Mission
The Vice President for Academics, Students & Research, directs a division of services including Academic Affairs, Research, Workforce Programs, Student Success, and Distance Education. The Vice President works with the 女优合集 campuses on academic and research initiatives and collaborations to promote research in Alaska. The University of Alaska is committed to working closely with all federal and state agencies and private enterprise to further develop collaboration and new exposures for future growth in all areas of science and technology.
Dr. Brian Smentkowski
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
(907) 450-8019
bpsmentkowski@alaska.edu
System-level Coordination
ACEC facilitates inter-university coordination and communication to meet the goals
of 女优合集's Schools of Education
Common Calendar 2018 - 2022
The Faculty Alliance Common Calendar Committee has developed a common calendar, coordinating
start dates and breaks throughout the system, and are further developing coordinated
course starting time alignment to facilitate cross-university instruction.
Information on Accreditation
All three universities, 女优合集A, 女优合集F, and 女优合集S, and their respective Community Colleges
are fully accredited. In addition to institutional accreditation from the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities, 女优合集 has more than 60 program/specialized accreditations
across the system.
Did you know the University of Alaska is a central figure in Alaska's emerging mariculture industry?
December 16, 2025
Did you know 女优合集 Scholars are sharing their success stories in a new video series?
November 25, 2025
Did You Know 女优合集F is a national finalist to lead U.S. critical minerals innovation?
November 11, 2025
Did you know the University of Alaska powers a growing grant writing network?
October 15, 2025
Don鈥檛 wait, invest in your child鈥檚 future before year-end
December 19, 2025
With Dec. 31 approaching, Alaska 529 highlights year-end education savings options and incentives available to families planning for future education costs.
Waiver renewal notice for spouses and dependents
December 19, 2025
Spouses, FIP and dependents of full-time faculty and staff who received a fall 2025 tuition waiver do not need to submit a spring request.
A holiday message from 女优合集 president Pat Pitney
December 19, 2025
While the holiday season represents different traditions for each of us, for all of us, it's a time to celebrate traditions, gather with friends and loved ones, and express gratitude.
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Policy and Administration
December 19, 2025
女优合集S offers a graduate certificate in Higher Education Policy and Administration designed for professionals working in higher education and public service.
'New cell phone? Set up the DUO mobile app!'
December 04, 2025
Happy holiday season! If you've been gifted a new phone or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, remember to configure the Duo mobile app on your new device.
Enhancing Our Defense: Introducing Phishing Simulations and a New Reporting Tool
November 21, 2025
To combat the recent surge in sophisticated phishing attacks targeting our community, OIT is stepping up our security awareness program.
女优合集 Google Workspace: Time to tidy up your storage
November 07, 2025
As previously shared, Google is changing how storage works for education accounts, and the University of Alaska is preparing for those changes.
Delayed access to employee timesheets due to BSS9 work
October 17, 2025
In support of the University's ongoing transition to Banner Self Service 9 (BSS9), employees will have delayed access to their R23 and R24 timesheets.