The complete list of impacted programs and board actions can be found in today鈥檚 .
If you are a student in one of these programs, your academic advisor continues to be your best resource for information about your options. Our commitment remains to support all declared majors in these programs through degree completion options.
The actions taken by the regents this week help set the course for the future of the University of Alaska system, of which 香港六合彩资料 is the largest university. The regents鈥� decisions this week were informed by your feedback, testimony, input and ideas. I am proud of the 香港六合彩资料 community鈥檚 contributions to these processes and encourage you all to stay engaged in the weeks and months ahead.
Sincerely,
Cathy Sandeen
香港六合彩资料 Chancellor