University Of Alaska Anchorage: Announcing The Approval And Effective Date Of Updated Remote Work Regulations

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

October 1, 2021

In the spring, Interim President Pitney charged a team with researching long-term remote work arrangements, investigating how we can best
apply the remote workplace to the University of Alaska, and making recommendations
to revise the university policy and regulation accordingly. I am pleased to announce
that the team has concluded its work, and Interim President Pitney has approved the
updated remote work regulations, effective Nov. 1.

UA Human Resources has created a new Remote Work website. The website provides information about the updated regulations, administrative guidelines
for remote work and also tools and resources for employees and supervisors. Starting
October 7, remote work training sessions will be available for HR coordinators, employees,
and supervisors. While the session may focus on a particular group, all are welcome
to attend any session. The training schedule will be available on the Labor and Employee Engagement training calendar and also announced in newsletters and university communications.

Employee engagement, feedback and input through surveys and communication with the
remote work teams has been vital to the project’s success. We received feedback on
the draft regulations and incorporated governance and employee recommendations into
this final version. Thank you for your input. 

This project has been a major undertaking, and I believe it was the best way forward
in a modern and changing higher education landscape while being inclusive of our UA
community. 

Thank you to everyone for being involved and engaged in this process and for your
continued service to the University of Alaska.

David Bishko Acting Chief Human Resources Officer

This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.