UAA NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION How to Navigate UAA’s Resources

Welcome to the Graduate School

On behalf of the Graduate School administration and staff, welcome to the University Alaska Anchorage.

UAA Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage is to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement and creative expression.

UAA Graduate School Mission Statement

The Graduate School of the University of Alaska Anchorage contributes to the advancement of knowledge through research and instruction.  The Graduate School encourages qualified undergraduates to pursue graduate study, seeks to foster in each graduate student a spirit of inquiry and a quality of scholarship or artistic excellence consistent with the highest traditions in graduate work, and prepares graduates who are able to assume the professional and scholarly responsibilities of educated persons in a free society.  The Graduate School aspires to be a leading driver of high quality graduate education, dedicated to the embodiment of academic and creative excellence, resulting in scholars, researchers, and practitioners committed to and capable of continually broadening the scope of academic discourse, discovery, and innovation.

Graduate School Administration/Staff• Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. Helena Wisniewski• Executive Assistant to the Dean: Cheryl Spalinger• Associate Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. David Yesner• Director: Elisa Mattison• Coordinator & Webmaster: Shelley Chapman• Graduate Administrative Aide: Thomas Strapko

Graduate Student Handbooks• UAA Fact Finder – Student Handbook• Graduate Student Handbook• Thesis Formatting Handbook• Graduate Program Handbook-Each Department has their

own unique handbook.• Anthropology• Arctic Engineering• Biological Sciences• Nursing• Psychology MS• Psychology PhD• Social Work

Graduate Programs and Coordinators• College of Arts and Sciences

Student & Curricular AffairsMarilyn Borell, Academic Coordinator                                                                     Tel: 907-786-1387anmnb@uaa.alaska.eduAnthropologyKathy MillsTel: 907-786-6840ankdm@uaa.alaska.edu

BiologyAudrey Jo MaloneTel: 907-786-4770aybiol@uaa.alaska.edu

Creative Writing and Literary ArtsKathleen TarrTel: 907-786-4394afkt@uaa.alaska.edu

EnglishJacob VandagriffTel: 907-786-4355anjdv@uaa.alaska.edu

Graduate Programs and Coordinators

College of Arts and Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies

Elisa Mattison

Tel: 907-786-1096

uaa_graduateschool@uaa.alaska.edu

Psychology - PhD

Anissa Hauser

Tel: 907-561-2880

aypsych@uaa.alaska.edu

Psychology - MS

Dr. Gloria Eldridge

Tel: 907-786-1623

aypsych@uaa.alaska.edu

WWAMI Biomedical Program

Dr. Robert Furilla

Tel: 907-786-4721

wwami@uaa.alaska.edu

Graduate Programs and Coordinators

College of Business and Public Policy

Business Administration-General Management

Public Administration

Global Supply Chain Management (Suspended during 2011-2012 Academic Year)

Janet BurtonGraduate Programs CoordinatorTel: 907-786-4171anjeb@uaa.alaska.edu

Graduate Programs and Coordinators

College of Education• Master

Teacher:  Secondary Education 7-12; K-12 (Music or Physical Education)

Counselor Education

Early Childhood Special Education

Educational Leadership

Teaching and Learning

Special EducationLindsae NegriCOE Academic Success CoordinatorTel: 907-786-4401Lindsae.Negri@uaa.alaska.edu

Graduate Programs and Coordinators

College of Health

• Public Health PracticeDr. Rhonda M. JohnsonTel: 907-786-6545afrmj@uaa.alaska.edu

• School of NursingJessica SalasTel: 907-786-4537anjes@uaa.alaska.edu

• School of Social WorkMary ParkerTel: 907-786-6900anmmp@uaa.alaska.edu

Graduate Programs and Coordinators

Community and Technical College• Career & Technical Education

Dr. Sally SpiekerTel: 907-786-6498afsas3@uaa.alaska.edu

Graduate Programs and Coordinators

School of Engineering• Arctic Engineering•

Civil Engineering• Applied Environmental Science & Technology

• Port & Coastal Engineering

• Zlata LoktovaTel: 907-786-1951anzyl1@uaa.alaska.edu

• Engineering & Science ManagementMichelle WebbTel: 907-786-1999anmlw1@uaa.alaska.edu

• Project ManagementMegan PoulsonTel: 907-786-1924anmhp@uaa.alaska.edu

Academics• UAA Catalog – Chapter 12• Apply for Admissions • Degree Requirements and Regulations• Best Practices: Core Expectations for Graduate Education

at the University of Alaska Anchorage• Strategic Plan 2017

Registration• Registration is through UAOnLine.• Registration step by step instructions.• The Registration website gives students all the

information to effectively register for class.• Graduate Students webpage can be especially useful to

new students.

