Andrew Keiper

2 weeks ago | signalakron.org | Andrew Keiper

Two University of Akron students have had their visas revoked, a university spokesperson confirmed Friday evening. The students also had their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records deleted, the spokesperson said. Both students are now working with immigration attorneys. SEVIS is a database maintained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to keep records on foreign students at American schools.

4 weeks ago | signalakron.org | Andrew Keiper

Joshua Holahan said for years he’s heard whispers about Information Technology co-workers forming a union. Then on Monday evening, whispers transformed into public action. Holahan, a coder with Akron Public Schools, asked members of the Akron Board of Education to voluntarily recognize IT workers as members of SEIU Local 1, which also represents 500 other APS employees.

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Andrew Keiper

The University of Akron is moving forward with plans to privatize its student housing, a strategy leaders believe will satisfy President R.J. Nemer’s push to pay down the institution’s hefty debt. The 40-year deal, which is expected to be finalized in December, will partner the university with Radnor Property Group and Capstone On-Campus Management. The private companies will take over maintenance of nine residential buildings.

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Andrew Keiper

Akron Public Schools earlier this week shared plans to trim $10.2 million from its annual budget — a decision leaders said would impact 59 jobs across the school district. Does that mean 59 educators and staff will lose their jobs? The most likely outcome, said Chief of Staff Angela Carter, is that most of the positions would be lost through a combination of attrition — leaving open jobs unfilled — and layoffs. Only a fraction of the total, Carter added, are expected to be through layoffs.

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Andrew Keiper

Meet the three internal candidates for provost at the University of Akron. As the university’s chief academic officer — reporting directly to President R.J. Nemer — the successful finalist will help direct the university’s academic mission while managing budgets, hiring faculty, ensuring curriculum and research standards are met and helping recruit and retain students. The candidates include:–Gwyneth Price, the current senior vice provost.