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Tag: Jim Johnsen
News Roundup
U of Alaska President Resigns After Criticism of His Vision, Comments on Diversity
The University of Alaska’s president Jim Johnsen resigned Monday after weekslong criticism from many faculty about his lack of vision for the institution and what they said were his tone-deaf comments on diversity. “The decision regarding a change in leadership was mutual and was made after considerable reflection by the board,” said the university’s Board […]
June 23, 2020
African-American
U of Alaska President Apologizes for Comments on Diversity
University of Alaska president Jim Johnsen on Tuesday apologized for not acknowledging “my own white privilege” in what many said were his tone deaf recent comments on diversity, reported KTVA. His comments were criticized by many faculty at the University of Alaska system. The university’s faculty union called for his resignation for these comments and […]
June 17, 2020
COVID-19
U of Alaska to Furlough All Senior Administrators, Including President, Chancellors
The beleaguered University of Alaska (UA) this week said it will furlough all of its top administrators, including the institution’s president, chancellors and deans, in the upcoming fiscal year, to deal with revenue loss due to the coronavirus pandemic, reported Alaska Public Radio. UA has also furloughed 120 lower-level employees. The university is already grappling […]
April 30, 2020
Leadership & Policy
University of Alaska President Vows to Give Back His Bonus
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen has pledged to donate his $50,000 bonus to the school. The university’s Board of Regents approved a $50,000 bonus for Johnsen last week, The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. “As president, I am committed to giving back to this great university,” Johnsen said, “and to supporting the […]
September 20, 2017
Faculty & Staff
University of Alaska President Faces No-confidence Vote
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The University of Alaska’s president is facing a no-confidence vote related to a decision to put the school of education at the Juneau campus instead of in Fairbanks. The Fairbanks Faculty Senate is expected to take up the issue Monday, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. The proposed resolutions declare the faculty do […]
February 5, 2017
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