The University of Akron Board of Trustees
The University of Akron's Board of Trustees is the governing body for The University of Akron, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3359.01. The Board is composed of nine voting members and two nonvoting student members, all appointed by the Governor of Ohio with the advice and consent of the State Senate. Trustees are appointed to nine-year terms, with the exception of the Student Trustees, who are appointed to two-year terms.
The Board of Trustees has been charged by the Ohio Legislature (Ohio Revised Code 3359.03 and 3359.04) with:
- selecting and appointing the president;
- setting the operating budget;
- approving personnel appointments;
- granting all degrees awarded by the University, including honorary degrees;
- establishing tuition and fee rates;
- approving contracts; and
- approving all rules, regulations, curriculum changes, new programs and degrees at The University of Akron.
Board of Trustees regular meeting Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Public session of the meeting begins: 10:30 a.m. or earlier
See notice of the upcoming regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Meetings of the Board and its Committees
Committee meetings (Afternoon) | Regular meetings (Morning) |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
N/A | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (tentative) |
All meetings will be held in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union, Board Room 339, unless otherwise noted. Start times will be posted in advance.