Communications Archive

Presidents' Communications

All presidential communications posted as PDFs on this site have a letterhead containing the name, title and address of the associated president and Ů�źϼ� Logo, and may include a signature image file.

Ů�źϼ� Outreach messages from Acting President Michelle Rizk

Changes to Ů�źϼ�'s policy on sex and gender-based discrimination - July 30, 2020
Happy Independence Day - July 1, 2020
Announcing Interim Ů�źϼ�S Chancellor Dr. Karen Carey - message to Ů�źϼ�S employees - June 24, 2020

Public Speeches by President Johnsen:

Town Hall on University of Alaska Structure, Anchorage LIO - October 28, 2019
"Leading on the Edge of Change", Center for Studies in Higher Education, UC Berkeley - October 24, 2019

Messages to Alaska's congressional delegation from President Johnsen:

Letter to Governor-elect Mike Dunleavy and Lt. Governor-elect Kevin Meyer - November 12, 2018
Letter to Senator Murkowski and Congressman Young on conference committee to reconcile the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act - December 11, 2017
Letter to Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, Congressman Young on federal tax reform bill - November 21, 2017
Letter to Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, Congressman Young on DACA program - September 11, 2017

Video messages from President Johnsen:

- September 16, 2019, Email TEXT
- September 9, Email TEXT
- September 3, 2019, Email TEXT
- August 26
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Budget and BOR update
Update on Aug. 13 budget agreement
Progress made on budget discussions and survey
Update on budget and university structure
BOR decision for Ů�źϼ� transition
Financial Exigency
Veto override unsuccessful
FY2020 budget

Ů�źϼ� Outreach messages from President Johnsen:

Johnsen withdraws from University of Wisconsin search - June 12, 2020
A call to come together around common values - June 3, 2020
Johnsen a finalist for president of the University of Wisconsin System - June 2, 2020
Update on budget and preliminary review process - May 29, 2020
Options outlined for BOR consideration - May 21, 2020
On-site operations plan - May 20, 2020
In response to Audit Committee direction, Ů�źϼ� leadership to develop budget options - May 13, 2020
Budget Update - May 12, 2020
In Remembrance of Byron Mallott - May 11, 2020
New federal Title IX guidelines released today - May 6, 2020
Announcing Matthew Cooper as Ů�źϼ�'s next General Counsel - May 6, 2020
Announcing FY21 leadership furloughs - April 29, 2020
Update on fall semester - April 20, 2020
Expedited Program Review update - April 15, 2020
Message to University Community - March 23, 2020
Novel coronavirus resources and updates - February 28, 2020
2nd Update - Coronavirus (COVID-19)– Student and Employee Resources - February 21, 2020
Coronavirus & Travel Restrictions - China - February 10, 2020
Happy Holidays! - December 19, 2019
Governor Dunleavy’s FY21 budget announcement - December 11, 2019
Board of Regents responds to legislative intent language and compact with governor - December 3, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving - November 25, 2019
Chancellor Caulfield Retirement - November 12, 2019
Steve Patin to lead Human Resources at the University of Alaska - October 14, 2019
Compensation Project Update - October 11, 2019
Update on termination of financial exigency - August 21, 2019
Budget agreement between Gov. Dunleavy and Board of Regents- August 13, 2019
Regents declare financial exigency; consider structural options - July 22, 2019
Exigency and Ů�źϼ� structure update - July 19, 2019
Today's Board of Regents Meeting - July 15, 2019
BOR to consider declaration of financial exigency Monday - July 11, 2019
Update on today's veto override vote - July 10, 2019
Notice of FY20 Furlough Due to Budget Veto - July 1, 2019
Update on immediate actions - July 1, 2019
Update on today's veto announcement - June 28, 2019
Budget update - June 27, 2019
Budget update - June 25, 2019
Update on the university budget and special BOR meeting - June 18, 2019
Operating budget passes House and Senate – June 10, 2019
Update on Ů�źϼ� budget and possible impasse-related impacts - June 5, 2019
University of Alaska Total Compensation Project is Complete - June 4, 2019
Budget Message from President Jim Johnsen - May 15, 2019
Update on Ů�źϼ� budget and formation of task force on Ů�źϼ� structure - May 10, 2019
Announcing systemwide HR redesign - May 6, 2019
A response to Gov. Dunleavy's letter - March 5, 2019
"What can I do to help?" - February 26, 2019
Urgent message on Ů�źϼ� budget cut - February 13, 2019
University budget update - January 17, 2019
Impacts of government shutdown - January 16, 2019

