(a) The University of Alaska shall establish an Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies in an appropriate unit of the university at its Anchorage campus. The institute shall consist of a research and instruction branch and an administration and information branch.
(b) The institute shall
(1) encourage international cooperation, especially among circumpolar nations, with regard to research, studies, information, and instruction relating to circumpolar health issues;
(2) serve as a center for the collection and exchange of information and medical and health sciences data relating to circumpolar health issues;
(3) provide a mechanism for communication and cooperation between the university and the commissioner of health in addressing the needs of Alaskans for health care services, opportunities for education in medical and health sciences, and other mutual concerns of the university and the department; and
(4) conduct research and provide instruction and other services consistent with the mission and goals of the University of Alaska.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums
Chapter 40. The University of Alaska and the Community Colleges
Article 1. Establishment, Organization, and Programs of the University of Alaska.
Sec. 14.40.010. University of Alaska.
Sec. 14.40.020. Site of university.
Sec. 14.40.040. General powers and duties of the university.
Sec. 14.40.043. University of Alaska office of public safety.
Sec. 14.40.045. Religious or partisan instruction, tests, and appointments.
Sec. 14.40.050. Discrimination because of sex, color, or nationality prohibited.
Sec. 14.40.055. Educational expansion program.
Sec. 14.40.057. Extension of compliance acts.
Sec. 14.40.060. University curriculum.
Sec. 14.40.065. Student practicums immunity.
Sec. 14.40.070. Collection of fossil remains authorized.
Sec. 14.40.075. Alaska Earthquake and Volcanic Hazards Assessment Project; state seismologist.
Sec. 14.40.080. Establishment of Institute of Marine Sciences.
Sec. 14.40.082. Unmanned aircraft system training.
Sec. 14.40.085. Alaska State Climate Center; state climatologist.
Sec. 14.40.088. Establishment of Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies.
Sec. 14.40.090. Correspondence courses for prospectors and miners.
Sec. 14.40.100. College extension service.
Sec. 14.40.110. Establishment of Business, Economics, and Public Administration Research Program.
Sec. 14.40.115. Establishment of Mineral Industry Research Program.
Sec. 14.40.117. Establishment of Alaska Native Language Center.