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Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3358:17 - Washington-Morgan State Community College › Chapter 3358:17-60 - Independent Study › Section 3358:17-60-03 - Independent study

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
lndependent study will only be offered with the approval of
				the academic dean of the division or the department chair in which the course
				originates. This approval will be given when there is no other feasible method
				whereby a student can obtain the knowledge within the regular college
				calendar.
(A)
								Independent study credit
			 can only be granted and computed into the grade point average when the course
			 has been completed according to a written agreement between the student and the
			 instructor with the approval of the appropriate academic dean or department
			 chair.
(B)
								The instructor of each
			 student taking an independent study course is to be responsible for all
			 activities relating to assignments, evaluations, curriculum and supervision of
			 the student.
(C)
								The curriculum content of
			 all independent study agreements must be equal to the curriculum content
			 offered in the regular credit program. Assessment of learning must be
			 comparable to the evaluation system and grading used in regular credit
			 programs.
(D)
								Faculty members carrying
			 the regular full-time academic teaching load will not be required to accept
			 independent study students except on a voluntary basis.
(E)
								Generally, approval for independent study will be
			 granted only in a semester in which the course is not offered.
(F)
								The request for independent study form must be
			 completed before consideration of a request for independent study. This form is
			 available from the offices of the academic deans.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-02 - Officers of the board and their duties

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Officers.
The officers of the board shall be a chairperson and a vice
				chairperson, who shall be members of the board, a secretary of the board, and
				an assistant secretary who need not be members of the board. The nominating
				committee shall meet annually 
									and
									 its report and recommendations may be voted upon at the
				subsequent
									 regular meeting of
				the board
									. The
				newly elected officers shall
				 shall take office at the first regular meeting of the board in
				each fiscal year beginning the first of July and shall serve until their
				successors are elected.
(B)
			 Duties of officers.
The duties of the officers of the board shall be as
				follows:
(1) Chairperson.
(a) The chairperson shall preside at all
			 meetings of the board and shall decide all questions of order. It shall be the
			 chairperson's duty to see that the bylaws of the board are complied with; that
			 the duties of the executive officers of the university, as prescribed in the
			 regulations of the board, are followed; and that the resolutions and documents
			 of the board are properly executed. The chairperson shall be an ex-officio
			 member of all committees of the board.
(b) The chairperson shall, for and on behalf
			 of the university and the board, sign instruments, contracts, minutes,
			 resolutions, diplomas, and other documents authorized by the board, or
			 authorize the president of the university or the secretary to so act in the
			 chairperson's behalf.
(c) The
			 chairperson shall perform such other duties as these bylaws shall hereinafter
			 prescribe or as may be, from time to time, delegated to the chairperson by the
			 board.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-03 - Committees of the board

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Standing committees.
The members, chairperson and, if deemed necessary or desirable,
				vice chairperson(s) of each standing committee shall be appointed annually by
				the chairperson of the board. Each such committee shall be self-governed and
				may subdivide its work among subcommittees and perform its functions in such
				manner as the committee deems advisable. It may initiate proposals or act on
				proposals delegated to it by the board, or made to it by the board chairperson
				or president of the university, and shall make recommendations to the board for
				action. The functions of the standing committees, including such special duties
				as may be delegated by the board, shall in general be as follows:
(1) Academic affairs
									 committee.
Review,
			 consider,
										 and make
			 recommendations concerning all policy matters requiring attention or action of
			 the board and relating to the following matters prepared by and brought to the
			 committee by university administrators:
(a)
											
											Academic planning and governance and educational
			 policies;  degree
			 and certificate programs; areas of research and
			 related activities; student admissions; and other matters of policy governing
			 or pertaining to academic and curricular affairs.
(b)
											Areas of
			 student
											 engagement and
			 success including enrollment services, advising,
											 counseling, and academic support programs; student
			 development and conduct; student financial aid and scholarships;
											
			 intercollegiate athletics; and other non-academic
			 matters affecting students.
(c)
			 Alumni structures, strategies and policies, including the promotion of
			 relations with the university's alumni.
(d) Communication and marketing
			 strategies.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-04 - Meetings of the board

