College of Arts and Sciences students, faculty, staff, and administrators appreciate all support that alumni and community members can give to the College. Support can be shown in a number of ways.

Participation

• Attendance at Events
• CAS Advisory Council
• Affiliates
• Guest Speakers

Advocacy

• Advocacy

Gifts to UAA through the College of Arts and Sciences

• Scholarships for Students
• Program Support
• Sponsorships
• In-kind Gifts

For Additional Information

• UAA Office of Development

Participation

The College sponsors many readings, concerts, symposia, art shows, theatre productions, seminars, and conferences throughout the year. The local community is invited to all events.

The CAS Advisory Council, made up of community leaders, has three purposes: 1) to represent community needs and opportunities to the Dean and propose ways in which the College may respond, 2) to suggest future directions for the College, and 3) to support and advocate for the College to constituencies both inside and outside the University of Alaska.

• Contact the CAS Dean at (907) 786-1707 for further information.

Affiliates are volunteers who assist departments and programs as faculty, thesis committee members, and in other honorary positions. Normally, affiliates are appointed for one to three years. At the discretion of the Dean or department/program chair, an affiliate may have faculty privileges, such as access to library and recreational facilities, use of field sites, and admission to study groups. However, affiliates are not paid, receive no benefits, and are not considered employees of UAA.

• Contact the appropriate CAS department or program for further information.

Guest speakers from the community are often asked to share their expertise with students, faculty, and administrators. The College community appreciates this sharing of knowledge and recognizes the time and energy that it takes.

Advocacy

CAS students, faculty, staff, and administrators appreciate community advocacy for the College on a local or state-wide level. The CAS Advisory Council advocates for the College as well.

• Contact the CAS Dean at (907) 786-1707 for further information.

Gifts to UAA through the College of Arts and Sciences

Any person may establish a student scholarship fund or contribute to existing scholarships.

• Contact the UAA Office of Development [(907) 786-1944 or development@uaa.alaska.edu ] if you would like to establish a CAS student scholarship fund.

The College has established the Excellence in Arts and Sciences Fund to help CAS departments and programs meet student and community needs. Gifts to this fund provide resources, such as lab equipment, guest speakers, student exchange study, conferences/travel, and musical instruments. As well, virtually every CAS department or program has a yearly event, such as a conference, art exhibit, or seminar series.

Support to the College can be designated for a specific department or program or for the area of greatest need, which is identified by the College.

• Contact the UAA Office of Development [(907) 786-1944 or development@uaa.alaska.edu ] if you would like more information on how to contribute to the Excellence in Arts and Sciences Fund.

Support or sponsorship of special, one-time events is important for CAS students and faculty. Examples of sponsorships are providing travel funds for students who win regional contests and providing funds for faculty to host a major speaker in Anchorage or to hold a professional association's state-wide conference.

Partner sponsorships between the University and the private sector are also encouraged.

• Contact the UAA Office of Development [(907) 786-1944 or development@uaa.alaska.edu ] if you would like information about sponsorships for CAS or UAA in general.

In-kind gifts may be collectible art, property, private collections, rare books, vehicles, or equipment. These gifts may be given to a specific CAS department or program or to the College in general.

• Contact the UAA Office of Development [(907) 786-1944 or development@uaa.alaska.edu ] if you would like more information on giving an in-kind gift.

For Additional Information