University Of Alaska Anchorage: Vice Provost & COH Dean Jeff Jessee Announces Retirement

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

April 16, 2021

Dear UAA community,

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my intention to retire as vice provost of
UA health programs and dean of the UAA College of Health on July 31 of this year.
Serving the University of Alaska for the past four years has been an enormous honor,
and stepping away from this role will be bittersweet. I feel it is the right time,
though, as I look forward to the new opportunities that retirement will bring.

Since beginning my role in 2017, I’ve been fortunate to work with many of UAA’s exceptional
faculty and staff. This has been an absolute highlight of my time here. The university
community’s tenacity, creativity and commitment to Alaska are a constant inspiration
to me — and make me deeply optimistic about the many achievements that I know are
in UAA’s future.

As the university begins its search for an interim vice provost and dean, we will
ensure a seamless leadership transition and a continuation of our college’s essential
mission. We’ve been through significant challenges during my time here — from the
2018 earthquake, to budget reductions, to an unprecedented pandemic. Through it all,
the College of Health has remained dedicated to the success of our students and the
health needs of our state. I am deeply proud of this work, and I know it will continue.

It has been a true privilege to serve UAA, and I look forward to my remaining months
as part of the university community.

In good health,Jeff JesseeDean of the UAA College of HealthVice Provost for UA Health Programs

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