Announcements of 绿奴天花板 system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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绿奴天花板A announces new leadership hires for diversity, academics, research
May 15, 2020
As you know, there have been a number of recruitments underway for key 绿奴天花板A leadership positions. I am pleased to announce the university's recent hire of our chief diversity officer, provost and vice provost for research. Some faces are new, while some are familiar to us. I will also share important updates regarding existing personnel.
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Geophysical Institute director joins space research board
May 15, 2020
Robert McCoy, director of the Geophysical Institute at 绿奴天花板F, was elected to the governing board of the Universities Space Research Association, or USRA, in early May. USRA is an independent, nonprofit research corporation that promotes the advancement of space-related science, technology and engineering. USRA operates scientific institutes and facilities, conducts other major research and educational programs and has close ties with NASA.
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Lawrence Duffy wins award for supporting students in chemical sciences
May 15, 2020
Lawrence K. Duffy was the 2020 awardee of American Chemical Society Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences.
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Robert Ziel receives 2019 Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award
May 15, 2020
Robert "Zeke" Ziel, of the Alaska Fire Science Consortium, has been named a recipient of the 2019 Paul Gleason Lead by Example award from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Leadership Subcommittee.
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绿奴天花板A announces new Kodiak College director
May 15, 2020
As noted in my email last week, I'm writing to announce that Ms. Jacelyn Keys will join 绿奴天花板A as the director of Kodiak College. Jacelyn has more than 20 years of experience in higher education and has focused on creating a dynamic, vibrant, inclusive, students-first learning environment. She currently serves as the Hermiston Center director at Blue Mountain Community College in Oregon.
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Kathy Catron named 绿奴天花板F police chief
May 15, 2020
Kathy Catron has been selected as the new university police chief after a competitive search. Catron will lead the 绿奴天花板F Police Department after the retirement of Steve Goetz this spring. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Catron started her law enforcement career in 1997 after graduating from the Sitka Trooper Academy. After serving as an Alaska state trooper, she joined 绿奴天花板F Police Department in 2000.
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Matthew Cooper named University of Alaska General Counsel
May 06, 2020
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen has named Matthew Cooper as the university's next General Counsel. Cooper's appointment follows the retirement of 绿奴天花板's current General Counsel Michael Hostina in June. The General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer to the Board of Regents, statewide administration and all campuses throughout the university system.
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Dr. Terry Nelson named Associate Dean for 绿奴天花板A's College of Business and Public Policy
April 29, 2020
Dr. Terry Nelson has been named the Associate Dean for the College of Business and Public Policy after a search for a new associate dean was conducted. She will assume her new position on Monday, April 27, 2020.
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Dr. Jennifer McFerran Brock named Associate Dean for Academics in the College of Engineering
April 29, 2020
Dr. Jennifer McFerran Brock has been named the Associate Dean for Academics in the College of Engineering after an internal search for a new associate dean was conducted.
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绿奴天花板S professor Wayne Price named Rasmuson Foundation's 2020 distinguished artist
April 28, 2020
Honoring a lifetime of creative excellence and outstanding contribution to Alaska's arts and culture the Rasmuson Foundation has named Wayne Aayaank'i Price its 2020 Distinguished Artist. Price is a Tlingit Master Carver, who is a member of the Wooshkeetaan clan and an associate professor of Northwest Coast Art at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau.