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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.

President Gary L. Miller

YOUR IDEAS WANTED

Answer President Gary L. Miller's request for ideas related to a non-academic program and procedure. Use UC's Topic Submission Form to submit your ideas. Thank you!

In Fall 2021 the President asked the campus community to submit ideas to improve the UA experience.  The campus responded with over 40 topic submissions covering a wide variety of topics.  To view the status of topic submissions, follow this link: /uc/documents/documents-of-interest/TS status spreadsheet for web.xlsx

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, contract professionals, students, deans, department chairs and administrators.

University Council meetings are open to the public (see meeting calendar on this page).

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.

University Council Minutes

University Council Executive Committee Minutes

Documents of Interest

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.

Meeting calendar

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Teams

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
3-4:30 p.m.
Location: In person and Teams

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
3-4:30 p.m.
Location: Teams

Guest Speakers

Each month, UC hosts guest speakers to learn more about our campus. Upcoming guest speakers include:

  • April 11 – Kim Gentile, Greg Landis, Kim Snowden – Transfers and Stephen McKellips, Vice Provost, Enrollment Management
  • May 9 – Aimee DeChambeau, Dean, University Libraries
  • June 13 - Dr. Gwyneth Price, Senior Vice Provost for Academic & Faculty Affairs

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 Heather Loughney (hl@uakron.edu).

Past Guest Speaker Presentations: click here

COMMITTEE REPORTS

You'll need to Request Access to the form to submit your committee reports.

OFFICERS

Tonia Ferrell, Chair
330-972-7905
ferrell@uakron.edu

Jeanette Carson, Vice Chair
330-972-7013
jcarson@uakron.edu

Kris Kraft, Secretary
330-972-6516
knk@uakron.edu