Tag: Joel Markis

It’s more than a feeling: Capacity of Sitka’s childcare centers at rock-bottom

It’s more than a feeling: Capacity of Sitka’s childcare centers at rock-bottom

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 16, 2024 | ,

Sitka is far behind state and national averages for the availability of childcare, and it’s creating a crisis of unintended consequences in business, education, and the overall well-being of the community. The first in a series of panel discussions sponsored by the Sitka Chamber of Commerce (10-9-24) lent some hard data to Sitka’s childcare crisis, and began to explore solutions.Read More
UAS Sitka Fish Tech program paved the way for distance learning

UAS Sitka Fish Tech program paved the way for distance learning

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 30, 2020 |

While the COVID-19 pandemic forced many schools and colleges to innovate ways to teach students remotely, one University of Alaska Campus was already there. UAS Sitka has degree programs in Fisheries Technology -- with almost all of the lectures, assignments, labs, and exams packed into a single iPad. Read More
UAS Fisheries Technology program expands

UAS Fisheries Technology program expands

by KCAW News | Aug 6, 2014 |

Today's morning interview is with University of Alaska Southeast faculty member Joel Markis, assistant professor of fisheries technology. Marcus discusses the fisheries technology program -- moved last year from Ketchikan to Sitka -- and a recent $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor designed to expand the program statewide. Read More
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