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Meetings.
(1) Regular meetings shall be held in
			 accordance with meeting schedules adopted and, from time to time, amended by a
			 vote of the majority of the board. The time and place of meetings shall be set
			 by the board.
(2) Special meetings
			 shall be called by the secretary upon the request of the chairperson or any two
			 members of the board on not less than five days' notice. Emergency meetings may
			 be called by the secretary upon request of the chairperson in accord with the
			 provisions of Ohio law respecting public meetings.
(3) Unless otherwise specifically stated in
			 the notice of the meeting, any business may be transacted at any meeting of the
			 board.
(4) All regular, special,
			 emergency, committee meetings, and executive sessions of the board shall be
			 held in conformance with the requirements of Ohio law governing public
			 meetings. Public meetings shall not include attendance by a majority of board
			 members of the board or a majority of board members of any committee or
			 subcommittee of the board at information sessions, campus events, social or
			 other activities which do not involve a prearranged discussion of university
			 business by such members of the board.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-05 - President of the university

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The board shall elect a president of the
			 university to hold office at its discretion, in accord with its authority set
			 forth in section 3359.03 of the Revised Code. The
			 following procedures shall serve to guide the selection process, unless revised
			 as provided herein.
(1) In recognition of the
			 legitimate concerns and interests of faculty, staff, academic and senior
			 administration, students, alumni and community leaders, the search committee
			 will involve such appropriate constituencies in the search process as follows:
(a) Prior to the invitation for nominations
			 or applications of candidates, the presidential advisory and screening
			 committee shall offer university constituency groups the opportunity to provide
			 input concerning the proposed criteria, process and scheduling for the search
			 process. The representative constituency and advisory groups may include, but
			 are not limited to a representative from: the council of deans; department
			 chairs; faculty senate; senior administration; contract professional advisory
			 committee (CPAC); staff employee advisory committee (SEAC); university council;
			 the Akron chapter of the American association of university professors (Akron
			 AAUP); students, and community leaders.
(b) The board will consider the
			 recommendations from all constituency groups, but retains the final authority
			 to determine the criteria, process and schedule for the search.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-06 - University faculty

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The university faculty shall consist of
			 the president of the university, vice presidents, deans, distinguished
			 professors, professors, associate professors, assistant professors,
			 instructors,  part-time
			 faculty, and all others giving instruction for college credit who have been
			 appointed by the board or the board's designee
			 (s) upon recommendation of the president. It shall include, also, such
			 administrative officers and staff members as may be assigned thereto by the
			 board or their designee(s) upon recommendation of
			 the president .
(B) The faculty senate of the university
			 faculty is the legislative body thereof. In accordance with the state of Ohio
			 appropriations budget as regards higher education boards of trustees, the board
			 of trustees may consult with faculty senate about shared collegial academic
			 governance in such fundamental areas as curriculum, subject matter and methods
			 of instruction and faculty research. The board empowers it to formulate and
			 recommend suitable rules, requirements, and procedures for the admission,
			 government, management, and control of the students, courses of study, granting
			 of degrees and certificates, and other internal affairs of the institution
			 necessary to meet the objectives of the university in accordance with the
			 established policies of the board. However in accordance with the state of Ohio
			 appropriations budget as regards higher education boards of trustees,
			 administrative decisions about the utilization of available resources,
			 organizational structure, the operation and staffing of all auxiliary
			 facilities, and administrative personnel shall be the exclusive prerogative of
			 the board of trustees.
(C) The
			 faculty senate shall be composed in the manner set forth in rule
			 3359-2-02 of the Administrative
			 Code as approved by the board.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-07 - Annual budget

