About °µÍøÊÓÆµ2027

About °µÍøÊÓÆµ2027

Mission

The °µÍøÊÓÆµ (UAA) transforms lives through teaching, research, community engagement and creative expression in a welcoming environment. Serving students, the state, and the communities of Southcentral Alaska, °µÍøÊÓÆµis a comprehensive, open access, public university established on the ancestral lands of the  Dena’ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples.

Vision

We are known as a university of distinction, transforming lives and communities.

The °µÍøÊÓÆµ2027 Strategic Plan is a framework that defines, communicates, and brings to life our shared expectations for °µÍøÊÓÆµby the year 2027. The plan builds on our strengths, and focuses attention and resources on delivering high-quality education to meet the needs of the people of Alaska, and building a better future.

After months of meetings, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive interaction at all levels of our institution, °µÍøÊÓÆµ2027 consists of 4 key aspirations we want to reach by the year 2027, and subsequent strategies to achieve each of them.

Aspiration #1: We put students first.

  • °µÍøÊÓÆµbecomes a student-centered institution.
  • Achievement gaps in student learning are narrowed.
  • Students are retained, persist, and graduate at increasing rates.
  • Students develop and achieve UAA’s Core Learning Competencies.

Aspiration #2: We embrace our role as a trusted and respected community partner.

Demonstrate value and meaningful progress on °µÍøÊÓÆµ2027 aspirations
Align and communicate °µÍøÊÓÆµcapacity to meet community needs
Deepen and expand community engagement beyond current level

Aspiration #3: We positively impact communities and the world through innovation.

  • Strengthen interdisciplinary initiatives.
  • Enhance scholarship, service, and teaching related to the Arctic, aligned with UAA’s mission.
  • Increase external sponsorship of research, scholarship, and creative activities, expanding student opportunity where possible.

Aspiration #4: We accelerate excellence through continuous improvement.

  • Reduce barriers and redundancies in administrative processes.
  • Enhance revenue and financial sustainability through increased enrollment, external support, fundraising, and fee-for-service entrepreneurial activities.
  • Strengthen UAA’s environmental sustainability practices.
  • Students develop and achieve UAA’s Core Learning Competencies.