FY15 UAA Operating Budget Request
Revised August 7, 2013
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY15 Operating Budget Requests
Program Increments and Fixed Costs Requests
PROGRAM INCREMENTS
MAU
Ranking
Program SDI
Area
1
Partnerships:
Public/Industry
2
Partnerships:
Public/Industry
3
Research &
Development
4
Partnerships:
Public/Industry
5
Partnerships:
Public/Industry
6
Partnerships:
AK Schools
7
Partnerships:
Public/Industry
8
Partnerships:
Public/Industry
9
Student
Achievement
10
Partnerships:
Public/Industry
11
Partnerships:
Public/Industry
Total Program Requests
Title
GF
NGF
Alaska Health Workforce Pipeline (AHEC)
652.9
75.0
Improving Alaskans’ Access to Health Care Through
Workforce Supply
Alaska Center for Economic Development
Entrepreneurship Activities
Response to Mining Industry Training Needs in
Geology
Aviation Technology Flight Operations Safety and
Oversight
Strengthen Education Methodologies for Alaska
Native Students
Diversifying Funding Streams for a Sustainable
Future
Support Engineering Technical Instruction Needs
190.0
40.0
300.0
50.0
200.0
20.0
160.4
20.0
100.0
25.0
362.0
150.0
87.0
10.0
75.0
5.0
139.4
20.0
75.0
75.0
$2,341.7
$490.0
Advising Tools to Provide Clear Pathways
High Demand Health Career Expansion- Dietetics
and Nutrition
Mat Su Valley Center for Arts and Learning Facility
Manager
FIXED COST INCREMENTS
1
Fixed Costs
2
Fixed Costs
3
Fixed Costs
4
Fixed Costs
5
Fixed Costs
Total Fixed Costs
AK Airlines Center (Sports Arena) Operating Costs
Mat Su VCAL Operating Costs
Bragaw Office Building 3-1901
PWSCC Wellness Center Addition Operating Costs
UAA KPC Career Tech Operating Costs
GRAND TOTAL – PROGRAM INCREMENTS AND FIXED COSTS
1
2,720.0
465.0
167.4
54.5
28.8
$3,435.7
$5,777.4
$490.0
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY15 Operating Budget Requests
Program Increments:
1. Alaska Health Workforce Pipeline
$652.9 GF
$75.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
Alaska’s small population and remote geography creates a challenge for recruiting and retaining a
quality healthcare workforce, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Eight years ago, UA
and multiple public and private stakeholders organized an effort to receive federal Area Health
Education Center (AHEC) funding to address the health care workforce needs of Alaska. The AHEC
mission is to achieve three goals:
 developing and sustaining a strong local health workforce in Alaska by engaging youth and
others to enter health careers
 recruiting health students to consider working in rural and underserved areas of the state by
providing clinical experiences in these communities during their training
 retaining health professionals in these regions by providing accessible continuing education and
professional development opportunities
This healthcare pathway effort has been very successful in Alaska, supporting 3,733 students to
complete 7,999 clinical rotations across Alaska; reaching over 2,492 youth through engagement
activities, and providing 505 continuing education opportunities to professionals. Since 2006, 1,089
students have graduated and employment locations were tracked for 762 through the State of Alaska
Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). According to DOLWD, 18% work in a rural
borough or census tract, compared with national rural recruitment rates for new graduates of 8-12%.
Today, the Alaska AHEC program is at a critical juncture due to scheduled severe reduction (over 70%)
of federal grant funding for four of the five AHEC regional partner sites, those based in Bethel,
Fairbanks, Ketchikan and Anchorage. This request will maintain efforts in those communities. Without
funding, engaging, preparing, recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals will be critically
compromised, negatively affecting access to quality health care for Alaska residents. Without stable
funding, at least two regional Centers will likely close, as the reduced federal funds do not cover even
one staff person. Other activities will have to be greatly curtailed.
The AHEC system is a high priority of the University’s partners in the Alaska Health Workforce
Coalition, including the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, Alaska Hospital and Nursing Home
Association, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Alaska Primary Care Association, and many
others.