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								The annual budget
			 shall consist of a detailed statement of estimated revenue, expenses, and
			 surplus of the operating funds of the university for each year beginning July
			 first and ending June thirtieth. This statement shall be supported by such
			 explanatory comments and supplemental data as would clearly define the
			 university's financial condition.
(B)
								The president
			 shall draft a proposed budget for the ensuing year, along with all salaries,
			 wages, classifications, changes in status, and other such personnel actions of
			 all employees proposed for the subsequent budget year and submit this proposed
			 budget and recommendations to the finance, fiscal policy and investment
			 committee of the board for its consideration and approval. After discussion
			 with the president, the finance, fiscal policy and investment committee shall
			 present the budget and proposed personnel actions, with any proposed amendments
			 and recommendations, to a regular or special meeting of the board for its
			 consideration and approval.
(C)
								The budget may be
			 revised at the discretion of the board upon recommendation of the president, or
			 upon its own initiative. The president is charged with operating the university
			 within the budget established by the board. The employment, changes of status,
			 establishment of base salaries or changes in salaries, wages, or
			 classifications or other personnel actions involving the employment and
			 compensation of employees shall be subject to prior approval of the
			 board.
Replaces: 3359-1-07
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-08 - Enactment, repeal or amendments

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Any bylaw of the board may be amended
				or repealed by a vote of a majority of all the members of the board, notice
				thereof having been given to the members of the board at least one month before
				being acted upon; provided, however, that this requirement may be suspended by
				the unanimous vote of all the members of the board.
Replaces: 3359-1-08
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-09 - Compliance with administrative rule filing requirements

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
For purposes of compliance with section
				111.15 of the Revised Code, the
				board adopts the following definition of a "
				111.15 Rule" as generally set
				forth in section 111.15
								
								or rule
				102-1-01 of the
				Administrative Code, of the Revised Code:
(A)
								"
			 111.15 Rule" includes any rule,
			 regulation, bylaw, or standard having a general and uniform operation adopted
			 by the board under the authority of the laws governing the university: any
			 appendix to a rule: and any internal management rule.
(B)
								"
			 111.15 Rule" shall
			 include:
(1)
									Any rule, regulation, bylaw, or standard adopted by the
			 board, or pursuant to rule-making authority specifically delegated by the board
			 in these bylaws and regulations: and.
(2)
									Which has a
			 general and uniform legal effect when applied to faculty, staff or the general
			 public or to any identifiable class of students, faculty, staff or the general
			 public.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-1 - Powers and Duties of Board Members, Officers and Committees › Section 3359-1-10 - Advisory trustees

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								The university of
			 Akron board of trustees establishes the position of advisory trustee.
The purpose for this position is to
				permit the university to take advantage of the talents, resources and
				experiences of individuals who may or may not be residents of the state of
				Ohio.
(B)
								Advisory trustees will be selected and removed by a
			 majority vote of the university of Akron board of trustees.
(1)
									Selection
			 criteria for advisory trustees include, but are not limited to:
(a)
										Success in chosen
			 field or business;
(b)
										State or national prominence;
(c)
										Ability to serve
			 as an advocate for higher education;
(d)
										Ability and
			 willingness to offer advice to the board and president; and
(e)
										Demonstrated
			 support of the university of Akron.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-2 - University Administrative Offices › Section 3359-2-01 - The office of academic affairs

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) President of the university.
As specified in rule
				3359-01-05 of the Administrative
				Code, the president is the executive head of all university colleges,
				libraries, branches, schools, and departments, possessing duties,
				responsibilities, and powers as delineated in the rules of the university of
				Akron.
(B) Executive vice
			 president and provost.
(1) The executive vice
			 president and provost shall be appointed by the board or the board's designee(s) upon recommendation of the
			 president; and shall hold office at the discretion of the president; and shall
			 report to the president.
(2) The
			 executive vice president and provost shall be responsible for the oversight and
			 management of the academic functions and such other operational functions of
			 the university as assigned, consistent with university rules and policies, or
			 as directed by the president.
(3)
			 The executive vice president and provost shall be an ex-officio member of each
			 faculty and department or school.
(4) The executive vice president and provost
			 shall have the authority to:
(a) Assist in the
			 selection and appointment of faculty and staff, including the promotion,
			 tenure, salary and dismissal of faculty members;
(b) Assist in the preparation of the annual
			 budget;
(c) Oversee university
			 academic departments and administrative offices, consistent with university
			 rules and policies or as directed by the president;
(d) Execute contracts on behalf of the
			 university, consistent with university rules and policies; and
(e) Perform other such duties as may be
			 assigned by the president.
(5) The executive vice president and provost
			 shall have the authority to organize and staff the division of academic affairs
			 to meet its operational responsibilities, consistent with university rules and
			 policies and the authority of the president.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-2 - University Administrative Offices › Section 3359-2-01.1 - Deans of the degree-granting and professional colleges and schools

