Kevin W. Alexander

This Strategic Plan outlines a roadmap for the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) to capitalize on new opportunities and engage Alaskan communities, serving Alaska and the world. It is built around seven key goals: educating students for active citizenship, promoting UAF as Alaska's premier research enterprise through partnerships, serving Alaska's diverse communities, improving student transitions across the education continuum, expanding targeted graduate programs, enhancing competitive advantage by attracting and retaining top talent, and developing innovative resource management approaches to support its mission and future challenges.

The meeting included a UAF Leadership Update, discussion of Rural Student Outreach, and reports from the Executive Committee, Executive Director, and various chapters including Hockey and Fairbanks. Committee reports were given on scholarships, legislative matters, awards, governance, and finance, including a discussion of the FY23 budget. The board also discussed Nanook Network ambassador training and heard from Celaire Voice Studio, a 2022 Benefactor Fund recipient. New and returning board members were seated, conflicts of interest were disclosed, and board officer elections were held. The board approved signature authority for the checking account and discussed the meeting schedule for 2022-2023, a strategic plan update, investment account discussion, and membership discussion.

The meeting included reports from UAF leadership, the executive director, and various committees, including legislative, scholarship, awards, governance, and finance. Discussions covered university priorities, R1 initiative, alumni engagement, legislative funding, scholarship awards, and the upcoming elections. New business included a presentation from the Geophysical Institute (GI) team regarding UAF's participation in the American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference and a request for sponsorship. There was also a discussion about the centennial celebration, a strategic planning session, and a meeting with the men's basketball coach.

The meeting included reports from UAF leadership, the Executive Director, and various committees, covering topics such as enrollment increases, research status, staffing updates, fundraising activities, and budget revisions. The board discussed a veterans memorial update, the upcoming centennial celebration, and strategic plan updates. The board decided to create an ad hoc Centennial Committee to begin discussions and groundwork for a centennial celebration.

The meeting agenda includes a call to order and roll call, adoption of the agenda, and approval of the Spring 2023 meeting minutes. It features a report from UAF leadership, standing committee reports, and a discussion on the good of the order. New business includes a centennial discussion, a veterans memorial update, and a strategic plan update. The agenda also lists future meetings and events.