University of Alaska looks to a post-pandemic future<\/a>]<\/ins><\/p>\nParnell is not a graduate of the UA system, according to the release, but attended Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Puget Sound School of Law, now known as Seattle University School of Law.<\/p>\n
“I look forward to working with the exemplary faculty — the backbone of any university — and to supporting our students by clearing more paths of opportunity for them,” Parnell said in the release. “I am honored to be appointed as chancellor of such a dynamic university and I am committed to UAA, the UA system and to Alaskans.”<\/p>\n
Parnell succeeds UAA Interim Chancellor Bruce Schultz and will assume his new position on June 12, 2021, according to the university.<\/p>\n
Parnell was selected through a recruitment process led by a search committee consisting of UAA faculty, staff, students and Anchorage community members, according to UA. Eight finalists were invited to visit the Anchorage campus and candidates also met with Pitney for a series of interviews. Among the criteria for selecting the next chancellor was a demonstrated deep commitment to Alaska and the stability and success of the university, the university said.<\/p>\n
The UA system has reduced its budget by $70 million over three years per an agreement with Gov. Mike Dunleavy and disruptions from the pandemic caused further losses. But at a UA Regents meeting in January, Pitney expressed optimism for the system which she said had stabilized from those cuts. <\/p>\n
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