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Deans of the
			 degree-granting and professional colleges and schools.
(1) Each dean of a degree-granting college or
			 school shall be appointed by the board or the board's
			 designee(s) upon recommendation of the president, shall be responsible to
			 the president through the executive vice president and provost and shall hold
			 office at the discretion of the president.
(2) The dean shall be the administrative head
			 of the respective college or school and shall be charged with the general
			 supervision of all its interests, in accordance with the directions, policies
			 and rules established by the board, the president, and the executive vice
			 president and provost and in accordance with the applicable provisions of
			 collective bargaining agreements and the approved actions of the faculty senate
			 and the college or school faculty.
(3) Responsibilities of the dean shall
			 include, but not be limited to:
(a) Attending
			 to organizational matters by presiding over meetings of the college or school
			 faculty; recommending members to standing and special committees; recommending
			 nominees for division heads, department chairs, and staff to the executive vice
			 president and provost; presenting policies for consideration by the faculty;
			 and administering University policies, rules and regulations.
(b) Providing program leadership in
			 developing college or school goals, priorities, initiatives, and strategies
			 that align with the goals, priorities, initiatives, and strategies of the
			 university. Facilitating the development of and monitoring the status of goals,
			 priorities, accomplishments, and needs of each department within the college or
			 school.
(c) Developing resources
			 for the college or school by assisting in securing gifts and grants, and by
			 developing an annual budget request. Responsibly managing the operating,
			 capital, and personnel budget of the college or school.
(d) Impacting the college's or school's major
			 programs by enabling quality teaching, research, and service with an
			 appropriate balance.
(e) Enhancing
			 student success and the well-being of students by supervising enrollment
			 management and students' progress and education.
(f) Initiating and facilitating the
			 engagement of the college or school units with other campus units and with the
			 community.
(g) Performing such
			 other duties as designated by the president or the senior vice president and
			 provost and as outlined in other university rules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-2 - University Administrative Offices › Section 3359-2-02 - Organization of instruction

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) University organization.
(1) The university of Akron is a state
			 university operating under the laws of the state of Ohio. It comprises the
			 following degree granting colleges and schools of
			 instruction:
(a) Buchtel college of arts and
			 sciences.
(b) College of
			 engineering and polymer science.
(c) College of
			 business.
(d) School of law.
(e) College of health
			 and human sciences.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-2 - University Administrative Offices › Section 3359-2-03 - University libraries administration

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Librarian of the school of law.
The librarian of the school of law shall be appointed by the
				board or the board's designee(s) upon
				recommendation of the president; shall be responsible to the president through
				the dean of the school of law and the senior vice president and provost; shall
				hold office at the discretion of the president; shall administer the school of
				law library in accordance with good practice; and shall utilize the access
				services division of the university libraries to assist in the operation of the
				school of law library.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-2 - University Administrative Offices › Section 3359-2-04 - University research council

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The university research council shall
				be responsible for the supervision and coordination of sponsored and
				contractual research activities carried out at the university of Akron through
				such departments, colleges, research institutes and centers as established to
				conduct research. The council shall be chaired by the vice president for
				research and dean of the graduate school. Its members shall be recommended to
				the vice president for research and dean of the graduate school, in
				consultation with the senior vice president and provost. The membership shall
				include the director of the office of research administration, general counsel,
				dean of the Buchtel college of arts and sciences, dean of engineering, dean of
				polymer science and polymer engineering, director of the institute of polymer
				engineering, and two faculty members recommended by the executive committee of
				the faculty senate.
Replaces: 3359-2-04
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-2 - University Administrative Offices › Section 3359-2-06 - Degrees and certificates

