University of Alaska President search firm listening sessions

Dec. 1, 2025

Note: During the listening sessions at UAF, the search firm will take feedback on both the UAF chancellor search and the UA president search. The firm is also taking feedback via anonymous online forms for both the and the . 

The UA Board of Regents has retained WittKieffer, a nationally recognized executive search firm, to support the search for UA鈥檚 next permanent president. UA students, staff and faculty, and community members from around the state are invited to provide input and feedback on the characteristics and qualities they would like to see in UA鈥檚 next permanent president.

Students, staff and faculty will be able to attend their listening sessions in person or virtually. A UA login will be required to register for and participate in virtual sessions. Members of the general public may attend the in-person listening sessions scheduled for Juneau, 海角论坛 and Anchorage. 海角论坛 sessions are scheduled for Dec. 9 and 10.

Tuesday, Dec. 9 - 海角论坛 (UAF)

  • 海角论坛 Community Listening Session
    5:30-6:30 p.m.
    Bunnell Building, Schaible Auditorium
    1790 Tanana Loop 海角论坛, AK 99709
    Parking is free after 5 p.m.; the following lots are recommended: Bunnell South (3G), Eielson South (3C), or Signers (3A). (Campus Map)

Wednesday, Dec. 10 - 海角论坛 (UAF)

  • UAF Faculty Listening Session (UA Login required to join via Zoom)
    9-9:50 a.m.
    Schaible Auditorium, 海角论坛, AK 99709


  • UAF Student Listening Session (UA Login required to join via Zoom)
    10-10:50 a.m.
    Schaible Auditorium, 海角论坛, AK 99709


  • UAF and System Office Staff Listening Session (UA Login required to join via Zoom)
    1:30-3 p.m.
    Butrovich Building Room 109 (note location change)

Please visit the for more information about the date, time, and locations of the Anchorage and Juneau sessions.