UAS Student Guide

Mission

The University of Alaska Southeast is a student-centered university that provides instruction in liberal arts, professional, and technical fields. On the homelands of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, we serve the coastal environments, cultures, economies, and communities of Alaska through interdisciplinary education, workforce development, and scholarship, research, and creative activity.

Vision

The University of Alaska Southeast is recognized as a destination of choice for students seeking excellent academic programs and engaging learning opportunities that integrate the coastal environments, cultures, economies, and communities of Alaska.

Values

Excellence

We pursue excellence through continuous improvement and innovation in teaching, community engagement, and research, scholarship, and creative expression.

Diversity

We embody and respect the diversity of each individual’s culture, talents and abilities, and educational goals with special attention to Alaska Native heritage unique to Southeast Alaska.

Access

We create accessibility to programs and services through use of technology, innovative and creative practices, and personalized services.

Collaboration

We forge dynamic and cooperative partnerships internally among students, faculty, and staff and externally with other academic institutions, government agencies, business and industry, and community-based organizations to enhance our effectiveness.

Sustainability

We contribute to the economic, social, and ecological sustainability and quality of life of the southeast region and state, nation, and world using the unique opportunities available (e.g., coastal environment, Tongass National Forest, glacial ecosystem, Juneau as Alaska’s capital city).

Stewardship

We are responsible stewards in the use of our resources and are accountable for results working in an environment that values the contributions of all (e.g., administration, faculty, staff, and students).

Core Objectives

Core Objective 1: Provide Access to Higher Education for All Students

Core Objective 2: Deliver Academic Excellence through Instruction, Scholarship, Research and Creative Expression

Core Objective 3: Increase Student Success

Core Objective 4: Be a Great Place to Work for all Employees

Core Objective 5: Maintain Relevance through Productive Relationships within Southeast Alaska