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Conferring of degrees and certificates.
(A)
								Honorary degrees may be conferred by the board.
			 Honorary degrees are not conferred in absentia but at regular commencements or
			 at special convocations.
(B)
								Degrees in course and certificates shall be granted by
			 the board to candidates recommended by the respective faculties and the faculty
			 senate as having fulfilled the requirements thereof.
(C)
								Degrees in course shall be conferred and all
			 certificates shall be awarded by the president of the university at
			 commencement or presented in absentia.
(D)
								Diplomas and certificates shall carry the signature or
			 facsimile thereof of the chairperson of the board, the president of the
			 university, the secretary of the board, and the dean of the college or school
			 of the recipient.
(E)
								Honorary certificates may be conferred by the board.
			 Honorary certificates may be conferred upon recommendation of the president at
			 regular commencements, special convocations, or other events deemed appropriate
			 by the president.
Replaces: 3359-2-06
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-2 - University Administrative Offices › Section 3359-2-10 - Vice president for research and dean of the graduate school

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The vice
			 president for research and dean of the graduate school shall be appointed by
			 the board or the board's designee(s) upon
			 recommendation of the president; shall hold office at the discretion of the
			 president; and shall be responsible to the president.
Notwithstanding the direct reporting relation between vice
				president for research and dean of the graduate school to the president, it
				shall be the duty and responsibility of vice president for research and dean of
				the graduate school to coordinate with and keep the senior vice president and
				provost informed in advance on all matters, initiatives, or decisions within
				their area of responsibility that involve academic matters, or that have a
				reasonable expectation of involving or affecting the academic programs,
				activities, or directions of the university.
(B) The vice president for research and dean
			 of the graduate school shall be responsible for:
(1) The university's research grants,
			 contracts, and sponsored programs through the office of research
			 administration;
(2) Its
			 intellectual property administration, patent marketing, and licensing activity
			 through the office of technology transfer, and coordination with the office of
			 the vice president and general counsel with respect to all legal matters,
			 including patent prosecutions, enforcement and maintenance;
(3) The conduct of programs to encourage
			 basic, applied, and funded research among the appropriate faculty, staff, and
			 students;
(4) Technology
			 commercialization of university intellectual property and economic
			 development;
(5) Serving as the
			 university's chief research officer and a member of the university research
			 council as well as serving on the Ohio board of regents research officers
			 council.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-3 - University Finances › Section 3359-3-01 - The office of finance and administration

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) President of the university. As specified
			 in rule 3359-1-05 of the Administrative Code, the president is executive head
			 of all university colleges, branches, schools and departments, possessing
			 duties, responsibilities and powers as delineated in the rules of the
			 university of Akron.
(B) Senior
			 vice president and chief financial officer.
(1) The senior vice president and chief
			 financial officer shall be appointed by the board or
			 the board's designee(s) upon recommendation of the president; shall hold
			 office at the discretion of the president; and shall report to the president
			 consistent with the administrative reporting line then in effect.
(2) The senior vice president and chief
			 financial officer shall be responsible for oversight and management of
			 functions encompassed by the division of finance and administration, including
			 all fiscal operations, financial planning and budgeting and such operational
			 functions of the university as assigned, consistent with university rules and
			 policies or as directed by the president.
(3) The senior vice president and chief
			 financial officer shall:
(a) Oversee, in
			 consultation with the finance and administration committee of the board, the
			 investment and management of university assets, including real
			 estate;
(b) Prepare the annual
			 budget;
(c) Oversee the collection
			 and reporting of financial and operational data required for accreditation,
			 compliance, assessment, budgeting and planning;
(d) Oversee university administrative
			 departments and offices, consistent with university rules and policies or as
			 directed by the president;
(e)
			 Execute contracts on behalf of the university, consistent with university rules
			 and policies; and
(f) Perform other
			 such duties as may be assigned by the president.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-3 - University Finances › Section 3359-3-02 - Tuition, fees, and refunds

