UAA Graduate School Orientation How to Navigate UAA’s Resources

1. UAA Graduate School Orientation How to Navigate UAA’s Resources

2. Welcome! On behalf of the Graduate School administration and staff, welcome to the Graduate School. Welcome to the Graduate School

3. UAA Mission Statement The mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage is to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement, and creative expression.

4. The Graduate School Mission Statement The Graduate School of the University of Alaska Anchorage contributes to the advancement of knowledge through research and instruction.  The Graduate School encourages qualified undergraduates to pursue graduate study, seeks to foster in each graduate student a spirit of inquiry and a quality of scholarship or artistic excellence consistent with the highest traditions in graduate work, and prepares graduates who are able to assume the professional and scholarly responsibilities of educated persons in a free society.  The Graduate School aspires to be a leading driver of high quality graduate education, dedicated to the embodiment of academic and creative excellence, resulting in scholars, researchers, and practitioners committed to and capable of continually broadening the scope of academic discourse, discovery, and innovation.

5. Contact us: Rules, regulations, and formatting assistance: Elisa Mattison & Dr. Yesner Elisa Mattison 907-786-1096 Dr. Yesner 907-786-1098 For help with research compliance, contact Kelly McLain. 786-1099 For assistance with the website: Shelley Chapman 907-786-1443 For assistance regarding document processing: Marilyn Bost 907-786-1095 Administration and Staff Individuals: Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. Helena Wisniewski Executive Assistant to the Dean: Cheryl Spalinger Associate Dean of the Graduate School: Dr. David Yesner Director: Elisa Mattison Compliance Administrator: Kelly McLain Coordinator & Webmaster: Shelley Chapman Administrative Aide: Marilyn Bost

6. Chart The Graduate School Keep this chart in mind when seeking assistance. Submittal of theses, status updates, and general questions are most appropriately handled by the Administrative Assistant, Marilyn.

7. The Graduate School The Graduate School serves current and future UAA Graduate students from the beginning of their career in academia to graduation. It plays an integral role at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9:00-6:00 Friday 9:00- 5:00 Call 907-786-1095 with questions or to set up an appointment. University of Alaska Anchorage

8. UAA Campus Map Bookstore& Parking Services Library Financial Aid & Registrar The Anchorage Campus Check out a more detailed version of the UAA campus map here. The Graduate School’s current location. Call beforehand to ensure availability.

9. The Administration and Humanities Building is located on-campus between the Fine Arts Building and The Consortium Library. It houses the administrative offices including the Chancellor’s office, and all humanities discipline classrooms and faculty offices. Administration & Humanities Building

10. Professional Studies Building The College of Education, Anthropology Department and History Department are all located in PSB. With renovations of the Beatrice McDonald Hall underway, PSB now holds classes that were once housed in BMH.

11. ANSEP • Components of the program include: • Middle School Academy • Computer Assembly • Acceleration Academy • Jump Start • Summer Bridge Component • University Success • Graduate Success • Statistical Data The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) Building is a place for students, and University faculty and staff to study and work with one another. The goal of the program is to recruit and retain Alaska Native students into engineering and science degree programs Address: University of Alaska Anchorage Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP)3211 Providence Drive, ANSEP 200D1Anchorage, AK 99508-4614 For a full list of contacts, go to the website.

12. Eugene Short Hall • The Eugene Short Hall holds classrooms. • In addition, the University Police Department’s office is located in this building (Room 114).

13. Health Sciences Building UAA, considered the University of Alaska’s health campus, is home to the WWAMI biomedical program—Alaska’s medical school—and degree programs in the nursing, physician assistant, medical technology, dental assisting and hygiene, and emergency health fields. The 66,000-square-foot HSB facility will help the university respond the Alaska’s growing need for well educated health care professionals. The article featured in October 2011 of the Green and Gold News further details the building

14. Allied Health Building Part of the College of Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage, the School of Allied Health is home to training programs and facilities for allied health professionals. Effective May 15, 2013, our offices will be temporarily moved to the PSB building, room 146 for the remodeling of the AHS administrative offices.

15. Fine Arts Building The Fine Arts Building This building contains classrooms and faculty offices. The Recital Hall is also located in the Fine Arts Building.

16. Integrated Sciences Building Sometimes called the ConocoPhillips Building, ISB contains classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices. In addition, the planetarium is located here.

