Helmuth v. University of Alaska Fairbanks

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) terminated Craig Helmuth from employment for insubordination. The post-termination hearing officer found that Helmuth was insubordinate, warranting termination. The superior court affirmed the hearing officer’s decision. Helmuth claims insufficient evidence supports the hearing officer’s decision. We affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Craig Helmuth began working part-time as a micro-computer specialist at the UAF Geophysical Institute (GI) in late 1988. He was subsequently promoted to Network Manager of the…