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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).
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.
University Council Minutes
- February 10, 2026
- January 13, 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
University Council Executive Committee Minutes
- February 25, 2026
- January 27, 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
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
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.
OFFICERSTonia Ferrell, Chair
330-972-7905
ferrell@uakron.edu
Nate Meeker, Vice Chair
330-972-4616
ntm2@uakron.edu
Kris Kraft, Secretary
330-972-6516
knk@uakron.edu