Season's Greetings - December 14, 2018
Today's Earthquake - November 30, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving - November 20, 2018
Ů�źϼ� employees not included in state's at-will employment notification - November 19, 2018
Announcement about new executive staff positions - November 14, 2018
Compensation Review Project Update - October 24, 2018
United Way - October 17, 2018
In Recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 8, 2018
Title IX required training is due for all University employees - October 1, 2018
Welcome to the fall semester - August 24, 2018
Announcing Dr. Cathy Sandeen as new Ů�źϼ�A chancellor - May 31, 2018
Announcing Paul Layer as vice president for academics, students, and research for the Ů�źϼ� System - May 11, 2018
Message from President Johnsen in recognition of January events - January 12, 2018
Happy Holidays from President Johnsen - December 19, 2017
Message from President Johnsen on Governor's FY19 Proposed Budget - December 15, 2017
Message from President Johnsen regarding tax reform - December 11, 2017
Message from President Johnsen on tax reform bill - November 27, 2017
Message from President Johnsen - Employee benefit changes - November 27, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving from President Jim Johnsen - November 22, 2017
Announcing interim vice president for academic and student affairs - November 10, 2017
Board of Regents will meet this week to consider university budget, changes to tuition - November 7, 2017
Title IX statement from President Johnsen - September 22, 2017
DACA Message from President Johnsen - September 13, 2017
Ů�źϼ� President Jim Johnsen responds to DeVos announcement on Title IX - September 7, 2017
Hurricane Harvey message from President Johnsen - August 29, 2017
Welcome to campus from President Johnsen - August 29, 2017
Welcome Back to Campus from President Johnsen - August 16, 2017
Happy 4th of July from President Johnsen - June 30, 2017
Legislature approves University of Alaska budget at $317 million - June 23, 2017
Conference committee sets Ů�źϼ� budget at $317 million - June 21, 2017
June 20 Budget Update; Schedule for Campus Town Hall Forums - June 20, 2017
June 16 Budget Update and Employee Information - June 16, 2017
June 14 Budget Update from President Johnsen - June 14, 2017
President Johnsen shares his sentiments on the passing of Grace Schaible - June 12, 2017
July 1 Budget Deadline - May 30, 2017
Announcing new Ů�źϼ�F chancellor Daniel M. White - May 24, 2017
Johnsen statement on Freedom of Expression - April 19, 2017
Strategic Pathways, Phase 3, BOR meeting, Ů�źϼ� Budget Updates - April 14, 2017
Retirement of Ů�źϼ�A Chancellor Tom Case - April 12, 2017
Voluntary Resolution Agreement with Office of Civil Rights - February 20, 2017
Research and Creative Activities at the University of Alaska - February 1, 2017
Statement on Immigration Restrictions - January 30, 2017
Strategic Pathways, Phase II Update - January 20, 2017
New Year's Update - January 12, 2017
Happy Holidays - December 22, 2016
Budget Update - December 19, 2016
Words on Passing of former Representative Mike Kelly - December 9, 2016
Thanksgiving message - November 22, 2016
Message discussing College of Education - November 4, 2016
Please remember to vote on November 8 - November 1, 2016
Message on Ů�źϼ�F and Ů�źϼ�A athletics - October 27, 2016
Updates from September Regents Meeting: budget, accreditation, Ů�źϼ�F Engineering building - September 27, 2017
Strategic Pathways and other Discussions for BOR Sept - September 15, 2016
Strategic Pathways, Phase 1, Group Options Posted - August 17, 2016
Johnsen appoints Myron Dosch, Chief Finance Officer - August 15, 2016
Accreditation study available for review and comment - August 3, 2016
Strategic Pathways Update - July 28, 2016
Update on accreditation review - July 18, 2016
Memo on College Readiness - July 8, 2016
Johnsen announces Dr. Thomas as Ů�źϼ�F Interim Chancellor - July 1, 2016
4^th July - June 30, 2016
University plans in response to Governor’s vetoes - June 28, 2016
Message from Ů�źϼ� President Johnsen - June 24, 2016 (Pathways, Interim Chancellor, Engineering building, Regents Meeting, Accreditation Review, and Public Higher Ed Roundtable)
Salute to victims of hatred - June 13, 2016
Ů�źϼ�F Interim Chancellor Candidate Announced - June 6, 2016
Legislative Update Message - May 26, 2016
Budget, Strategic Pathways, and Ů�źϼ�F Chancellor Search Updates - May 12, 2016
Title IX External Review - April 22, 2016
Ů�źϼ� Regents Adopts Resolution Opposing Current Form of SB 174 Allowing Concealed Weapons on Campus - March 25, 2016
Message from President Johnsen – budget and planning updates - March 23, 2016
Message from President Johnsen about SB 174- Concealed Carry on Campus - March 4, 2016
Message from President Johnsen about the Ů�źϼ� Budget - February 24, 2016
Strategic Pathways framework provides for extensive community engagement - February 18, 2016
Strategic Pathways update from President Johnsen - February 16, 2016
University of Alaska’s Strategic Pathways framework - February 8, 2016
Update on President Johnsen’s Health - February 8, 2016
VP White delegated authority - February 2, 2016
Message from President Jim Johnsen on Planning our Future (Introduction of Strategic Pathways)- January 25, 2016
Updated FAQ on Travel and Hiring Restrictions - January 11, 2016
State of the University address - January 11, 2016
Travel and Hiring Restrictions FAQ - January 7, 2016
A Message from President Jim Johnsen Regarding Travel and Hiring Restrictions - January 6, 2016
Holiday Message from President Jim Johnsen - December 22, 2015
Thanksgiving Message from President Johnsen - November 24, 2015