JW - continuing from my last post.  I do disagree with your post w.r.t. the quality of the university.

UAA is much more important to Anchorage than most realize.  The harm being done to it (by the legislature & by UA's administration) should be a matter of general concern.

In Anchorage, 40 to 50% of the professionals doing jobs that require degrees, got those degrees from UAA.   Engineers, Geologists, Biologists, Teachers, Psychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Logistics specialists, Aviation professionals etc. are training here and staying here.  They don't need to be bribed to come to Alaska. They are already here.  

UAA's research in science, engineering, medicine, economics etc. brings millions of dollars into the state to study issues of relevance to Alaska and as this research is largely integrated with UAA's teaching mission, provides amazing opportunities for motivated students. 

UAA is an important part of our community and, right now, it needs our support more than ever.