NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its fall quarterly meeting on October 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m. in Anchorage and by phone. Topics include a University of Alaska update, the strategic plan, school compliance activities, Administrative Order 360, the Governor's Regulatory Reform Initiative, and the Alaska Performance Scholarship. Time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda.

Why was this notice issued?

The Commission is giving public notice of its regularly scheduled fall quarterly meeting.

What action is being taken?

The Commission will meet to hear updates and reports. These include a University of Alaska update, an update on the strategic plan, a report on regular institutional compliance activities with related action items, and a presentation on the amendment to Administrative Order 360. It will also cover the Governor's Regulatory Reform Initiative, a report on the Alaska Performance Scholarship, and management and commissioner reports. Items may be added to or removed from the agenda.

Who is involved: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education; University of Alaska; postsecondary institutions subject to compliance activities; Alaska Performance Scholarship recipients

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Oct 15, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Public testimony will be taken at the October 15, 2026 meeting; time for testimony will be listed on the agenda.”

Ways to respond

Testify at hearing In person at Alaska Pacific University's CH2MHill Board Room, 4101 University Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508, during the public testimony time listed on the agenda
Phone Call-in number: 1 (888) 788-0099 (Toll-free); Meeting ID: 949 7685 9815

What to include

Check the agenda for the public testimony time. The agenda and materials are at https://acpe.alaska.gov/Public_Notices, or you can request them from the Commission's executive office before 4:30 p.m. on October 12, 2026. Materials should be available on or after October 12, 2026. If you need special accommodations to take part, contact Marie Bates by the close of business October 12, 2026.

Contact

Marie Bates
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, Executive Office
marie.bates@alaska.gov
(907) 465-6740; TTY dial 771 or (800) 770-8973
P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505

Will there be public meetings?

Commission meeting (fall quarterly meeting): Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 9:30 A.M. to approximately 4:00 P.M.
Alaska Pacific University's CH2MHill Board Room, 4101 University Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508 (in person and via distance delivery)
Call-in number: 1 (888) 788-0099 (Toll-free); Meeting ID: 949 7685 9815

Key dates

Oct 12, 2026: Deadline (before 4:30 p.m.) to request the agenda and materials from the executive office; materials should be available on or after this date
Oct 12, 2026: Deadline (close of business) to request special accommodations from Marie Bates
Oct 15, 2026: ACPE fall quarterly Commission meeting, 9:30 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m.

Original notice text

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its fall quarterly meeting on October 15, 2026 from 9:30 A.M. to approximately 4:00 P.M. The meeting will originate from the Alaska Pacific University’s CH2MHill Board Room at 4101 University Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508. The meeting will be conducted in-person and via distance delivery. Individuals seeking to participate may call-in using the information below. Call-in number: 1 (888) 788-0099 (Toll-free); Meeting ID: 949 7685 9815 Agenda items will include a University of Alaska update, an update on the Strategic plan, regular institutional compliance activities report and associated action items, presentation on the amendment to the Administrative Order 360, the Governor’s Regulatory Reform Initiative, a report on the Alaska Performance Scholarship, and management and commissioner reports. Circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda. Time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. The meeting agenda and materials can be accessed on the Commission’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/Public_Notices or upon request by contacting the Commission’s executive office before 4:30 p.m. on October 12, 2026 at P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, marie.bates@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740, for TTY dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. Meeting materials should be available on or after October 12, 2026. For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact Marie Bates using the information above by the close of business October 12, 2026.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.