The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) supports the academic, research and service goals of the University. OAA works with administrators, faculty and staff to strengthen academics across campus and increase student success.
UA takes additional steps to enhance academics with series of strategic investments
On April 17, the Board endorsed a previously approved plan to enhance the University's administrative structure by implementing the strategic division of leadership of the Office of Academic Affairs into two positions:
The 2018-19 annual Conflict of Interest (COI) form, its accompanying disclosure forms, and other documents are available online here.
The TARP is designed to allow employees to transition from active employment into retirement with limited duties, by maintaining a presence on campus through a variety of means. TARP is an ongoing program and will operate with a rolling application window.
Related: Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program
Book orders, curriculum proposal system, bachelor's degrees at Wayne College, Conflict of Interest, Reorg pause, and BOT reports. (March 22, 2019)
Program review, International Center, Probation/dismissal summary, Study Abroad (Jan. 25, 2019)
Rule revisions adopted, Admissions policy changes for ELI and other international students, and regular program review (Dec. 14, 2018)
An overview of Retention and Graduation rates and a comparison between Georgia State University and UA (Oct. 9, 2018)
TAGS recognition | Enrollment | Five-Star Fridays | Interdisciplinary Council | Reports | Rule Changes (Sept. 14, 2018)
Faculty Learning Community | Community Colleges’ Applications for Applied Bachelor’s Degree Programs (April 5, 2018)
Academic Program Review | Voluntary Retirement Program | Five-Star Fridays (Feb. 20, 2018)
Academic Program Review | New faculty startup funds | RTP and merit guidelines (Dec. 1, 2017)
OAA report to the Board | Program Review | Williams Honors College | Changes in Admissions (Oct. 6, 2017)
Professional Development Leave | AISS Committee of the Board of Trustees | PT Faculty logging hours | Rule changes (Aug. 15, 2017)
College budgets | Faculty hiring | Laptop refresh | TARP (June 29, 2017)
Choose Ohio First (COF) and Pipeline Initiatives (Feb. 8, 2019)
Program Review Update (Feb. 8, 2019)
GPS/AVL A Tool for Winter Operations (Feb. 8, 2019)
Academic Calendar/Course Calendar
Athletic Related Resources:
Ohio Department of Higher Education Approved Sites for Offering Programs (August 2017)
Akron-AAUP
Contract Professional Advisory Committee
Reappointment,
RTP Criteria Template (March 3, 2010 - Final)
RTP Criteria Template (Example - Math Department)
Know a student who is having difficulties? Use Help a Zip to alert campus professionals who will intervene and offer support.
Rex Ramsier
Executive Vice President/
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 330-972-7593
Email: provost@uakron.edu
Chand Midha
Interim Executive Vice President/
Chief Academic Officer and
Executive Dean, Graduate School
Phone: 330-972-7644
Email: cmidha@uakron.edu
Sidney Foster
Associate Provost, Faculty Relations
Phone: 330-972-6012
Email: sfoster@uakron.edu
William Kraus
Associate Provost, Enrollment Management
Phone: 330-972-6427
Email: wkraus@uakron.edu
Kim Haverkamp
Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Phone: 330-972-8411
Email: kh1@uakron.edu
Patti Huth
Administrative Coordinator, Provost Office
Phone: 330-972-7593
Email: phuth@uakron.edu
Joan Kaye
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: 330-972-8295
Email: jkaye@uakron.edu
Laurel Rooks
Manager, Academic Affairs
Phone: 330-972-5144
Email: lrooks@uakron.edu
