GI hoodies are available for puchase until Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Sizes Youth through 4XL are available for $35 each. There are three colors to choose from - pink, blue and gray.

The following is a list of deadlines important deadlines for faculty of the Geophysical Institute

• October 2nd: Completed Annual Report and a current CV are due to the GI Director's Office

For unit members with a traditional contract period:

• March 3rd: Submit written proposed workload to your GI group leader;
• April 3: Group leader submits proposed workloads to the GI Director's Office for review;
• May 3: Reviewed workloads will be submitted by the GI Director's Office to the UAF Provost.

For unit members with a non-traditional contract period (i.e., October-July)

• Benefits information: UA Human Resources has the current information about a benefits packages and forms for faculty and staff
• Faculty Development: UAF's faculty development provides in-person trainings, information and resources for new and continuing faculty members
• Mather Library and the

Promotion and/or tenure is an important aspect of working at the GI.

Welcome!  Please find a list of resources for all faculty at the Geophysical Institute.

The tabs for this section provide information about annual activity reports, the promotion/tenure process, workloads and important deadlines.  If you have questions about the process please contact:

• Lillian Anderson-Misel in the GI Director's Office: 474-5677
• Sally Skrip in the Provost's Office: 474 5178

Annual Activity Reports are vital and necessary for faculty working at the Geophysical Institute the University of Alaska Fairbanks. 

• Due October 2, 2013: Annual Activity Reports covering the 2012-13 academic year to the G.I. Director's Office, 601 Elvey.

The Annual Activities Report page provides the format required for reporting.

Initiating the Process:

If you are a Geophysical Institute Faculty or Staff member and are interested in hosting an International Visitor, there are several steps you will need to take to initiate the process.

(All Forms and Templates notated in the following steps can be found on the bottom of this website)

H1B Specialty Worker:

Processing Time - Please allow Four month notice to allow for document collection and delays in processing. Expedited H1B visa processing is available for a fee and must have a legitimate reason for a rushed hire.

Fees:

1. Premium Processing (Rush Fee / Optional) = $1225.00
2. Initial Processing / Extension Fee = $150.00
3. I-129 Petition Filing Fee = $325.00
4. Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee = $500.00

J1 Research Scholar / Short-Term Scholar: