The University of Alaska is moving from three colleges of education to one and the board of regents gave UAS authority over that school. Originally the board was going to consider giving the role to UAF in Fairbanks.
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Regents nominate ex-executive for UA system president
A release from UA Regents says Johnsen was selected from a group of four finalists by a search advisory committee that included regents, faculty, staff, students, and UA Foundation members.
UA Regents increase tuition
University of Alaska tuition will go up in 2013.
UA President proposes 2 percent tuition hike
The president of the University of Alaska is proposing a 2 percent tuition increase for the 2013-14 school year.