Mission

The University of Alaska approved 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's latest mission statement at its June 8, 2012 meeting. The following statement is now contained in UA Board of Regents Policy 01.01.030:

51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and an international center for research, education, and the arts, emphasizing the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples. 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø integrates teaching, research, and public service as it educates students for active citizenship and prepares them for lifelong learning and careers.

Vision statement:

Excellence through transformative experiences

Defined as:

51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is renowned for its Arctic research, Alaska Native and Indigenous programs, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and hands-on, personalized learning. 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides a world-class experience — energized by innovative research, community engagement, student-centered teaching and creative expression.

51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's mission fulfillment indicators

  • Student success and degree attainment: Students are at the heart of 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's mission. We are committed to the success of all students.
  • Research: 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a Land, Sea and Space Grant University, and research is integral to our identity, mission and goals.
  • Skilled workforce: 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's mission include educating students for active citizenship and preparing them for lifelong learning and careers. We play a key role in preparing Alaska's workforce.
  • Community and Belonging: 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and supportive community.
About the indicators

51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's key messages

  1. We are Alaska's research university and America's arctic university.
    • 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a national and world leader in climate change and arctic rese