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University Council
The University Council is the representative and legislative body of the University that deliberates and makes recommendations to the President on matters such as strategic planning, university policy, and other substantive matters that pertain to the strategic direction, and operations of the University.
YOUR IDEAS WANTED
If you have an idea related to a non-academic program or procedure, use UC's Topic Submission Form to submit your ideas. Thank you!
To view the status of topic submissions, follow this link: Topic Submission updates.
University Council has three components: the UC itself, the UC Executive Committee and the eight UC Standing Committees. The Executive Committee is elected by the UC from among its members and is responsible for agenda-setting and coordination. The Standing Committees are elected or selected by the university community constituencies and report to the UC.
The UC and the eight standing committees represent all primary campus constituency groups: faculty, staff, professional staff, students, deans, department chairs and administrators.
University Council meetings are open to the public (see meeting calendar on this page).
For materials prior to 2025, including University Council minutes and University Council Executive Committee minutes, please reference the University Council Archive site. This content is no longer actively maintained and may not meet current accessibility standards. To request content in accessible format, please contact UniversityCouncilSupport@uakron.edu.
University Council Minutes
2026
- August 11, 2026
- July 2026 - No Meeting
- June 9, 2026
- May 12, 2026
- April 14, 2026
- March 17, 2026
- February 11, 2026
- January 13, 2026
2025
University Council Executive Committee Minutes
2026
- July 2026 - No Meeting
- June 23, 2026
- May 26, 2026
- April 28, 2026
- March 31, 2026
- February 25, 2026
- January 27, 2026
2025
Documents of Interest
- 2022 Higher Learning Commission Visit
- University Council Satisfaction Survey Results 9-2-19
- University Council Satisfaction Survey Results 8-28-18
- 2017 Higher Learning Commission Visit 8-7-17
- University Council Satisfaction Survey Results 5-9-17
- University Council Satisfaction Survey Results 5-18-16
- 2015 Higher Learning Committee Visit 10-29-15
- University Council Satisfaction Survey Response PowerPoint 7-14-15
- University Council Satisfaction Survey Results 4-20-15
- University Council Satisfaction Survey Results 6-25-14
Council Member Resources
Help Us Make UC More Effective
Your feedback to make the work of UC more effective is very important to us. Submit your suggestions to the UC Executive Committee for consideration.
Strategic Planning
University Council will drive the University Strategic Plan and process for evolving our planning. Learn more about our Strategic Action Plan and Process.
University of Akron Award and Recognition
Nominations for the Akron Awards and Recognition will open in November, 2026.
Deadline for nominations will be 5 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2027.
- July 14, 2026 - CANCELED
- August 11, 2026
- September 8, 2026
- October 13, 2026
- November 10, 2026
- December 8, 2026
- January 12, 2027
- February 9, 2027
- March 9, 2027
- April 13, 2027
- May 11, 2027
- June 8, 2027
Each month, UC hosts guest speakers to learn more about our campus. Upcoming guest speakers TBD.
You can find out more about past guest speakers by clicking on the link below. To request to be a guest speaker at a UC meeting, contact Kris Kraft (knk@uakron.edu).
Past Guest Speaker Presentations: click here
Click here to submit your committee reports.
OFFICERSKris Kraft, Chair
330-972-6516
knk@uakron.edu
Nate Meeker, Vice Chair
330-972-4616
ntm2@uakron.edu
Stephanie Davis-Dieringer, Secretary
330-972-7473
sad@uakron.edu
Tonia Ferrell, Immediate Past Chair (one-year term)
330-972-7905
ferrell@uakron.edu