2
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY15 Operating Budget Requests
2. Improving Alaskans’ Access to Health Care Through Workforce Supply
$190.0 GF
$40.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
Based on evidence derived from applied research, the Office of Health Workforce Development at UAA
works collaboratively with the colleges and campuses of the University of Alaska system to implement,
improve and articulate health professions programs to respond to Alaska’s workforce needs, and to
distribute them through e-learning across the state whenever feasible. Working in synchrony with
external industry and agency partners, the Office facilitates multi-MAU alliances, work groups and
major projects within UA to make the best use of scarce resources to address workforce shortages and
prepare Alaskans for high demand, legacy jobs in health care. The Office also manages the activities of
the Alaska Health Workforce Coalition, a collaborative partnership of health care industry, education
and government entities. It coordinates the implementation of the Coalition’s 2010 Workforce Plan,
and is responsible for many of the Plan’s action items. An increased and related responsibility to
coordinate and carry out collaborative health systems and workforce research has also developed.
The Office manages the Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing (RRANN) program
and supports other health pathways programs. Working with school districts and communities to
engage youth into health careers and providing required continuing education for health professionals
are also core functions of the Office.
The workload burden of the Office increased when the responsibilities of the UA Office of Health
Programs shifted to it in 2010. Previously supported by federal infrastructure funding that is no longer
available, the Office requires funding to maintain existing personnel and level of effort.
3. Entrepreneurship Activities Spur Economic Growth of Alaska
$300.0 GF
$50.0 NGF
Theme: Research and Development to Sustain Alaska’s Economic Growth and Enhance Communities
The University of Alaska Center for Economic Development (UACED) requests base funding for the
Entrepreneurship Initiative (CEDEI) to promote and encourage entrepreneurship activities throughout
the University of Alaska system and throughout Alaska. A new CEDEI Director will develop and teach
entrepreneurship interdisciplinary courses, conduct research, and develop a UA student consulting
program. The Director will coordinate programs such as the veteran’s Boot Camp prisoner
entrepreneurship program, Lemonade Day and other efforts to establish entrepreneurial capacity and
support systems. Funding will create student intern positions to support specific industry sectors
(fisheries, mining and energy) as well as conduct analysis of student/faculty ideas that have a high
potential for commercialization. An Entrepreneurship and Leadership seminar series will include
successful entrepreneurs, researchers, investors and innovators who are focused on emerging market
sectors important to Alaska’s economy. Funding will educate and encourage new and innovative
thinking, venture competencies, and leadership to assist local businesses, and positively influence the
economic growth of Alaska. The UACED serves the entire State of Alaska—with special attention
focused on rural and largely native Alaskan community areas.
3
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY15 Operating Budget Requests
4. Response to Mining Industry Geology Training Needs
$200.0 GF
$20.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
UAA’s Geology program has partnered with the Mining Industry to produce graduates that are well
trained to meet the growing needs of Alaska’s resource extraction economy, however, an assessment
of industry needs facilitated by the Department of Geology’s Community Advisory Board and
conversations with mining industry representatives highlighted two important needs. First, UAA’s
Geology program needs to provide more emphasis on economic geology, and, second, it needs to be
more thoroughly grounded in environmental geology. To meet these needs, two tenure track faculty
in Geology are requested: one in Economic Geology (to replace temporary funding by industry), and
one in Environmental Geology to meet the additional need for trained geologists. Geology is a recent
degree at UAA and has grown to a program of over a hundred majors with excellent job placement
within the field.
5. Aviation Technology Flight Operations Safety and Oversight
$160.4 GF
$20.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
UAA operates the only flight training program offered by the University of Alaska system in conjunction
with the associate and bachelor degree programs in professional piloting. This increment will fund the
flight operations general manager and the flight operations coordinator—two positions critical to the
continued safety and success of the Aviation Technology Division’s FAA-approved Part 141 flight
training program. Flight operations personnel play a pivotal role in risk management and professional
supervision of flight training, including the program’s emergency response procedures. The flight
operations manager selects, manages and mentors the program’s certified flight instructors. The flight
manager performs the final quality-control flights with piloting students before they take their FAA
check rides to earn their licenses or certifications. The coordinator maintains records of the financial
transactions for the pay-as-you-go flight operations and coordinates aircraft assignments in real time
to accommodate aircraft maintenance, weather, and/or other flight delays. These are continuing
positions in support of Alaska’s high-demand career fields in aviation and transportation. The positions
have been funded since FY08 by TVEP funds which are scheduled to discontinue in FY15.
