University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau • Ketchikan • Sitka
FY15 Operating Request Increment Summary
Increment Title
Director of UAS Center for Mine Training
Coordinator for First Year Experience at UAS
Disability Support Coordinator
Career Pathways Partnership Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
SDI Category
Productive Partnerships
Student Achievement & Attainment
Student Achievement & Attainment
Student Achievement & Attainment
Student Achievement & Attainment
Total Operating Request
GF
90.0
102.0
58.1
71.0
58.0
NGF
27.8
34.0
19.4
24.0
19.0
Total
117.8
136.0
77.5
95.0
77.0
379.1
124.2
503.3
FY15 Operating Request Narrative
Priority 1: Director of UAS Center for Mine Training
(Replace FY14 one-time appropriation)
90.0 GF 27.8 NGF
117.8 Total
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UAS Center for Mine Training (CMT) was created after receiving a $300,000 donation from Hecla Greens Creek in
June of 2011.
 The Director creates and provides curriculum for the Hecla Greens Creek Mine Training Career Pathway.
 The Director teaches two introductory courses which are the first steps in the career pathway.
o After these courses, the student enter into the UAS Mine Mechanics Occupational Endorsement (OE) and
then the Power Technology Associates of Applied Science (AAS) with an emphasis in Diesel, all funded by
the HGC donation through FY15.
 In cooperation with University of Alaska Mining and Petroleum Training Service UAS provides:
o Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) trainings
o Entry-Level Underground Mine Training which leads to jobs in local mines
o Operates the Mine Simulator Training Program
o Represents UAS Center for Mine Training locally, regionally, statewide, and internationally.
 The UAS Center for Mine Training is becoming an internationally recognized center for training miners with state
of the art training aids, faculty and facilities.
The 2013 Legislature provided one-time funding at $117.8 for support of this program for FY14. This request is to
establish this as on-going increment as part of the UAS base operating budget.
Priority 2: Coordinator for First Year Experience at UAS
(New Funding Request)
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102.0 GF 34.0 NGF
136.0 Total
UAS currently has a limited First Year Experience (FYE) program.
The opening of the new 120-bed freshmen residence hall:
o Provides an excellent opportunity to build a FYE program among the freshmen residents, commuter freshmen
and transfer and exchange students
o A First Year Experience Coordinator will assist in engaging these students in their programs and the
university as a whole.
A successful FYE experience should result in increased retention and academic success for the students involved.
Small programs and/or events over the past several years were presented to our student body as precursors to a
full-fledged FYE. These programs can now be included within the larger FYE program that this new position will
coordinate:
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 One-Campus, One Book
 Allied Leadership Initiative (AL-I)
 Spirit of Alaska Retreat (SOAR)
 Math and English Boot Camps
The FYE Coordinator will work with faculty and staff to target classes, events and programs to involve the first time
student in a variety of experiences.
In addition, this position will teach classes within the residence hall facility specifically tailored to first year students
This increased engagement will result in higher retention rates and better overall academic success, increase student credit hours
(120 credit hours/year), and university generated revenue.
Priority 3: Disability Support Coordinator
(Replace FY14 one-time appropriation)
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58.1 GF 19.4 NGF
77.5 Total
Students seeking accommodations for disabilities are one of the fastest growing sub-populations at UAS.
On the Juneau campus, there has been a 73% Increase in requests from 2009 to 2012.
o Federal ADA guidelines now require Disability Services Offices to start the process of accommodation for
students with disabilities before official documentation is provided.
o This significantly increased the workload in the Disability Services Office, and we anticipate that UAS will
see this upward trend continue in future years.
Need 1.5 FTE:
o Currently UAS has a .5 FTE professional staff dedicated to providing this service.
o The campus has been utilizing temporary hires to meet current need.
This position will assist in building retention among students with disabilities:
o Increase both credit hours and completion rates;
o Engage students upon their entry to the UA System and give them a solid basis from which to determine
what program of study they need and the tools with which to complete the program.
o Align with three UAS strategic plan core themes:
 Student Success: Directly provides necessary services for successful completion of courses
 Teaching and Learning: By connecting students with disabilities prior to the beginning of their classes
Disability Support is able to connect with both the student and their instructors to confirm any
additional support needed.
 Community Engagement: UAS’ Disability Support works with other local Disability Support agencies
such as REACH, SAIL, and DVR to ensure that our students get the best assistance available.
This program will engage students upon their entry to the UA system. It will give them a solid basis from which to determine what
program of study they need and the tools with which to complete that program.
Priority 4: Career Pathways Partnership Coordinator
(New Funding Request)
71.0 GF 24.0 NGF
95.0 Total
1. A Career Pathway is education, training and support services used to help people get high-demand jobs or get
promoted in a high-demand field.
o The focus of the program
 Assists students and potential students build or make changes to their careers, including students
who transition from high school to college, the workforce to college, and from college to
employment.
 Research indicates this model of education works well for workforce development and student
success.
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Career Pathways Coordinator works directly with
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 school districts
 high demand industries
 Alaska Native Organizations
Career Pathways Coordinator
 Organizes, promotes, informs, and advises students and potential students of the benefits of creating a
personalized plan of study for high demand occupations both regionally and across the state of Alaska
 Works with incoming freshmen, transfer students and non-traditional students to maximize the student’s
ability to succeed.
 Works with students both locally and at a distance.
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UAS Ketchikan offers the Associate of Arts and the only state-wide Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Arts
Social Science degrees via e-learning
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Prepares students for careers in high demand career fields.
o Ketchikan is the hub for maritime activity
o It is the home to the Alaska Marine Highway System and Alaska Ship and Dry Dock
o Is the primary educational provider for the AMHS and recently developed a multi-skilled industrial
technology program for the shipyard and other maritime industries.
o UAS has begun developing a medical assisting program for the health care industry requested by the local
health care provider in Ketchikan.
o UAS offers the only e-learning teacher education program in the state.
With a Career Pathway Coordinator to guide the student into developing a clear plan, the student will reach their
educational and career goals in less time and at less cost.
Priority 5: Assistant Professor of Public Administration
(New Funding Request)
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58.0 GF 19.0 NGF
77.0 Total
Substantial program growth past academic years, 2011-2013
o Enrollment and admissions
 Enrollment = 62% increase AY13
Currently pursuing a framework to restructure and reestablish the Certified Public Manager (CPM) program as a
pilot program within the southeast region.
2010 survey of MPA program established:
o 60% of current or potential students in public sector workforce (state, federal, local government)
o MPA program has successfully implemented curriculum addressing state and federal governmental
management and administration but is in need of a specialist to develop curriculum in the area of local
government management.
This position will
o Assist in the positive growth of enrollment seen by the MPA over the past five years
o Allow for the implementation of a professional development initiative within the southeast region of
Alaska.
o Help the program to continue with the implementation of the recommendations of the five year program
review.
o Develop a Master’s level, professional development curriculum to meet the needs of local government
managers in Alaska.
o Assist in aligning the core themes as articulated in the UAS 2010-2017 Strategic and Assessment Plan
 Student Success,
 Teaching and Learning,
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 Community Engagement and Research
 Creative Expression
Address the University of Alaska Strategic Direction Initiative themes of
 Student Achievement and Attainment
 Productive Partnerships with Public Entities and Private Industries
 Research and Development to Sustain Alaska’s Communities and Economic Growth
 Accountability to the People of Alaska
The School of Management requests approval for a full time Tenure Track Bipartite Assistant Professor of Public
Administration for the AY 2014-2015. This position is integral to continuing the successful implementation of the Master of
Public Administration degree at UAS.
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