Contacts
Trent Sutton, Ph.D.
Accreditation & Assessment Liason, Dean of DEXSAS, and Vice Provost
302G Eielson Building
Trent Sutton serves as Vice Provost, Accreditation Liaison Officer, Dean of the Division of Exploratory Studies and Academic Success (DEXSAS), and Director of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA). Trent completed his undergraduate education (B.S.) in Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University, and received a M.S. in Biological Sciences from Michigan Technological University and a Ph.D. in Fisheries Sciences from Virginia Tech. Prior to coming to UAF in 2007, Trent held faculty positions at both Lake Superior State University (1996-2001) and Purdue University (2001-2007). During his time at UAF, Trent held positions as a Professor of Fisheries Biology in the Department of Fisheries and as the Associate Dean of Academic Programs in the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
Rochelle Rodak
Accreditation & Assessment Coordinator
302C Eielson Bldg.
As the Accreditation & Assessment Coordinator for the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks (UAF), Rochelle collaborates closely with the Vice Provost to ensure institutional excellence. Rochelle's academic journey began with an Associate of Arts degree from Spokane Falls Community College, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in English from Central Washington University. Currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree at UAF, Rochelle is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and academic integrity within the university community. Personally, she takes great pride in her children's educational pursuits: her daughter excels as an Honor's College student at UAF, while her son thrives at Northstar College.
Libby MacDonald
Accreditation& Compliance Administrative Assistant
302D Eielson Bldg.
Originally from the Florida panhandle, Libby earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in behavioral science and modern language from the University of Central Florida. She participated in interdisciplinary research examining behavioral and linguistic components of primary education in Botswana, where she taught in rural communities. Since moving to Fairbanks, she has continued her career in public education, initially serving UAF as a UIS Advisor before transitioning to Accreditation. Libby is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration and enjoys crocheting, playing video games, engaging in various art projects, and parenting her cat, Toby.