In continuing efforts to expand outreach and coordination with both internal and external constituents, President Nemer would like to share the following staffing updates:
Sarah Kelly, vice president human resources/chief human resources officer, has been given an additional appointment as special assistant to the president for employee engagement. While maintaining her primary human resources role, she will now also:
- serve as a point of contact between the President's Office and key internal stakeholders;
- assist the president in planning, coordinating and implementing institutional initiatives;
- manage special projects and initiatives aligned with the president's goals and the University's mission; and
- represent the Office of the President at meetings, events and engagements as needed.
Willy Kollman has been promoted to associate vice president, alumni and constituent relations. In this role, he will report directly to the president, with a dotted line reporting to Kim Cole, vice president of advancement.
Kollman also has been given an additional appointment as special assistant to the president.
In addition to his existing responsibilities directing and promoting the activities of the University's Office of Alumni Relations and the UA Alumni Association, he will now also:
- serve as a point of contact between the President's Office and key external stakeholders;
- assist the president in planning, coordinating and implementing institutional initiatives;
- manage special projects and initiatives aligned with the president's goals and the University's mission;
- represent the Office of the President and the University at local and regional community, organization and nonprofit events, meetings and initiatives to enhance visibility and overall reputation; and
- cultivate and manage relationships with local, regional and national corporate partners, nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations whose missions and interests align with the University of Akron's priorities.
"It is vitally important that we strengthen our relationships with all of our stakeholders - whether internal or external," said Nemer. "I am confident that both Sarah and Willy can help in these efforts moving forward to ensure that voices are heard and that we are achieving our strategic values of flourishing people, lifelong learning and social impact."
R.J. Nemer
President
The University of Akron
Media contact: Cristine Boyd, 330-972-6476, cboyd@uakron.edu