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.

Crest of The University of AkronThe 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)
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.