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University of Alaska Southeast names Dr. Maren Haavig as Provost

March 18, 2022

Following a nationwide search, Dr. Maren Haavig has been appointed Provost for the University of Alaska Southeast (ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åS). Haavig has served as Interim Provost since July 2020, under Chancellor Karen Carey. At ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åS she has also served as Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences, and continues as Associate Professor of Accounting.  As Provost, Dr. Haavig collaborates with faculty to support the teaching, research and service missions of ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åS. She maintains strong working relationships with deans, campus directors in Sitka and Ketchikan, department chairs and other faculty and staff to ensure high-quality academic performance and institutional effectiveness of the university. Dr. Haavig also serves as the academic liaison with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and University to maintain ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åS’ accreditation, and is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable standards and reporting expectations. She is based at the ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åS Juneau Campus.

Haavig earned her Doctor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Accounting from Walden University. She also holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from the University of Alaska Southeast, as well as a Bachelor of Arts with an Interdisciplinary concentration from Western Washington University, Fairhaven College. Prior to working at ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åS, she worked as a finance officer for the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, as controller for Alaska Pacific Bank, as an accountant and internal auditor for the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, and as an auditor for the State of Alaska Legislature, Division of Legislative Audit.