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Trent Sutton, vice provost and accreditation liaison officer, Division of General Studies dean, and Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity director

Friday Focus: Program Review, Accreditation

As the newly minted vice provost and accreditation liaison officer, I wanted to first welcome everyone back to the new academic year. Fall has always been my favorite time of year, and a large reason for that is the excitement that comes with the start of the new school year. Fall is also a time for reflection as we forge ahead into a new academic year. This fall semester should be a particularly exciting time for reflection because we will (1) implement the second year of our revamped academic program review process and (2) host a peer-evaluation team from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities for our Mid-Cycle (year 3) Accreditation Evaluation site visit. Since I will be overseeing both endeavors, I wanted to highlight them for your awareness and because many of you will be involved in these processes. Read more of this week's Friday Focus.


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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the U.S. Join NDAC on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. in Arctic Java for a memorial for loved ones lost and to learn more about what you can do to take a stand. Learn more about support resources available.


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Faculty fellows sought for Assessment and Accreditation

The Office of the Provost is searching for one faculty fellow to work on all areas of accreditation and assessment. The faculty fellows will work with the Office of Accreditation and Assessment and provide support to faculty and academic programs. Contact Rochelle Rodak via emailÌýor call (907) 474-2764 if you would like more information, and submit a brief expression of interest by Sept. 22, 2023.ÌýRead more about the role.


Online learning: UAF partnership with edX

Learn about the strategic partnership of the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks and edX from a panel of AVÀÇÂÛ̳X course teams, CTL instructional designers, and UAF academic leaders in an online session on Friday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.


EHSRM virtual office hours available

If you have questions or need guidance about anything related to Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management procedures, you are invited to attend our virtual office hours. No appointment necessary. Office hours will be held most Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Read more and get the Zoom link.


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Lakes hold signs of past earthquakes

Three men dressed in full raingear crept like ants across a bumpy green landscape on Aug. 25, 2023. Using a metal pole that was part of a boat frame, together they lugged a four-stroke outboard motor above the wet greenery. Read more about the study for signs of past earthquakes.


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