17. Social Sciences Building The Social Sciences Building SSB is immediately adjacent to the library. Both are housed within the same main structure. Walk through the main doors, past Kaladi Brother’s Coffee and SSB is to the left. Most of the social science classrooms and faculty offices are located in this building.

18. The Sciences Building Get filtered water on-campus in the Sciences Building! Not to be confused with the Integrated Sciences Building, the Science Building is located immediately following the Library parking lot.

19. Engineering Building Engineering Building The engineering building is connected to the library and science building via an outdoor crosswalk and an indoor sky bridge.

20. Rasmuson Hall The College of Business and Public Policy is in Rasmuson Hall. In addition, there are ample study areas, vending machines, and early access. The building is available starting around 7:00.

21. Sally Monserud Hall Sally Monserud Hall contains many helpful resources including an open lab for students, silent study area, writing center, and mathematical assistance. The Learning Resources Center (LRC) is located here.

22. Beatrice McDonald Hall For more information regarding the renovations, check out the UAA Construction blog. Currently closed for renovations. Most classrooms and faculty offices held in PSB. Anthropology collections, research offices, and graduate student studies have been relocated to 707 A St.

23. The University Center Important stops in the University Center include Financial Assistance Office Registrar. For even more information visit the University Center website. Contact By email:ayenroll@uaa.alaska.edu By phone: 907-786-1480  Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Wednesday 10:00 A.M-5:00 P.M In person: University Center, 3901 Old Seward Highway, approximately 1.5 miles west of campus between Tudor and 36th.  We have free parking, or take Seawolf Shuttle Route “UC.”  Hours:  Monday – Thursday 8:00 A.M. -6:00 P.M., and Friday 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M You are welcome to visit us in person, and you can use our new lobby cameras to see how busy we are:http://phb.uaa.alaska.edu/camera/ UAA One Stop

24. Schools and Colleges The University of Alaska Anchorage includes: The Graduate School College of Arts and Sciences School of Engineering College of Business and Public Policy College of Education College of Health Community and Technical College

25. Programs: Master Degrees Master Programs • Anthropology (MA) • Applied Environmental Science & Technology (M, MS) • Arctic Engineering (MS) • Biological Sciences (MS) • Career and Technical Education (MS) • Civil Engineering (MCE, MS) • Clinical Psychology (MS) • Computer Science (MS) • This computer science program is a joint collaborative program with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF); apply for admission through UAF. • Counselor Education (MEd) • Creative Writing and Literary Arts (MFA) • Early Childhood Special Education (MEd) • Educational Leadership (MEd) • Engineering Management (MS) • English (MA) • General Management (MBA) • Global Supply Chain Management (MS) • Interdisciplinary Studies (MA, MS) • Nursing Science (MS) • Project Management (MS) • Public Administration (MPA) • Public Health Practice (MPH) • Science Management (MS) • Special Education (MEd) • Social Work (MSW) • Teaching (MAT) • Teaching and Learning (MEd)

26. Graduate Certificates • Career & Technical Education • This program has two concentrations available: • Teaching Endorsement • Non-Teaching Endorsement • Children's Mental Health • Clinical Social Work Practice • Counselor Education • Dietetic Internship • Earthquake Engineering • Educational Leadership: Principal • Educational Leadership: Superintendent • Environmental Regulations & Permitting • Human Service Systems, Advanced • Family Nurse Practitioner • Language Education • Nursing Education • Coastal, Ocean and Port Engineering • Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner • Social Work Management • Special Education • Graduate Certificates • Admission to these programs require that you already have a baccalaureate or master's degree; in some cases a specific degree and major are required. Some programs consider applicants who are within two semesters of graduating with the required preliminary degree. Each program has additional admission requirements; refer to the catalog for complete information.

27. Doctoral Programs Doctoral Programs • Biological Sciences (PhD) • This biological sciences program is a cooperative program with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF); apply for admission through UAF. • Clinical-Community Psychology (PhD) • This clinical-community psychology program is a joint program with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). You may apply for admission through UAA or through UAF. • Medical School WWAMI (MD) • The WWAMI program is a collaborative medical school operating among campuses in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WWAMI). Applications are accepted through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). WWAMI applications are submitted to the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM).

