UAF Employee Experience

Many UAF employees spend their lives doing meaningful work they love.

UAF employees play vital role in fostering a supportive learning environment and  a culture that embraces diversity, a sense of belonging and pride.

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If you are new to the university, your department's  HR coordinator will guide you through the hiring process and onboarding paperwork. Our Employee Experience Team will help introduce and connect you to the broader university community. Explore the resources and share your feedback. 

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UAF photo by Eric Engman.
College of Liberal Arts faculty and staff members show their Nanook pride by donning "We are CLA" stocking caps and creatively supporting CLA Dean Ellen Lopez.

Upcoming events for employees

Evening aurora walk

Employees are invited to meet at the warming hut on West Ridge for an evening walk in hopes of catching a northern lights show. A great way to get acquainted with the campus trails before ski season. 

Bring a headlamp if you have one; we'll have some to loan as well.

  • Oct. 2, 9-10 p.m.
  • Class capacity 15; registration required.

This employee experience is brought to you by Onboarding and Engagement and Outdoor Adventures.

Staff on Tap at The Pub

Join your co-workers for Alcohol Awareness Week with mocktails, non-alcoholic beer tasting and pizza.

  • Oct. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Registration required.
This employee experience is brought to you by Onboarding and Engagement and The Pub.

 

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Want to learn more about the employee experience?

Supervisors are encouraged to stop by our Employee Welcome and Resource Center in 104 Eielson to find out how you can improve your employees' experience through onboarding, engagement and recognition.

Stay tuned for more activities designed to build connection and community!

Find out more about the . Email UAF-Welcome-Team@alaska.edu to set up an appointment.