Financial Aid

The Student Financial Aid Office is located in the University Center. Much of the information you will need in applying for and receiving Financial Aid can be found on their website.

Financial Aid and Support• Fellowships• Grants • Graduate Assistantships

• Research Assistantship• Teaching Assistantships• Service Assistantships

• Scholarships• Employer Reimbursement• Loans

• Alaska State Student Loan• WellsFargo• Direct Plus Loans for Graduates and Professional Degree Students

AssistantshipsTeaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships are available to full-time graduate students. For further information, visit the website of individual schools/colleges.• Graduate assistants can be paid for the equivalent of a

maximum of 20 hours per week while school is in session. Students with assistantships must be registered for at least nine credits during the fall and spring semesters (audited classes do not count towards registration requirements).

• Students who have a 21 – 40 hour per week research or teaching assistantship during the summer semester are in taxable status by default and have no summer registration requirements

Please review our website for more information on Teach Assistantships and Research Assistantships.

Professional Development• The Career & Technical Education Department is

committed to providing quality professional development opportunities for in-service teachers and faculty, counselors, and administrators to enhance their skills.

Workshops• Responsible Conduct of Research• Institutional Review Board for Working with Human Subje

cts• Thesis Formatting Workshops will be scheduled during

the Fall semester. Watch for e-mails announcing times.• Personal appointments for thesis advising may be made by calling

786-1096 or email us at uaa_graduateschool@uaa.alaska.edu. • The Office of the Graduate School offers walk-in assistance from 3

p.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday. Always check the Graduate School calendar to be certain we have no scheduling conflict that would cause us to cancel a walk-in opportunity.

Cultivating a Culture of Mentoring

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) has made significant headway in fostering a new culture of undergraduate research and scholarship.  Undergraduate faculty mentors have enhanced the quality and scope of their research programs, resulting in an enrichment of UAA’s research mission and reputation. The growth in undergraduate research experiences at UAA has also given our students a better educational experience, making them more competitive for graduate school and industry jobs.

Environmental Health Safety • The UAA Environmental Health & Safety/Risk

Management Support (EHS/Risk Management) Department is a resource for information about those health, safety and risks associated with research, especially research in UAA labs.• Policies and procedures relevant to lab and field experiences and

research.• Federal and State regulations about workplace behavior and safety

Safety and Security• University Police Department• Help Phones-Blue Lighted Phones for Emergencies• Reporting Crimes-call 911 for the Anchorage Police

Department Dispatch or 786-1120 for UPD. You can also use the Emergency Phone in an elevator.

• Campus Response Team (CRT) The CRT regularly sends email messages to staff and students to educate the campus community about seasonal safety issues and what to do in the event of specific emergencies.

Travel• USUAA Travel Board-Travel Grants

• Travel Authorization Forms (TA) required by UAA for travel outside the Municipality of Anchorage

• Scholastic Emergency Services: Global Emergency Medical Assistance This coverage is automatically available to full-time Graduate Students paid a stipend at UAA

University Resources:Graduate Student Life

• Graduate Student Association

• GLBT Student Services - SafeZone is a program designed to increase the awareness of issues faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, allies and other marginalized persons.

• Native Student Services provides quality support services to Native and rural students.

• AHAINA Student Programs seeks to improve the life for students of color on campus by developing and implementing educational, cultural and social programs that will assist students in reaching self-determined academic goals.