28. Program Contacts Social Work • Mary Parker • Sharie Field • (907) 786-6900 Public Health • Katie Frost • (907) 786-6540 Human Services • Pinky Miranda • (907) 786-6437 College of Business and Public Policy • Janet Burton • (907) 786-4171 College of Engineering ESM/PM • Megan Poulson • Meuy Saechao • (907) 786-1924 Civil Engineering AEST/ Arctic Engineering • Zlata Lokteva • (907) 786-1951 School of Nursing • Jessica Salas • (907) 786-4550 College of Education • Megan Sheehan/ Christine Triplett • (907) 786-4331/(907)786-6317 Community and Technical College • Jodi Pohl • (907)786642 College of Arts and Sciences Social Sciences • EllyGregory Math and Natural Sciences • Sara Kamahele Humanities • Brenda Henderson Psychology, PhD • Anissa Hauser • (907)786-1640 Biological Sciences, PhD • Dr. Jennifer Burns Interdisciplinary • Elisa Mattison • (907)786-1096 Contact Marilyn Bost, Administrative Aide for the Graduate School if you cannot find the appropriate contact. • (907)786-1095

29. Department Specific: There are department specific handbooks including: Anthropology Arctic Engineering Nursing Psychology MS Psychology PhD Social Work Handbooks General: The UAA catalog has information regarding UAA programs: UAA catalog The following is a guide with general rules and regulations: UAA Graduate Handbook

30. Academics General Tips: • Keep in mind that each degree is likely to vary slightly in requirements. • Review UAA’s programs. • Stay current on the latest policies and procedures. • UAA Catalog, Chapter 12

31. Forms • A full list of forms can be found at the UAA website. • Throughout your graduate education, you will make use of several forms including: • Graduate Studies Plans (GSP) • You should fill one out by your second semester. •  Please type in David R. Yesner, PhD on Graduate School signature line.  Associate Dean Yesner has signature authority for all GSP submissions. Annual reports are filled out yearly by your adviser • Graduate Requirement Reports (GRR) • Thesis and/or Comprehensive Exams • Report on Thesis/ Dissertation Defense • In addition, you might need to make changes such as • Temporary Leave of Absence • In extreme circumstances, students are granted a temporary leave of absence. • Change of Major or Emphasis • This applies to changes between schools/colleges and to different degrees within the same school or college. • Appointment of a New Committee Member • Graduate Academic Petition • These are used to petition deadlines, particular class requirements and transfer credits. • Discuss any potential petitions with your adviser and utilize the UAA catalog. • All forms must be filled out by the student, circulated in the department and ultimately approved by the Graduate School. • Always allow plenty of time as faculty and staff may be unavailable.

32. Logging on: Registration UA Online: UA Online is the online registration system for the University of Alaska. www.uaonline.alaska.edu Check your registration status Register for classes View your student records Note: If you have never logged into UAOnline before, your default PIN is your date of birth in the format MMDDYY.

33. Continuous Registration What is Continuous Registration? • Continuous Registration acts like a placeholder when you are either taking no coursework or a part-time course load. • This process keeps the student active in the UAA system. • You must be registered during the summer semester before you graduate. • To make Continuous Progress in their graduate program, students have the following options: • Registering for at least one graduate level credit applicable to their graduate degree, or • Paying the continuous registration fee (by registering for Extended Registration CRN) to remain active in the graduate program although not registered for any courses. • Find the extended registration CRNs for 2013-2014 at the Graduate School website under “Current Students.” • Adhere to the continuous registration policy established by the specific college, school or department. • See your program advisor for details.

34. UAA Email/ UAA Blackboard Log-in Guides University professors utilize Blackboard to varying degrees. For the most part, you can expect to find syllabi, assignments and grades on Blackboard. Check with individual professors. The University communicates exclusively through UAA email. In other words, all financial billing, safety alerts, and updates are sent to the UAA email account. Note: Blackboard and the UAA email utilize the same login information.

