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ED S593 Professional Development Course Information

Please see below for instructions and information regarding ED S593 Professional and Continuing Education courses.

Instructions for Students

This information is for students that wish to register for ED S593 Professional Development Education Courses. If you have not taken courses through the University of Alaska (UAA, UAF, or UAS) or have not taken courses within the last 2 years, please apply for admission as a non-degree seeking student (see instructions below).

How to Register for Professional Development / ED S593 Classes Online

Step 1: Log in to UAOnline

Go to UAOnline
Click the blue "UAS Students" button.
Sign in using your UA credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to Schedule Planner and Registration

Under your photo, select Schedule Planner and Registration.
Select the appropriate term and click Save and Continue.
Select your campus and click Save and Continue again.

Step 3: Add Course(s)

Click "+ Add Course."
Use Search by CRN to enter the CRN provided for your course.
Click "+ Add Course Number" to add the course to your schedule.

Step 4: Generate and Review Schedule

Click "Go Back to Generate Schedules."
Click "Generate Schedules."
Hover over the magnifying glass to preview. Click "View" to see full details.

Step 5: Register for the Course

Click "Send to Shopping Cart."
Click "Continue" when prompted.
In the Registration Cart, click "Complete Registration Changes" to enroll.

Step 6: View and Pay Bill

Click View/Pay Bill at the top of the page.
Contact the Student Accounts Office for payment assistance.

How to Apply as a Non-Degree Seeking Student

If you do not have a University of Alaska ID Number or have not taken a course within the last 2 years, you will have to apply to UAS as a Non-Degree seeking student to reactivate/create your student account.
For Professional Development/593 classes online registration is the only option. Paper registration forms received by the Registrar's office will not be processed and will be returned to the student.

If you are not already part of a degree program apply as a non-degree seeking student and then register for Professional Development/593 classes through UAOnline.

Students are allowed to drop the class prior to the first meeting. No drop or withdrawal option is available once the class starts.

For more information contact the UAS School of Education by phone at 907-796-6076 or through email (uas.education@alaska.edu) or contact the Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) by phone at 907-786-1933 or through email (pace@alaska.edu).

Instructions for How to Pay Online

Don't wait in line; pay tuition and fees online! The TouchNet system is open 24 hours a day, and you are able to provide permission to others to access and pay your student account online.

Instructions for online fee payment (credit card or personal check)

Go to UAOnline
Select Student tab
Select Student Account
Select Make Payments or View an OnDemand Schedule-Bill
Carefully read the instructions and terms on this page
Select Make a Payment, select term, amount, and payment method*
Print the confirmation page for your records. Review the Account Detail for Term to verify the payment was accepted.

*If paying by credit card, choose the type of card; enter the credit card number and the expiration date. NOTE: The address on your credit card bill must match the billing address that you enter on this screen. If paying by check, enter the routing number, account number, name, address and amount. Select Continue. If you agree with the terms, select on: I Agree.

Create an ED S593 Course

Are you an instructor interested in creating an ED S593 Continuing Education course with UAS? You’re in the right place! Follow these steps to prepare and submit your proposal.

Course Focus

Your course should support continuing education for Alaska’s teachers, with a focus on helping, enriching, and assisting teachers in developing curriculum and instructional content.

Contact Information

For questions or more details, contact:
Nona Dimond
📞 907-796-6050
✉️ nmdimond@alaska.edu

NEW INSTRUCTIONS! 🚨 PLEASE READ!!!

To simplify the process, all required forms are now combined into one fillable PDF packet.

Many fields will auto-fill throughout the document once entered, for example, the course name should populate across all pages.
Pleasedo not sign before submitting - we will route it through Docusign for signatures
Email all completed documents and supporting materials to nmdimond@alaska.edu in one complete package only. Multiple emails will delay processing.

We are continuing to improve this process and welcome your feedback if you encounter any issues.

Required Documentation

1. ED S593 Course Packet

- Available in Fillable PDF

2. Syllabus - Should include required elements from the UAS Faculty Handbook.

- A suggested syllabus template is available for you through CELT

3. Copy of CV of Proposed Instructor - If not previously submitted; CV must be updated annually

- Copy of CV and Transcripts of proposed Instrcutor.

Important Scheduling Note

When creating your course schedule:

The last class session must also be the final due date for assignments; assignments cannot be due after the last scheduled class.
Processing for ED 593's takes a minimum of two weeks. We encourage you to submit your materials early to ensure your course can be created and made available for registration.

Instructions for ED S593 Instructors - Grading

Step 1: Log in to UAOnline

Go to the UAOnline portal.
Click on the blue "UAS Students" button (as shown below) and sign in using your UA credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to Enter Grades

After logging in, click on the four-square menu (grid icon).
Select Banner.
Choose Faculty and Advisors from the options.
Click on Enter Grades.

Step 3: Select Your Course

Your assigned courses will appear at the top of the screen.
Click anywhere on the course line to select the course.

Step 4: Enter Grades

Once selected, your class roster will appear below.
If using a smaller screen or tablet, use the scroll bars to view all information.
Under the Final Grade column, click each student’s row to access the drop-down menu and select the appropriate grade.

Step 5: Save Your Grades

After entering all grades, select Save to ensure your grades are recorded.

Optional: Grades can also be imported from an Excel spreadsheet. For step-by-step guidance on this option, refer to the Faculty Grading Instructions under the Tools tab at the top right of the page.

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