University of Alaska Anchorage

09/18/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2026 13:43

Help support the UAA Faculty and Staff Association

Dear Colleagues,

With the upcoming general election, a new governor and a new legislative session, your support of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association is more important than ever.

Founded in 1971, the UAA Faculty and Staff Association is a voluntary organization and registered political action committee (PAC) that operates independently of the university's formal structure. Our mission is to advocate for the growth, development and long-term success of UAA.

We meet regularly with legislators, candidates, members of the Board of Regents and university officials to champion UAA's priorities -- chief among them, securing a stable and adequate budget, and increasing funding for building repair, renovation,
maintenance and student scholarships.

Our current advocacy efforts include:

  • Tracking legislation that affects the University of Alaska
  • Evaluating the performance of Anchorage-area legislators
  • Supporting candidates who prioritize UAA through campaign contributions
  • Promoting campaigns on behalf of the UA system

In recent years, we have advocated for:

  • Stable funding for student scholarships
  • Increased investment in building maintenance
  • Reauthorization of vocational and technical education funding
  • Expansion of WWAMI medical education support
  • Solving UA's land grant deficit

We need your help to continue this work. Your contribution keeps the Association active
and effective. Please consider donating today to support our efforts on behalf of UAA.
To contribute or learn more:

Thank you for standing with us in support of UAA.

UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee

Craig Mead, Enrollment Services (Co-Chair)
Stephen Rollins, Library (RET) (Co-Chair)
Armin Abdihodzic, Music (Treasurer)
Mark Fitch, Mathematics
Ian Hartman, IS
Dawn Humenik, SSBCI
Jackie Pflaum, Nursing (RET)
Kim Stanford, GSS


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