Standing committee assignments, 2021-22
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Academic Issues & Student Success Committee
(Dr. John M. Wiencek, liaison)
- Lewis W Adkins, Jr., Chair
- Trina M. Carter
- Christine Amer Mayer
- Thomas F. Needles
- McKenzie K. Gerzanics
Audit & Compliance Committee
(Dallas A. Grundy/Douglas Brumbaugh, liaisons)
- Alfred V. Ciraldo, Chair
- Trina M. Carter
- William A. Scala
- Bryan C. Williams
- Brooke Campbell
Finance & Administration
(Dallas A. Grundy, liaison)
- William A. Scala, Chair
- Alfred V . Ciraldo
- Christine Amer Mayer
- Bryan C. Williams
- Brooke Campbell
Personnel & Compensation Committee (Dallas A. Grundy/
John M. Wiencek, liaisons)
- Alfred V. Ciraldo, Chair
- Lewis W. Adkins, Jr.
- Christine Amer Mayer
- Thomas F. Needles
- McKenzie K. Gerzanics
Nominating Committee
(M. Celeste Cook, liaison)
(TBD)
Rules Committee
(John J. Reilly, liaison)
- Bryan C. Williams, Chair
- Alfred V . Ciraldo
- Thomas F. Needles
- William A. Scala
- Brooke Campbell
Strategic Issues Committee
(Gary L. Miller/John M. Wiencek, liaisons)
- Lewis W. Adkins, Jr., Chair
- Christine Amer Mayer
- Thomas F. Needles
- Bryan C. Williams
- McKenzie K. Gerzanics
Non-Standing Committee Assignments for 2021-2022
External Affairs Committee
(Matthew P. Akers, liaison)
- Thomas F. Needles, Chair
- Lewis W. Adkins, Jr.
- Christine Amer Mayer
- William A. Scala
- McKenzie K. Gerzanics
Safety & Facilities Special Committee
(Nathan J. Mortimer, liaison)
- Lewis W. Adkins, Jr., Chair
- Alfred V . Ciraldo
- William A. Scala
- Brooke Campbell
Note: * The Board Chair is an ex-officio, voting member of every committee.
Appointments to University-affiliated Boards, 2021-2022
The University of Akron Foundation
Joseph M. Gingo
University Of Akron Research Foundation (UARF)
Joseph M. Gingo
Bryan C. Williams
Dr. Philip A. Allen
Dr. Marnie M. Saunders
Alumni Association National Board
McKenzie K. Gerzanics
UA Diversity Council
Brooke Campbell
Campus Constituency Group Liaisons for 2021-2022
Faculty Senate
Trina M. Carter, Primary
Alfred V. Ciraldo, Alternate
McKenzie K. Gerzanics
University Council
Bryan C. Williams, Primary
Christine Amer Mayer, Alternate
Brooke Campbell
Descriptions of Standing Committees
Academic Issues & Student Success Committee
- Considers and makes recommendations concerning all policy matters requiring attention or action of the Board relating to faculty appointment, tenure and status; academic planning and governance; areas of instruction and degree programs; student admissions; and other matters of policy governing or pertaining to academic and curricular affairs
- Considers and makes recommendations concerning all policy matters requiring attention or action of the Board relating to student affairs and student life including enrollment services, advising and counseling, academic support programs, student development and conduct, student financial aid and other non-academic matters affecting students.
- Provides oversight of the University's financial practices, internal controls, financial management and standards of conduct
Related: Office of the Chief Audit Executive
Finance & Administration Committee
- Considers and makes recommendations concerning all policy matters requiring attention or action of the Board relating to - University budget and financial operations, business organization and practice; borrowing of funds; determination of student fees and other sources of University income; custody and investment of any funds which are not under or may in the future come under control of the Board of Trustees; submission of appropriation requests; and solicitation of funds for present and future needs of the University
- Coordinates activities with The University of Akron Foundation and relations with local, state and federal legislative and administrative agencies
- Promotes relations with the University's alumni and Alumni Association
- Considers and makes recommendations concerning the naming of buildings and other similar honorary designations
- Makes recommendations regarding biennium capital appropriation requests, and it considers and makes recommendations regarding the capital planning and capital projects for the University, including - overall campus development guide plan; location, planning, construction, renovation, demolition and maintenance of the University's physical plant, streets, grounds and capital equipment; the purchase, sale, and lease of real estate; the procedure for implementation of locally administered projects; and the selection process for architects, engineers, construction managers and contractors
- Meets annually in May to recommend a slate of officers to the Board, so that its report and recommendations may be voted upon at the Board’s regular meeting in June annually.
Personnel & Compensation Committee
- Oversees, on the Board's behalf, the University's overall employment and compensation practices, policies and procedures
- Recommends to the Board of Trustees the adoption of policies to guide such practices
- Considers and makes recommendations to the Board on employment matters involving the University president, as well as the president's recommendations regarding University officers
- Is authorized to engage consultants and to enlist the assistance of other members of the Board and administration as necessary in its functions
- Considers and makes recommendations concerning the adoption, amendment and repeal of rules of the University required to be filed with the Secretary of State. Such rules shall include, but not be limited to any rule, regulation, bylaw or standard adopted by the Board of Trustees, or pursuant to their rule-making authority; and which has a general and uniform effect when applied to students, faculty, staff or the general public or to any identifiable class of students, faculty, staff or the general public.
- Considers and makes recommendations concerning the strategic position of the University and the strategic issues and priorities that, from time to time, require the Board's focused attention. Such issues shall be assigned to the committee by the Chair of the Board and reflect areas critical to the successful performance of the institution's mission.
- Considers and makes recommendations to the Board regarding - the organization of the Board and the individual involvement and fiduciary and legal role of Trustees; the bylaws regarding the operation of the Board and its committees; the Board’s operation and matters related to Board and Trustee assessment, Trustee selection and Trustee orientation; the expectation of Trustees’ comportment within the Board, and with the president and internal and external constituencies; and the avoidance of conflict of interest or commitment or the appearance of same