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Tuition and
			 fees.
(1)
									Students shall be charged fees and/or tuition and other fees
			 in accordance with schedules adopted by the board from time to time. The proper
			 amount thereof shall be assessed by the office of student accounts/bursar and
			 collected from each student by the office of student accounts/bursar which
			 includes the cashier's office either in cash, checks, credit cards or approved
			 financial aid, as a prerequisite to the completion of
			 registration.
(2)
									Payment of nonresident tuition surcharge is required of
			 any student who does not qualify as a permanent resident of Ohio as defined by
			 the Ohio board of regents, rule
			 3333-1-10
			 of the Administrative Code. For information about residency requirements,
			 please see rule 3359-60-04.1 of the Administrative Code.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-3 - University Finances › Section 3359-3-03 - Property of the university

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The head of each college, school,
				laboratory or department within the university shall take reasonable
				precautions for the preservation and safekeeping of all instructional equipment
				and supplies listed in the inventory. Those responsible shall report to the
				associate vice president/controller all additions to the inventory by way of
				gifts, with an estimate of the reasonable value and shall likewise report to
				the associate vice president/controller all property which has become unfit for
				use due to wear and tear, obsolescence or breakage. Whenever so requested by
				the associate vice president/controller, those responsible shall prepare
				inventories of the equipment and supplies under their
				jurisdiction.
Replaces: 3359-3-03
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-3 - University Finances › Section 3359-3-04 - Budget deficit

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								It is the
			 responsibility of each vice president, dean, director or department chair to
			 ensure, for all accounts for which they are responsible, that expenditures
			 remain in line with authorized budgets during the fiscal year. In addition, the
			 carry-forward of a deficit budget balance in any general fund, auxiliary
			 enterprise, grant, contract, or other restricted account, from one fiscal year
			 to the next is prohibited.
(B)
								It is the
			 responsibility of the vice president for finance and administration and chief
			 financial officer to develop and publish procedures to ensure adherence to
			 these policies. An exception to the deficit policy, when justified, may be
			 granted by the vice president for finance and administration and chief
			 financial officer.
Replaces: 3359-3-04
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-3 - University Finances › Section 3359-3-05 - Office of human resources

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The president of the university, as
			 specified in rule
			 3359-1-05 of the Administrative
			 Code, the president is executive head of all university colleges and
			 departments possessing duties, responsibilities and powers as delineated in the
			 bylaws.
(B) The vice president of
			 human resources and chief human resources officer (the "chief human resources
			 officer") shall be appointed by the president, shall hold office at the
			 discretion of the president, and shall report to the president consistent with
			 the administrative reporting line then in effect.
(1) The chief human resources officer shall
			 plan and direct policies and initiatives to attain short-term and long-term
			 goals as established by the president in accordance with the policies and rules
			 established by the board and the president.
(2) The chief human resources officer is
			 responsible for:
(a) Creating and maintaining
			 a compensation and classification philosophy and system that supports
			 performance enhancement and measurement strategies;
(b) Supervision of the university's office of
			 equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, including development of
			 an annual affirmative action plan;
(c) Refining talent acquisition, retention,
			 and advancement strategies and programs to support effectiveness and efficiency
			 in the use and deployment of human talent;
(d) Recommending and implementing human
			 resources policies and procedures consistent with a collaborative and
			 integrated teamwork approach to institutional advancement;
(e) Administration of employee programs such
			 as performance planning and management, employee development and recognition,
			 employee benefits, labor relations, and employee relations;
(f) Complying with federal and state
			 employment regulations and maintaining employee records;
(g) Negotiation and administration of all
			 collective bargaining agreements;
(h) Administration of all disciplinary
			 actions, including suspension or termination of classified, unclassified,
			  professional
			 staff, and collective bargaining unit employees;
			 and
(i) Serve as the university
			 appointing authority, including signatory authority for personnel actions, as
			 delegated by the president.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-3 - University Finances › Section 3359-3-07 - Office of university purchasing

