Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Donray J. Bennett’s organization
Feb 26, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes
The special meeting involved an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of public employees, real estate matters, and collective bargaining sessions. New business included support for entrepreneurial projects and the assignment of intellectual property rights in specific circumstances, aimed at overcoming barriers to leasing university space to external entities. Additionally, the board approved the appointments of Mia Yaniko as Vice President & General Counsel and Mark G. Stasitis as Associate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel.
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The Association of The University of Akron Retirees Executive Board Meeting
The meeting included discussions on membership, political action, and benefits. The program committee reported on upcoming speakers and potential road trips. There was a discussion regarding the repeat process for the 60+ Program and issues in the Art Department, which were resolved. The Senate and union liaisons are working on plans for retrenchment. Discussions around faculty positions, programs etc. are ongoing.
Dec 11, 2024·BoardMeeting
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The University Of Akron Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered various reports, including the Chair's report acknowledging the fall 2024 Commencement and expressing appreciation for University employees. The President's report highlighted Celeste Cook's retirement, the fall semester's activities, and enrollment initiatives. Key discussion points included financial statement audits, financial reports, procurements, the efficiency report to the Ohio Department of Higher Education, a gift attainment report, and curricular changes. The meeting also addressed on-campus housing rate changes, renaming the Academic Affairs Committee, and an expression of appreciation for Celeste Cook. Reports on student experience, athletics, and the Ray C. Bliss Institute were also presented.
Dec 5, 2024·BoardMeeting
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The Association of The University of Akron Retirees Executive Board Meeting
The meeting included discussions and reports from various committees, including Programs, Membership, Political Action, Benefits, Faculty Senate, University & Community Service/Website, Scholarship, and Newsletter. The Programs Committee reported on the Soup and Chili dinner and the upcoming speaker, President Nemer. The Membership Committee discussed strategies for retaining and recruiting members. The Political Action Committee reported on the OCHER meeting and the possibility of a 13th check. The Benefits Committee discussed the elimination of @1870 e-mails and reduced benefits for retirees. Other topics included updates on the website, scholarship gifts, and new business such as the Kick-off for the City of Akron Bicentennial.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