6. Strengthen Education Methodologies for Alaska Native Students
$100.0 GF
$25.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Alaska’s Schools
While Alaska’s indigenous students comprise approximately 25% of the State’s student population,
representation of Alaska Natives in the education workforce is only 5-7%. The College of Education
(COE) seeks support to establish a Center of Alaska Native Education and Pedagogical Studies. The
mission of this unique Center will be to transform education for Alaska’s indigenous peoples through
the preparation of Alaska Native educators who are knowledgeable about both Western and
indigenous educational practices, histories and philosophies. The pedagogical studies component will
seek not only to impart best practice for the education of indigenous students but also to contribute to
4
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY15 Operating Budget Requests
the field through research conducted by students and faculty. Outreach programs for non-Native
students and other interested parties will be developed, as will partnerships with appropriate entities.
The Center of Alaska Native Education and Pedagogical Studies will draw on current COE faculty
expertise for resources and research currently located in the COE. Additional funds are requested to
support one new position: a facilitator for the center who will coordinate internal efforts, facilitate
collaboration between UAA faculty/staff and outside agencies and organizations, connect with schools
and district offices, liaise with potential and current students, and publicize center activities, efforts
and issues.
7. Diversifying Funding Streams for a Sustainable Future
$362.0 GF
$150.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
A well-supported University Advancement operation will expand pursuit of private funding for
research; educate the public on progress in high demand job areas; support large infrastructure
projects; and increase fund development for student scholarships and other access, persistence and
completion strategies. Over the last five years, the UAA Advancement office has raised an average of
over $10 million per year and has seen the successful roll out of UAA’s Branding Campaign. However, a
continuing lack of administrative support in the fundraising and in the public relations units within
Advancement has become a limiting factor to productivity and needs to be addressed. This request
will fund an assistant director of annual giving, a development specialist and a development
coordinator. These positions are instrumental to ensuring an influx of new donors to UAA, cultivation
and stewardship of existing donors and the on-going solicitation of major gifts. It will also fund a new
social media specialist, an essential position for communications with students and the campus
community. An additional public/media relations specialist will provide critically important
redundancy in our crisis response and media relations functions.
All of these positions are now necessary to the department substructure in support of university
advancement, public relations and development work at UAA.
8. Support Engineering Technical Instruction Needs
$87.0 GF
$10.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
Funding and authority are requested to hire a permanent full-time Computers and Software
Coordinator to maintain specialized School of Engineering (SOE) teaching and research software, to
coordinate hardware needs of 6 SOE computer labs with ITS, to train and supervise student lab
monitors, and to support audiovisual synchronous distance delivery for the Project Management
program at the University Center. This position is currently being filled with a temporary position; a
permanent position is necessary to continue specialized support for unique hardware, software, and
A/V resources, as well as for continuity as the school prepares to relocate to new and renovated
buildings. This position provides internal assistance to SOE faculty and staff and provides a single point
of contact for UAA IT Services support. A permanent presence is required within the school to manage
unique software licenses and a specialized IT and A/V equipment inventory. An embedded position
5
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY15 Operating Budget Requests
within SOE enables frequent and continuous contact with faculty to verify technical requirements and
ensure the latest versions of software are installed.
9. Advising Tools to Provide Clear Pathways
$75.0 GF
$5.0 NGF
Theme: Student Achievement and Attainment
Funding is needed to continue production of 12 Career Cluster Guidebooks and 133 Educational
Pathway Fact Sheets used in advising for every degree and certification program in the Anchorage
MAU. The Pathway Fact Sheets are updated continually and re-printed with each update. The Career
Cluster Guidebooks were finished and printed this year and are being distributed to high schools and
other entities statewide. The Career Cluster Guidebooks utilize an interest survey and explain how
different educational pathways lead to a career in a desired trade or field. All UAA academic
departments purchase the Fact Sheets to use during advising appointment and for promoting their
programs. Advising and Testing and other offices such as Native Student Services, Student Support
Services, and Disability Support Services purchase the sheets for advising purposes. Discontinuation of
the program would leave departments without current high quality career/major guidance materials.
