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SUMMARY:CLA Dean Candidate Public Presentation: Dr. MaryTheresa Seig
DESCRIPTION:The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced three finalists for the position of dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Each candidate will visit campus to participate in a series of public events\, including open presentations\, faculty and staff meet and greets\, and student engagement sessions. Members of the university community and the public are invited to attend the candidates' public presentations\, which will be held both in person and via livestream. Due to limited seating\, those wishing to attend in person are encouraged to RSVP in advance. Livestream access\, RSVP links\, and opportunities to submit questions and feedback are available on the official dean search website: https://www.uaf.edu/provost/provost-units/cladean.php \n\n\n\nFinalists and Campus Visit Schedule \n\nDr. MaryTheresa Seig Public Presentation: Monday\, March 30\, 2026\, at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Seig is an experienced academic leader currently serving as a dean with responsibility for academic strategy\, faculty development\, student success initiatives\, and cross-institutional partnerships. Her work emphasizes collaborative governance\, workforce-aligned program design\, and partnerships with community\, state\, and Tribal organizations. \n\nDr. Alvin Malesky Public Presentation: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Malesky is a professor at Western Carolina University and former head of the Department of Psychology. His research focuses on artificial intelligence and academic integrity in higher education. He is an award-winning educator and licensed psychologist with extensive leadership training and experience. \n\nDr. Carrie Baker Public Presentation: Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Baker currently serves as interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts. A longtime faculty member in Theatre & Film\, she previously served as associate dean and department chair. She brings extensive experience in academic leadership\, teaching\, and the performing arts.\n\n**All presentations will be held in the BP Design Theater\, 401A Joseph E. Usibelli Building. Seating is limited. If you plan to attend in person\, please RSVP using the link above \n\n\n\nCampus Engagement Opportunities All public presentations will take place in the BP Design Theatre and will be available via livestream. Additional opportunities to engage with each finalist include: -Faculty and Staff Meet and Greet: 2 3 p.m. -Student Meet and Greet: 3:30 4:30 p.m. These sessions will be held on each candidate's respective campus visit date. \n\n\n\nCommunity Participation Encouraged UAF encourages faculty\, staff\, students\, and community members to participate in the search process by attending presentations\, submitting questions\, and providing feedback. Input from the campus community will play an important role in informing the final selection. For full candidate information\, event details\, RSVP links\, livestream access\, and feedback forms\, visit: https://www.uaf.edu/provost/provost-units/cladean.php Questions? Please contact the Office of the Provost at 907-474-6634 or Margaret Thomas at smthomas14@alaska.edu for assistance.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced three finalists for the position of dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Each candidate will visit campus to participate in a series of public events\, including open presentations\, faculty and staff meet and greets\, and student engagement sessions. Members of the university community and the public are invited to attend the candidates&rsquo\; public presentations\, which will be held both in person and via livestream. Due to limited seating\, those wishing to attend in person are encouraged to RSVP in advance. Livestream access\, RSVP links\, and opportunities to submit questions and feedback are available on the official dean search website: https://www.uaf.edu/provost/provost-units/cladean.php&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nFinalists and Campus Visit Schedule&nbsp\;<br />\nDr. MaryTheresa Seig Public Presentation: Monday\, March 30\, 2026\, at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Seig is an experienced academic leader currently serving as a dean with responsibility for academic strategy\, faculty development\, student success initiatives\, and cross-institutional partnerships. Her work emphasizes collaborative governance\, workforce-aligned program design\, and partnerships with community\, state\, and Tribal organizations.&nbsp\;<br />\nDr. Alvin Malesky Public Presentation: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Malesky is a professor at Western Carolina University and former head of the Department of Psychology. His research focuses on artificial intelligence and academic integrity in higher education. He is an award-winning educator and licensed psychologist with extensive leadership training and experience.&nbsp\;<br />\nDr. Carrie Baker Public Presentation: Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Baker currently serves as interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts. A longtime faculty member in Theatre &amp\; Film\, she previously served as associate dean and department chair. She brings extensive experience in academic leadership\, teaching\, and the performing arts.<br />\n**All presentations will be held in the BP Design Theater\, 401A Joseph E. Usibelli Building. Seating is limited. If you plan to attend in person\, please RSVP using the link above&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nCampus Engagement Opportunities All public presentations will take place in the BP Design Theatre and will be available via livestream. Additional opportunities to engage with each finalist include: -Faculty and Staff Meet and Greet: 2&ndash\;3 p.m. -Student Meet and Greet: 3:30&ndash\;4:30 p.m. These sessions will be held on each candidate&rsquo\;s respective campus visit date.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nCommunity Participation Encouraged UAF encourages faculty\, staff\, students\, and community members to participate in the search process by attending presentations\, submitting questions\, and providing feedback. Input from the campus community will play an important role in informing the final selection. For full candidate information\, event details\, RSVP links\, livestream access\, and feedback forms\, visit: https://www.uaf.edu/provost/provost-units/cladean.php Questions? Please contact the Office of the Provost at 907-474-6634 or Margaret Thomas at smthomas14@alaska.edu for assistance.
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