As of May 7, 2007 Fran Ulmer will begin serving as Interim Chancellor for UAA. She will also continue to be involved in ISER research initiatives. To schedule time with Fran please contact Denise Burger.

I am delighted to join the team of professionals at the University of Alaska Anchorage who have made and will continue to make meaningful contributions to the public policy discussion on topics of importance to Alaskans.

Over the last three decades, I have had the opportunity to work on many issues, from fisheries to telecommunication. I have worked for Republicans and Democrats, in both state and local government, and have been fortunate enough to travel all over Alaska. I believe those experiences and understanding of Alaska's unique challenges will contribute to the university's mission of serving the state and to the work of ISER.