FAQs
What is the University of Alaska (UA) System?
The University of Alaska educational system spans three separately accredited urban universities in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, and includes a dozen community campuses, from Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska, to Kotzebue, in the state's far north.
The University of Alaska president reports to an 11-member board of regents. Chancellors for each of the urban campuses-University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau-report to the board via the president. Directors of community campuses, in turn, report to their appropriate chancellor.
The system enrolls over 32,000 students studying among the 430 programs offered, everything from certificate's and associate's degree programs to bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees.
What is this contest about?
This contest is about a (“Video Challenge”). Videos entered in the contest should demonstrate what choices the University of Alaska has to offer and how you are impacted by all the choices. Information on just some of the choices can be found on this Web site, especially in the TV commercials about choices. Entrants may also go to Alaska.edu to find out more about the University of Alaska’s more than 430 certificate and degree programs, 16 statewide campuses, distance learning, exchange program, and campus housing options to name a few.
How do I enter this contest?
You may enter by submitting a video that is original, no longer than three (3) minutes in length and in the English language. One entry per person. This Contest starts 12:00:01 AM (Midnight) Pacific Time (“PT”) September 3, 2007 and ends at 11:59:59 PM PT January 30, 2008 (“Promotional Period”). Go to www.uamyway.net anytime during the Promotional Period, click on the video contest icon and complete the online registration form by providing the information requested which includes without limitation personal information such as entrant’s (and, in the case of a minor, the parent/legal guardian’s) name, mailing address, email address and phone number. Collection of entrants’ personal information shall be subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy, which can be found at http://www.uamyway.net. All entries must be received by 11:59:59 pm PT on January 30, 2008 to be eligible for entry into the Contest. Entry must be original, unpublished, the sole property of submitter, and not previously submitted in any other contest. Entries must not include unsuitable, inappropriate or offensive conduct or content. Entry must be original, unpublished, the sole property of submitter, and not previously submitted in any other contest and must include one of six music choices.
How do I download the Choices music from the website?
If you include music, you must use one of the six choices of the music provided here.
What format should I use for submitting my video?
Video entries must be submitted in the following video file formats: .mov (QuickTime) or .flv (Flash Video) or .wmv (Windows Media). The maximum file size for upload through a CGM (consumer generated media) campaign is 100 MB. and must be no longer than three (3) minutes in duration.
What size should I create the video?
We highly recommend 480 x 360 for the best quality. This is the standard resolution for traditional 4:3 aspect ratio video used with Brightcove players. For consistent results, you may want to consider using Brightcove’s Publishpod.
What is Brightcove?
Brightcove is an Internet TV service with some similarities to YouTube in its ability to accept user-submitted videos. All users and contest entries will be uploaded and viewed via the Brightcove CGM service. For more information about Brightcove, visit their site here.
Technical Issues
For all issues related to creating an account, uploading videos or viewing the other entries, please visit Brightcove’s FAQ.
Basic troubleshooting suggestions:
- Install the latest version of the Flash player from Adobe (Get Flash)
- Use a high-speed Internet connection (512Kbps or higher is recommended, 256Kbps upload highly recommended)
- Use a modern operating system and current web browser (see Brightcove’s FAQ)
- Check the size of the file(s) you are trying to upload and make sure they are the correct size (dimension), format and file size.
Who is eligible?
This Contest is intended for participation by legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least sixteen (16) years of age at the time of entry. Entrants under the age of 18 must obtain the agreement of a parent or legal guardian to these contest rules using forms provided by the Sponsor.
How is the contest judged?
On March 1, 2008, judges will select the top five (5) scoring entries (“Winners”) from among all eligible entries received during the Promotional Period. The video entries will be judged using the following criteria: relevance to the Video Challenge (30%), entertainment value and creativity (30%) and technical execution and quality (40%) for a total of 100 points. In the event of a tied score, the entrant who received the most points for relevance to the Video Challenge will be declared one of the winners and in the event of a further tie, the entrant who scored the most points for entertainment value and creativity will be declared one of the winners. Only one person shall be identified as the winner for each video submission. The decisions of the judges are final and binding in all matters relating to this Contest. There will not be cash awarded as an alternative. The winner will forfeit their prize if they choose not to go to UA or are not admitted.
What are the prizes?
Five (5) Prizes shall be awarded in total. Each prize shall consist of one (1) year's tuition (in-state, undergraduate) to the University of Alaska based on thirty (30) credit hours for an academic year, not including room and board, books, student fees, meal plans or any other expenses. The Approx. Retail Value (APR) of each Prize is $3,600. The total ARV of the five (5) Prizes is $18,000. No prize substitutions, transfer, cash equivalent or assignment of prizes allowed, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. All taxes and other expenses associated with the Prize and not specified herein are the Winner’s sole responsibility. The 5 winners will be announced on March 15, 2008.
How do I download the Choices music from the website?
Music included in video entries must be one of the four choices provided here.
Where should I mail the Forms?
To be eligible to win, all entrants must fill out and either mail or fax two forms: Liability Release and the Talent Release Form.*Other individuals appearing in entrant’s video submission must consent to appear in the video by also filling out the University of Alaska Talent Release Form.
Mail Forms to:
UAMyWay Contest
Nerland Agency 808 E Street
Anchorage, AK, 99501
Fax Forms to:
UAMyway Contest
Nerland Agency
907-274-9990
Click here to view the Official Rules, the Judging Criteria and all the details on how to enter.