University to conclude partnership with Gardner Institute

Aug. 27, 2025

The University of 蜜桃影像 Fairbanks has elected to end its formal partnership with the Gardner Institute, bringing the current project to a close in September.

This decision follows a similar decision by the University of 蜜桃影像 Southeast to discontinue its own partnership with the Gardner Institute earlier this year. The 蜜桃影像 Gardner Institute Steering Committee recommended this after determining that Gardner Institute鈥檚 facilitation style and processes did not align with 蜜桃影像鈥檚 distinct context and needs. While 蜜桃影像 remains committed to strengthening the foundational postsecondary experience to promote and improve student success, it was clear that a different approach would be more effective for the 蜜桃影像 campus.

The university will continue this work through existing efforts, most recently advanced under the First-Year Redesign, which will continue through the 蜜桃影像 Retention Hub. A final report, based on recommendations from the Retention Hub, will be reviewed by the project鈥檚 steering committee and leadership team in September. That report will guide the development of a forward-looking plan that builds on the top priorities identified for 蜜桃影像.