SEAC Committees

Office / Committee Names SEAC Members
SEAC Chair* Catherine Strain
SEAC Vice Chair* Michele Novachek
SEAC Treasurer* Dominic Cardarelli
Election Officer
SEAC Secretary* Peggy Walchalk
Committee Reporter
Campus Community Outreach
SEAC OSCHE Reps Peggy Walchalk, Vacant
SEAC Web Team Michele Novachek
Ziptastic Award Team Michele Novachek, Peggy Walchalk

* Indicates member responsible for communicating findings to SEAC

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More information on the committees

The Staff members on The University Council are:

Committees and Responsibilities

Name

Terms

Extra Responsibilities

Board of Trustees Observers

Stefanie Shatrich

2023-2026

Board of Trustees Observers

2023-

University Council Executive Committee

Tracie Epner

2023-2026

 

University Council Executive Committee

Blair Everett

2023-2025

 

Budget and Finance

Patricia Miller

2022-2025

Budget and Finance

LeJeune March

2021-2024

Co-Chair

Communications

Kim Wise

2023-2025

Communications

2023-2026

Institutional Advancement

Michele Novachek

2023-2025

Institutional Advancement

2023-2026

Information Technology

Becky Handley

2023-2025

 

Information Technology

Dominic Cardarelli

2023-2026

 

Physical Environment

Physical Environment

Becky Handley

2023-2025

Campus Wellness

Leslie Kallenborn

2023-2026

 

Campus Wellness

2023- 

 

Student Engagement & Success

Catherine Strain

2023-2026

Student Engagement & Success

2023-2026

Talent Development & Human Resources

Becky Handley

2023-2025

 

Talent Development & Human Resources

Akua Folk

2023-2026

 

Special Committee on Awards & Recognition

Peggy Walchalk

2021-2024

 

 

 


Board of Trustees Observer

Under Ohio Revised Code 3359.01 The University of Akron's Board of Trustees is the governing body for The University of Akron. The Board is composed of 11 members who are appointed by the Governor of Ohio with the advice and consent of the State Senate. Trustees, with the exception of two student Trustees, are appointed to a nine-year term of office. The two student Trustees are appointed to a two-year term as nonvoting members of the Board.

The Ohio Legislature, by enacting Ohio Revised Code 3359.03 and 3359.04 has charged the Board of Trustees with selecting and appointing the president; setting the operating budget; approving personnel appointments; granting all degrees awarded by the University, including honorary degrees; establishing tuition and fee rates; approving contracts; and approving all rules, regulations, curriculum changes, new programs and degrees at The University of Akron. The Board of Trustees also oversees the New Landscape for Learning building program - a $200 million enhancement of the campus.

Two members of SEAC are elected annually to be observers at the monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees

Campus and Community Outreach
Committee's Charge: The Campus and Community Outreach Committee identifies long and short-term campus and community-based programs and service projects led by SEAC, that employees can participate in and work together to improve the welfare of individuals in our campus community and the local Akron region. Once identified, these needs can serve as a foundation for the establishment of appropriate community/University partnerships where congruent missions and goals exist. In this way, reciprocal relationships can be formed to serve both community and University of Akron interests.

SEAC selects any number of members to this committee.


SEAC OSCHE Representatives

The Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education (OSCHE) is an organization devoted to non contracted staff members of the University System of Ohio. Each member institution is represented at OSCHE by members of that institution's staff council, senate, or advisory committee that represents the interests of non-contract staff. OSCHE provides a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to staff and reveals best practices in development or in place at member institutions. Additionally, OSCHE acts as a unified voice for global issues at the state level.

SEAC elects two representatives to this organization.

Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education


SEAC Web Team

Maintain the SEAC web site by uploading minutes, announcements, and ziptastic award recipients.   Coordinates all other modifications and/or updates with SEAC Chair and Vice Chair.

SEAC selects any number of members to perform this task.

SEAC Blog

Produces a SEAC newsletter featuring news related to UA staff, Staff Spotlight, and events of staff interest. Any number of members can serve on this committee and contribute to the newsletter.

SEAC Ziptastic Award Team

Selects monthly award winner from nominations received through SEAC website.    Contacts award recipients and invites to meeting for award presentation.    Prepares awards and announcement for publication in the Digest.   Requires two volunteers, minimum.