Marisa Sharrah

The symposium panel focused on the management of ANCSA (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) lands, discussing the history of land selections, tribal collaborations, and the challenges faced by village and regional corporations in managing land entitlements. Key topics included the importance of subsistence land use, the evolution of land management strategies, the impact of federal and state land acquisitions on regional entitlement, and the commitment to working with local shareholders for future economic and cultural development.

This document outlines a detailed action plan, encompassing a summary of strategies, key performance indicators, and an implementation schedule with defined responsibilities and completion dates. It includes a comprehensive budget detail for existing resources, new positions, and various expenses such as travel, marketing, miscellaneous costs, equipment, technology, and capital expenditures. Furthermore, it projects the enrollment impact on traditional undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students, alongside a detailed financial forecast of revenues and expenses for the period of the plan.

This document details Goal 2 of the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Strategic Plan for 2019-2027, focusing on establishing global leadership in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs. The plan outlines strategies to enhance state-of-the-art facilities like the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center, develop leading degree programs and pedagogy, improve recruitment and retention of Alaska Native and Indigenous students, foster research and knowledge production, advance leadership development, and strengthen workforce development. It also emphasizes cultivating strong tribal and community partnerships and service initiatives, aiming to position the university as a global leader in Indigenous affairs.

This document outlines UAF's strategic planning goals for 2019-2027. The plan aims to establish global leadership in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs, modernize the student experience, achieve Tier 1 research status, transform intellectual property development, embrace a culture of respect and inclusion, and revitalize key academic programs. Specific focus is placed on enhancing leadership in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs, research, and workforce development, with intended outcomes including state-of-the-art facilities, leading degree programs and pedagogy, improved retention and graduation of Alaska Native and Indigenous students, recognized research, and increased Alaska Native and Indigenous faculty and staff.

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.