Overview of Representative Cissna and UAA
Representative Cissna is a committed UAA supporter. She has sponsored legislation favorable to the campus and frequently speaks on our behalf. She has served on the University budget committee and consistently attends hearings in Juneau that deal with University issues. She is especially supportive of the nursing program and has worked to implement loan forgiveness programs for students who pursue careers in nursing and education in Alaska. While Representative Cissna voted against the land grant bill in 2005, she has established herself as an advocate for UAA. She received endorsements from APEA/AFT and United Academics during the 2006 election. She attended legislative luncheon at UAA in 2007. Representative Cissna has organized several meetings focusing on the UMED district and remaining a strong advocate for health education and student financial aid. She was endorsed by APEA/AFT in 2008. She attended the USUAA event on campus in January 2009. Representative Cissna was a primary sponsor for HB54 which would repeal the current defined contribution retirement plans.