About

Menu

Description

Kodiak College is part of the University of Alaska statewide system of public higher education. In 1987 it changed from its previous designation as a community college to an extended college of the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Mission

With a local focus and global connections, Kodiak College is a student-centered, vibrant community of learners.

Vision

Kodiak College, UAA, puts students first through innovative teaching, individualized support, and responsive service to community needs.

Academics

Kodiak College offers numerous academic credit courses that lead to occupational endorsement and undergraduate certificates and associate degrees and may be transferred to other colleges. In addition to traditional campus courses, there are a variety of alternative course formats including web-based, self-paced, and synchronous elearning courses. Academic, vocational, recreational and personal enrichment courses provide a wide array of choices for Kodiak College students. Kodiak College also provides outreach services to the U.S. Coast Guard, Kodiak Senior Center, local schools and the rural communities of Kodiak.

Coordination with other agencies broadens the programs of instruction available to local adults. Specialized courses and workshops are provided in cooperation with agencies such as the Kodiak Island Borough School District, Kodiak Area Native Association, the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, the U.S. Coast Guard, Women’s Resource and Crisis Center, Chamber of Commerce and others.

Kodiak College Advisory Council

Council Member	Term Expires June 30	Contact
Susan Payne, Chair Salmon Fisherman, Biologist	2020	sourdoughsolar@gmail.com
Ginny Shank, Vice Chair Staff trainer & marketing for Eyecare Excellence	2021	ginny.shank@yahoo.com
Captain Bryan Daily Commanding Officer, USCG Air Station Kodiak	2021	bryan.e.daily@uscg.mil
Pam Foreman Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corporation	2021	pam@kmxt.org
Tyler Kornelis Economic Development Project Manager at Kodiak Area Native Association	2021	tykornelis@gmail.com
Linda Lance Coordinator for Educational Development Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center	2021	linda.lance@providence.org
Frank Schiro Executive Director Kodiak Chamber of Commerce	2021	frank.schiro@kodiak.org
Rebecca Skinner	2020	rskinner2009@gmail.com
Student Representative Kodiak High School	Vacant
Betty Walters Interim Director Kodiak College, UAA Kodiak College		bhwalters@alaska.edu
Bobbie Ivanoff Faculty Administrative Associate, Minutes		bfarfallaivanoff@alaska.edu

Interested in serving on KoC Advisory Council?

Review the role of a council member.