Moreover, the Fact Sheets provide a consistent presentation of UAA Academic information – allowing
students to effectively compare different programs. This too would be lost if the program closes –
making more difficult for current and future students to compare programs and plan a path to
graduation. Technical Vocational Education Program (TVEP) funding for the program coordinator (0.75
FTE) will end after FY14.
10. High Demand Health Career Expansion- Dietetics and Nutrition
$139.4 GF
$20.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
In AY11, UAA opened two statewide, distance-delivered bachelor’s degree programs in the highdemand career fields of dietetics and nutrition. These programs were designed by a joint industryuniversity planning group to meet the state’s needs for more healthcare professionals educated in
these fields. The dietetics baccalaureate program prepares students to enter UAA’s graduate
internship in dietetics, the internship meets the requirements for becoming a registered dietician. High
student demand for the nutrition bachelor’s degree exceeded program capacity and admissions were
suspended in 2012 until new resources were secured to accommodate program growth; 105 majors
enrolled in the B.S. in Nutrition in 2011-2012, with 20 additional majors enrolling in the dietetics
program. Coursework offered in dietetics and nutrition also supports other high-demand programs
such as nursing, medical laboratory technology, radiology, dental hygiene and early childhood
education. In response to high student demand for the nutrition major, and for the online dietetics and
nutrition courses, an additional term faculty position was funded by TVEP in FY13; this increment is to
provide permanent general funds for continuing this faculty position.
6
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY15 Operating Budget Requests
11. Mat-Su Valley Center for Arts and Learning (VCAL) Facility Manager
$75.0 GF
$75.0 NGF
Theme: Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
With the passage of the statewide GO Bonds in the fall of 2010, funding was secured for the VCAL
facility on the Mat-Su College campus. As the design and the construction of this facility are
completed, MSC will recruit and hire appropriate personnel to manage and operate the
theatre/auditorium. A facility manager is a key staff component and will schedule and solicit facility
uses, develop operational policies and procedures and participate in the latter stages of the
construction to better understand and operate the facility. Operationally, VCAL will have both
community and college uses. University generated revenue and increased semester credit hours will
be impacted starting in FY15 by theatre operations and additional classes held in the facility.
Fixed Costs:
1. UAA Alaska Airlines Center (Sports Arena) Facility Operating Costs
$2,720.0 GF
The UAA Sports Arena comes on line in July 2014. M & R is estimated at $1.64M (1.5% of TPC $109M);
Operating (utilities, custodial, grounds) is $1.08M ($5.50/GSF x $197,000 GSF.)
2. Mat Su VCAL Operating Costs and Facility Coordinator
$465.0 GF
Mat Su Valley Center for Arts and Learning (VCAL) comes on line in July 2014. M & R is estimated at
$300K (1.5% of $20M TPC); Operating is $165.0 ($5.50/GSF x 30,000 GSF.)
3. Bragaw Office Building 3-1901
$167.4 GF
Bragaw Office Building 3-1901 comes on line in Spring 2014. M&R and operating costs of $612.4 are
offset by savings from the Diplomacy Building of $445.0, for a total request of $167.4.
Bragaw: M & R $240.0 (1.5% of $16M); Operating $372.4 ($5.50/GSF x 67,700 GSF.)
Diplomacy: M & R $142.5 (1.5% of $9.5M adj value); Operating $302.5 ($5.50/GSF x 55,000 GSF)
Net Additional Costs $167.4: M& R $97.5; Operating $69.9)
4. PWSCC Wellness Center Renewal and Addition Facility Operating Costs
$54.5 GF
Completion of the PWSCC Wellness Center Renewal and Addition is expected in July 2013. Total
annual operating costs of $54.5 are requested for the additional 4,450 GSF:
M&R is estimated at $32.25 (1.5% of total project cost $2,150.0)
Operating expense for the additional space is 4,450 GSF x $5/GSF = $22.25
7
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY15 Operating Budget Requests
5. KPC Career Tech Facility Operating Costs
$28.8 GF
The KPC Career Tech facility is expected to come on-line in July 2013 or the beginning of
FY14. Approximately eleven months of facility operating costs were received in the FY14 budget
process. The final one-month of operating expense is requested in FY15. Total annual operating costs
of $325.6 are based on two components:
M&R is estimated at 1.5% of total project cost of $15,250.0 = $228.75
Operating expense estimated at $5/gsf for 19,370 gsf = $96.85
8