Chancellor Rogers attended the February 20th UAF Staff Council meeting. It was important to him to address the council in person to provide information on a variety of topics.
* The core operating budget approved by Governor Palin will cover pay raises, operating expenses, cooperative extension, maintenance and energy programs.
* The stimulus package has 8 million dollars for education and higher education, so UAF is hoping to see some of these funds.
* There is a slim to none chance the Life Science Building will happen at this time.
* There is money coming from the Federal Agency of Natural Sciences for the Arctic Research Vessel which is operated by UAF.
* The Alaska Volcano Observatory will also receive funds in their work.
* The Pell Grant will be increased by $500 over the next 2 years.
* There is 7 - 8 billion dollars of the stimulus package to increase rural broadband connectivity nationwide.
* Toolik Lake will have a benefit of 5 million dollars from the stimulus package in their work.
* Chancellor Rogers is interested in staff feedback on the supervisory training that has been occuring.
The University of Alaska regents believe that “the opportunity for faculty, staff and students to participate in the governance of the university is important to its effective operation.” UAF Staff Council is your “opportunity” to participate in governance and contribute to the future of our university.
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