Campus Resources at The University of Akron

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEES

Tami Hannon
ADA Coordinator
Human Resources
330-972-8201

ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS

Jessica DeFago
Director, Office of Accessibility
330-972-7928

Confidential Assistance for Employees

The IMPACT Employee Assistance (EAP) & Work/Life Program offers access to confidential professional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The IMPACT program includes access to unlimited phone consultation, six complimentary face-to-face counseling sessions per person per occurrence, plus an expansive collection of resources.

The IMPACT Employee Assistance (EAP) & Work/Life Program is available 24 hour a day, 7 days a week by calling 800-227-6007.

For additional information, log on to the web for access to a wide range of articles, resources, and interactive features at www.myimpactsolution.com. The member logon is: UAkron.

Diverse Employee Groups

The University offers several groups on campus to support our diverse employees.  Local and community groups offer additional services and resources.  A complete list of these resources is available here.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action

Tami Hannon
Director, EEO/AA
330-972-8201
eeocompliance@uakron.edu

Kelsea Homer
EEO/AA Specialist Sr.
330-972-7904
eeocompliance@uakron.edu

Title IX leadership at The University of Akron for compliance and complaints

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Dr. Rosa Githiora
Title IX Coordinator
Associate Director, Inclusion & Equity
Leigh Hall 309B 
330-972-5462
rgithior@uakron.edu

EMPLOYEES
Emily Lenke
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees
Director, Labor & Employee Relations, 125E
Administrative Services Building
330-972-6195
emf22@uakron.edu

WAYNE COLLEGE
Gordon Holly
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Wayne College
Assistant Dean of Student Success
Building, E242
330-972-8900
gholly@uakron.edu

LAW SCHOOL
Andrew Costigan 
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Law School 
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs 
McDowell Law Center 106 
330-972-5170 
acc142@uakron.edu

STUDENTS
Mike Strong
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students 
Student Union, 152 
330-972-6048
mstrong@uakron.edu 

Jacqueline Fausnight
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Dean of Students 
Student Union, 152 
330-972-6048
jfausnight@uakron.edu

ATHLETES
Jacklin Wallgren
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for athletes
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Institutional Services
Infocision Stadium 269
330-972-5512
jwallgren@uakron.edu

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Tami Hannon
Director, EEO/AA
Administrative Services Building, 138B
330-972-7300
eeocompliance@uakron.edu