35. Track your Progress You can easily check your progress toward graduation with Degree Works, our web-based degree audit software. Degree Works tells you how far you've come and how far you need to go to reach your graduation goals. FAQs How to Access: Students can log into their Degree Works records via UAOnline. Under "Student Services & Account Information" select "Degree Works/Electronic Degree Audit." Degree Works will enable you to: View your progress toward your degree Run a degree audit on your program See how all completed courses apply to graduation requirements See any outstanding degree requirements still needed Determine how courses may be used toward a different major Degree Works

36. WOLFCard The WOLFcard serves countless purposes. Not only does it act a means of identification, it also is a library card, printing card with $12 added every semester, meal cardand bus pass. Go online for more ways to use your Wolfcard and for answers to many questions regarding the Wolfcard. Call 786-HOWL (4695) with any questions. WOLFcardOffice - Located at the University Center. Normal office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday.

37. Paying for School The Payment Process • All tuition, fees and other charges for the semester must be paid at the time of registration or by the payment deadline. Find the payment deadline at Dates and Deadline.  There will be no university-initiated drop for non-payment. • To view your electronic bill, log in to UAOnline and choose Student Services and Account Information, then Student Account, then Statement and Payment History. An electronic bill will be generated on the 15th of each month and made available via UAOnline. An e-mail reminder will be sent to your UAA-assigned e-mail address each time the bill is generated. • A paper bill will not be mailed. • Payment may be made in cash, by check, or VISA or MasterCard. • Students requiring a payment plan may contact Tuition Management Systems (TMS) at www.afford.com/UAA  or 1-800-722-4867. For additional tuition assistance options click here. • Tuition and fee charges may be audited, corrected and adjusted before the end of the current semester. Students are notified of adjustments by mail. The university reserves the right to change its tuition or fees at any time.

38. Financial Aid Assistance File Early for Financial Aid! It can take up to 8 weeks to process. Keep in mind that you will not receive financial aid until you are admitted. Check the Financial Aid web site. The process includes scholarships, loans, and work study. Some important steps: 1. Fill out FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on-line at the FAFSA website. 2. Check out scholarships at the Office of Student Financial Assistance. 3. For loan information go to the Federal Student Aid website. 4. In addition, departments offer limited positions as graduate assistants. Financial Aid

39. Moving to Anchorage • Prepare for the move by learning about the climate, cost of living, jobs, and school. • Moving to Alaska Overview • uShip.com, is a moving service that help faculty and students move.

40. Housing Options Regardless of your preference of on-campus or off-campus, there are many options for housing. To learn more about on campus housing, go to UAA Housing website or contact University Housing. Check out the listings for off-campus options. Living in Anchorage

41. Off Campus Housing Checklist for finding safe housing • Is the complex gated? • Is there a perimeter fence? • Does the complex have on-site security? • Do any police, fire, or safety professionals live in the complex? • What is the response time for police or fire? • Are maintenance personnel required to show proper ID when showing up on calls? • Does the complex have a tenants association? • How are disagreements between tenants handled? • What is the turnover rate? • Do the doors have deadbolts? • Do the doors have functional peep holes? • Do ground floor apartments have extra safety features? • Does the apartment have adequate fire protection? • Is there adequate exterior lighting? • Does the complex provide transportation to campus or shopping areas? • Is the complex on a bus route? Courtesy of Duke University. • Where is the bus stop location?

42. Transportation Getting Around • Seawolf Shuttle Service – Intercampus bus service • Bike Trails • There are bike lockers for rental. • Public Bus Routes – People Mover • The Municipality of Anchorage offers a public bus system called the People Mover. The buses typically run every hour between 6am and 10pm during weekdays and between 10am and 5pm on weekends. There are 14 bus routes, serving more than 1,100 bus stops in Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Peters Creek. • Riding the People Mover is FREE for UAA students with a valid Wolfcard (Student ID Card). • For more information about how to ride the bus and how to get to the mall and other common places, go to the Public Bus Information Handout. • Automobile Information • If you drive your car to campus, you will need a parking permit. Parking Services is on the bottom floor of the Bookstore. • For those living on campus, it is necessary to have two passes: one for housing and one for all other lots. • Tip: You can charge your parking permit to your student account by selecting Student Account when prompted for payment. The account number is your student ID.

