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University of Alaska Resources
UAA Institutional Planning, Research, and Assessment - Director: Gary Rice
3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-1544 - phone, (907) 786-1499 - fax
UAF Planning Analysis and Institutional Research - Director: Ian Olson
PO BOX 757630, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7630
(907) 474-5317 - phone, (907) 474-2612 - fax
UAS Institutional Research - Director: Pat Moore
11120 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801-8625
(907) 796-6231 - phone, (907) 796-6040 - fax
UAA Institute of Social and Economic Research: Understanding Alaska, Special Economic Studies
Understanding Alaska (UA) is a special series of research studies examining Alaska economic development issues. ISER began this work in 2001, when Mark Hamilton, the president of the University of Alaska, made funds available from the University of Alaska Foundation. Learning about issues related to economic development is crucial as Alaskans work to build a healthy economy for the future.

Alaska Resources
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Most of the data you find on this web site comes from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research & Analysis Section. However some of the data is collected and disseminated by other state and federal agencies. They
are a great resource and we encourage you to browse their web sites.

Industry Resources
The National Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis
The mission of the National Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis is to provide state policymakers and analysts timely and accurate data and information that are useful in making sound higher education policy decisions. Through the work of a small staff and the operation of a website, the Information Center will be the only comprehensive "one-stop-shop" for state-level higher education data and information, and a leader in coordinating activities and securing funds for the collection of missing data and information that are crucial for higher education policy analysis.
State Higher Education Executive Officers
The mission of SHEEO is to assist state higher education executives and the states as they seek to develop and sustain excellent systems of higher education.
The Society for College and University Planning
SCUP is recognized nationally and internationally as the leader in promoting the practice of comprehensive planning in higher education.The mission of the Society for College and University Planning is to provide higher education professionals with planning knowledge, resources, and connections to achieve institutional goals.

Federal Resources
FedStats
The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies.
National Center for Education Statistics
The purpose of the National Center for Education Statistics' website is to provide clear, complete information about NCES' mission and activities, and to serve the research, education and other interested communities. NCES values your comments and suggestions for improving the usability of this site.
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
WICHE provides a wide range of initiatives and information to support Western states' concerns about higher education public policy issues and better informed decision-making. Recognizing that the policy environment varies from state to state, we work closely with policymakers and education leaders in each WICHE state. We foster opportunities for discussion of issues and policy options; provide members with quantitative and qualitative information and analyses to support decision-making; identify emerging issues; and track trends, particularly those of importance to the West.