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) President of the university. As specified
			 in rule 3359-1-05 of the Administrative
			 Code, the president is executive head of all university colleges, branches,
			 schools, and departments, possessing duties, responsibilities and powers as
			 delineated in the rules of the university.
(B) Director of purchasing.
(1) The director of purchasing shall be
			 appointed by the board or the board's designee(s)
			 upon the recommendation of the president; shall hold office at the discretion
			 of the president; and shall report to the president consistent with the
			 administrative reporting line then in effect.
(2) The director of purchasing shall be
			 responsible for the oversight and management of the department of purchasing as
			 it conducts routine purchasing, accounting and budget control transactions,
			 consistent with good business practice and applicable federal, state, and local
			 laws.
(3) The director of
			 purchasing shall have the responsibility and the requisite authority to execute
			 contracts for the purchase of equipment, materials, supplies, and services for
			 the university.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-4 - Public Affairs and Development › Section 3359-4-01 - University communications and marketing

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) President of the university.
As specified in rule
				3359-1-05 of the Administrative
				Code, the president is executive head of all university colleges, branches,
				schools and departments, possessing duties, responsibilities and powers as
				delineated in the rules of the university of Akron.
(B) Vice president, chief communication and
			 marketing officer.
(1) The vice president,
			 chief communication and marketing officer shall be appointed by the board
			 or the board's designee(s) upon recommendation of
			 the president; shall hold office at the discretion of the president; and
			 ultimately reports to the president through the administrative reporting line
			 then in effect.
(2) The vice
			 president, chief communication and marketing officer shall be responsible for
			 the oversight and management of the office of university communications and
			 marketing (UCM) in its provision of institution-level integrated marketing and
			 communications services to the university.
(3) The vice president, chief communication
			 and marketing officer shall:
(a) Serve as the
			 chief external spokesperson for the university and oversee the university's
			 media relations;
(b) Oversee and
			 manage UCM's efforts, in collaboration with campus leaders and constituencies,
			 to develop and support consistent messaging, strategic marketing, and strong
			 brand development for the university;
(c) Oversee and manage the university's
			 marketing communications, advertising, social media, and internal and digital
			 communications;
(d) Coordinate and
			 manage crisis communications and reputational management messaging for the
			 university;
(e) Provide advice and
			 recommendations to senior leadership on communication and marketing issues;
			 and
(f) Perform other duties as may
			 be assigned by the president.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-4 - Public Affairs and Development › Section 3359-4-02 - Division of advancement

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) President of the university.
As specified in rule
				3359-1-05 of the Administrative
				Code, the president is executive head of all university colleges, branches,
				schools and departments, possessing duties, responsibilities and powers as
				delineated in the rules of the university of Akron.
(B) Vice president of advancement.
(1) The vice president of advancement shall
			 be appointed by the board or the board's
			 designee(s) upon recommendation of the president; shall hold office at
			 the discretion of the president; and ultimately reports to the president
			 through the administrative reporting line in effect.
(2) The vice president of advancement shall
			 be responsible for oversight and management of the department of development
			 and its fundraising operations; the office of alumni relations; and management
			 of the university of Akron foundation.
(3) The vice president of advancement shall:
(a) Be the chief development officer of the
			 university and serve as the executive director of the university of Akron
			 foundation;
(b) Oversee operations
			 to identify, cultivate, solicit, record and steward private financial support
			 from individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations;
(c) Oversee operations, outreach and programs
			 to mobilize alumni and other constituents' enthusiasm, commitment and financial
			 support for the university;
(d)
			 Initiate, in collaboration with senior leadership, future fundraising goals,
			 initiatives and strategies; and
(e)
			 Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the president.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-5 - VPCIO Division › Section 3359-5-01 - The office of information technology services