43. Employment Opportunities Research Teaching Assistantships Service Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Regardless of the type: Students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week. Assistantships include tuition scholarships, stipend, and health insurance benefit. See the Graduate School website for more details. Assistantships

44. Working at UAA • Apply for jobs at uakjobs.com • Make an account with the site. • Graduate Assistantships are posted in the category, “Student.” • Most positions require a resume, cover letter, and at least three references • The Career Services Center can help perfect your materials. • Complete the entire application. Upon completion you should receive an email in the UAA email account. • Once hired, you will need your social security card and various forms of identification including birth certificate, and driver’s license. • Graduate Assistants qualify for health insurance. Talk to your adviser for more information. Each semester, you must bring a copy of your contract to the Graduate School and fill out an enrollment form. • The Graduate Assistant Handbook has more details. • Important Contacts • Human Resources • Payroll

45. Get your Textbooks Textbooks become available generally one to two weeks before classes begin. The UAA Bookstore's regular hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. You can also reserve your textbooks online www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore. Textbooks can also be purchased online at various sites. Do a thorough check to find the best deals. You can call the UAA Bookstore at 786-1151 during business hours for personal assistance. Buying Books

46. The Consortium Library Graduate students are allowed to check out 50 items for the entire semester. Free Interlibrary Loan access. The library also has countless online databases which Graduate students are privy. For library hours, to reserve a study room, or to consult a librarian, call 907-786-1828. Study rooms are available on a group or individual basis. You can even book online. Academic Resources

47. On-Campus Assistance Centers Information Technology Services UAA Campus Computer Labs Reading/Writing Center Additional Academic Resources

48. Thesis Assistance Go to the UAA Graduate School website for help with thesis formatting. Graduate School Handbook Formatting and Electronic Submission Workshops are help each semester. See the Graduate School website under Workshops for date and location. To set up a thesis formatting appointment, contact Elisa Mattison at 907-786-1096 or esmattison@uaa.alaska.edu. The Office of the Graduate School is available for thesis formatting advising on a walk-in basis. Please stop by on Friday's between 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Always check the Graduate School Calendar for office closures. Preparing the Thesis Thesis & Dissertation Editors: The editors listed below will work with Graduate Students on theses or dissertations for a fee. Please contact the editor directly regarding your requirements and their rate. Rachel V. Boschma-Wynn rvboschmawynn@alaska.edu Annie Derthick 770-295-8271 aoderthick@alaska.edu Colleen Moore Ace Writing Services, LLC 239-601-7908 www.acewritingservices.com Robin K. Cerwonka 907-230-8481 rcerwonka@hotmail.com

49. Institutional Review Board (IRB) If your research involves human participants, then you might fall under the jurisdiction of IRB regulations ContactInformation: Dr. Robert Boekman rjboekman@uaa.alaska.edu 907-786-1793 Kelly McLain, Research Compliance Officer kamclain@uaa.alaska.edu 907-786-1099 http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/research/rixc/irb/index.cfm Research Compliance Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) If your research involves animals, you might require IACUC review. Contact Information: Dr. Jane Shelby, IACUC Chair njshelby@uaa.alaska.edu 907-786-4772 Kelly McLain, Research Compliance Officer kamclain@uaa.alaska.edu 907-786-1099 http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/research/ric/iacuc/index.cfm

50. NSF and NIH Funded Research NSF and NIH Funding • Do you have research funded by NSF? Are there undergraduates, graduates, or post-docs working on the research? Do you have an NOH training grant? • If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please read the following notice: • The RCR training course is required by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for all those working on an NSF grant as of January 4, 2010. This requirement only includes undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs working on research funded by NSF. • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires that all trainees, fellows, participants, and scholars receiving support through any NIH training, career development award (individual or institutional), research education grant, and dissertation research grant must receive instruction in responsible conduct of research. This policy will effect all new and renewal applications submitted on or after January 25, 2010. • Find more information at http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/research/ric/riced.cfm. • NSF and NIH Training Requirements • The CITI course fulfills the NSF requirement for RCR training. However, receipt of online RCR training alone may not be sufficient to meet NIH RCR training requirements, which depends upon the type of person being trained and whether other training options (e.g., mentoring, classroom training, lectures) should be utilized.  • Access to CITI • CITI can be accessed here: http://www.citiprogram.org.  • Go to the CITI home page (the link above) and log in (remember your login information so you can re-enter to complete this course or to choose another option).  •  Find the link "add a course or update your learner group" and click.  Then click on "update groups".  Then read and follow the directions checking the option(s) you want to complete. • Click to continue and click on "Go Back to Learner's Main Menu".  The course you chose will be listed there and you can begin the course you selected.  It will come up whenever you log in again.  • A certificate is available to print/save upon completion.