• Commuter Student Services

• VetSuccess

University Resources: Academic Assistance

• Information Technology Services• Consortium Library• UAA Campus Computer Labs• Reading/Writing Center

University Resources: Healthcare & Assistance• Student Health & Counseling Center• Psychological Services Center• Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services• Disability Support Services• Dental Clinic

University Resources: After Graduation

• Career Services Center

• UAA Alumni Association

• UAA Alumni Relations

University Resources: Play Time• Outdoor Gear Rental• Intramural Sports• UAA Athletics/Tickets free for students taking six or more

credits with a valid Wolfcard ID. Wells Fargo Sport Complex Room 220. Companion ticket for $5.00. Free parking passes also available in limited numbers.• Hockey• Basketball (men’s and women’s teams)

• Wells Fargo Sports Complex• UAA Crafts Fair• Theatre and Dance Productions at Wendy Williamson

Auditorium and the Fine Arts Building• Student Discounts at participating businesses

Anchorage Resources• Finding Childcare:

• Child Care Connection

• Finding a Doctor: • Check Preferred Providers under United Healthcare• Providence Health & Services Alaska• Alaska Regional Hospital• Alaska Native Medical Center• www.anchorage.md/

• Finding a Dentist: www.1800dentist.com

• Finding a Veterinarian: • Pet Emergency Treatment http://petemergencytreatment.com/ Open

24/7• VCA Animal Hospitals – www.vcashospitals.com/

Anchorage Resources con’t.• Finding Housing:

• UAA Housing• Check the bulletin boards around campus• Apartments for rent -• Homes for rent -

Family Resources• Tanaina Child Development Center• Family Activities• Playgrounds and Parks• Pet Resources

Getting Around • Seawolf Shuttle Service – Intercampus bus service

• Bike Trails

• Public Bus Routes – People Mover• The Municipality of Anchorage offers a public bus system called the People Mover. The

buses typically run every hour between 6am and 10pm during weekdays and between 10am and 5pm on weekends. There are 14 bus routes, serving more than 1,100 bus stops in Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Peters Creek.

• Riding the People Mover is FREE for UAA students with a valid Wolfcard (Student ID Card). 

• For more information about how to ride the bus and how to get to the mall and other common places, go to the Public Bus Information Handout.

• Automobile Information• If you drive your car to campus, you will need a parking permit. Parking Services is on the

bottom floor of the Bookstore.

• Yellow Cab (222-2222)

Anchorage Resources• Finding Food & Beverages

• Campus Eateries- Creekside Eatery in the Gorsuch Commons , Cuddy Hall, Fireside Café, Student Union’s Subway, Mein Bowl or Tsunami Sushi

• Restaurants-So many options. We have Thai, Pho, Chinese, Japanese, Sushi, Italian, Pizza, Steak, Vegan, Greek.

• Grocery Stores• Carr’s Safeway• Fred Meyers• WalMart• New Sagaya• Natural Pantry

• Warehouse Stores • Costco• Sam’s Club

• Coffee Shops• Coffee Shops are everywhere in Anchorage. Little huts of java are everywhere. Our city is the

Alpha and Omega of drive through coffee.• Lovely dine in coffee is also available at Starbucks, Kaladi Brothers, Jitters and Sleepy Dog in

Eagle River

Housing• Utilities

• Cable

Matanuska Telephone Association Digital TV

GCI

Direct TV Anchorage

• Electric• Chugach Electric Association Inc.• Anchorage Municipal Light and Power• Matanuska Electric Association

• Garbage and Trash Collection• Alaska Waste• RedBox Refuse

• Recycling• Curbside recycling available from Alaska Waste

• Telephone

Matanuska Telephone Association

GCI

• Anchorage Water and Wastewater

Staying Informed

• Newspapers• The Northern Light• Anchorage Daily News

1610 AM Wolf-Radio: UAA has a parking/emergency radio transmitter which operates on 1610 AM.

Emergency Communication - In the event of an emergency, UAA telephones act as speakers to broadcast emergency announcements. Call (907) 786-1800 for emergency information.

The UAA Web site at www.uaa.alaska.edu is updated. Detailed information about emergencies is posted on the Green & Gold News site at http://greenandgold.uaa.alaska.edu.

International Student Information• The International Student Services Office is part of the

Office of Admissions and is located at University Center. Services provided by this office include admissions and immigration compliance, as well as general university information and resources.

UAA Graduate School welcomes you to Fall 2012

A human being is

not attaining his full heights

until he is educated.

Horace Mann