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) President of the university. As specified
			 in rule 3359-1-05 of the Administrative Code, the president is executive head
			 of all university colleges, branches, schools, and departments, possessing
			 duties, responsibilities, and powers as delineated in rules of the university
			 of Akron.
(B) Chief information
			 officer ("CIO.")
(1) The CIO shall be
			 appointed by the board or the board's designee(s)
			 upon recommendation of the president; shall hold office at the discretion of
			 the president; and ultimately reports to the president consistent with the
			 administrative reporting line then in effect.
(2) The CIO shall be responsible for
			 oversight and management of functions encompassed by the office of information
			 technology services, including networking, academic learning technologies and
			 distance learning, information resource management and dissemination,
			 information management systems, and such operational functions of the
			 university as assigned, consistent with university rules and policies or as
			 directed by the president.
(3) The
			 CIO shall:
(a) Oversee and coordinate the
			 management of, and budgeting for information and instructional technology
			 services at the university;
(b)
			 Develop and implement the strategic planning of technology initiatives in
			 support of the university's academic and administrative functions;
(c) Serve as liaison to university technology
			 related committees, either directly or through delegation;
(d) Provide advice and recommendations to
			 senior leadership on information and instructional technology issues;
			 and
(e) Perform other such duties
			 as may be assigned by the president.
(4) The CIO shall have the authority to
			 organize and staff the office of information technology services to meet its
			 operational responsibilities, consistent with university rules and policies and
			 the authority of the president.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-6 - Capital Planning and Facilities Management › Section 3359-6-01 - Office of capital planning and facilities management

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) President of
			 the university. As specified in rule
			 3359-1-05 of the Administrative
			 Code, the president is executive head of all university colleges, branches,
			 schools, and departments, possessing duties, responsibilities, and powers as
			 delineated in the rules of the university of Akron.
(B) Chief planning and facilities officer.
(1) The chief planning and facilities officer
			 shall be appointed by the board or the board's
			 designee(s), upon recommendation of the president; shall hold office at
			 the discretion of the president; and ultimately reports to the president
			 through the administrative reporting line then in effect.
(2) The chief planning and facilities officer
			 shall be responsible for oversight and management of the office of capital
			 planning and facilities management and shall serve as the primary advisor to
			 the administration on physical planning, construction, maintenance, and safety;
			 and, shall be responsible for the direction and supervision of all physical
			 planning, construction, maintenance, and safety of the university, including
			 the provision of design advice, and services in all matters pertaining to
			 capital improvements on behalf of the university of Akron.
(3) The chief planning and facilities officer
			 shall:
(a) Assist the president and other
			 administrative officers to identify and implement programs and strategies that
			 will provide comprehensive and preventative capital planning guidance to the
			 university of Akron;
(b) Review,
			 advise, and assist with planning and construction documents, including
			 contracts related to capital improvements and maintenance at the university of
			 Akron;
(c) Maintain the
			 professional qualifications necessary to serve in the position;
(d) Review, advise, and assist with property
			 acquisitions and leases;
(e)
			 Coordinate capital improvements and services for the university of Akron with
			 the appropriate state of Ohio departments, liaison with the city of Akron,
			 county of Summit, and state of Ohio planning authorities, including the office
			 of the state architect; and
(f)
			 Oversee the safekeeping of all construction drawings, specifications, and
			 similar documents related to university capital projects.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3359 - University of Akron › Chapter 3359-7 - Offices of Vice President and General Counsel, Records Compliance and University Inernal Audit › Section 3359-7-01.1 - Records compliance office

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The records compliance officer shall coordinate the
				university's compliance with the Ohio public records act, section
				149.011, et. seq., of the
				Revised Code
								
								including but not limited to gathering information
				sought by the requestor, assisting in the proper redaction of information from
				those records, and providing for the inspection of such information by the
				requestor or furnishing copies to the requestor. In order for the university to
				comply fully with Ohio's public records act, the records compliance officer
				shall have full authority to gather such information as is necessary to comply
				with the request. All university employees shall cooperate fully with the
				records compliance officer in providing the records requested, making necessary
				redactions, allowing for proper inspection, and copying of the records as
				necessary to conform with the requirements of the law. The records compliance
				officer shall report to the office of general counsel and shall obtain advice
				and counsel with respect to records compliance requirements in advance of
				compliance with records inspection requests, and may assist with other records
				compliance matters, records archive matters, or other such matters as directed
				by the office of general counsel.
Replaces: 3359-7- 01.1