The University of Alaska system has defined “consent” for the first time when it comes to sexual misconduct terminology. One expert calls the definition good, but thinks it could go further.
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Fish waste-to-compost project starting in Dillingham this month
Around this time next year, Dillingham gardeners should have access to compost made from the waste of locally caught salmon. A grant-funded project is taking off at the local landfill in August, and it will need some good fish waste to get going.
Federal agency launches website to help universities, colleges deal with campus violence
The website was launched nine months after the U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office announced it would be investigating post-secondary institutions across the nation — including the University of Alaska system.
Ketchikan campus director takes interim UAS provost position
University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan Campus Director Priscilla Schulte has accepted a temporary assignment as provost for UAS, effective Aug. 9, and will relocate to Juneau for the coming academic year.
Sikuliaq docks in Nome, previews upcoming research missions
The Sikuliaq will be working in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas through November on three different research assignments.
Federal auroral program to be transferred to UAF
The university system is loaning UAF $2 million dollars to get the facility back into operation.