LZIp Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 On 1/19/2018 at 1:44 PM, Sergeant Zip said: eBay bringing back to life the real engine of the U.S. economy — small businesses. "eBay and Akron, Ohio — taking local businesses who often struggle in their markets and giving them effective, affordable tools to reach a new world of consumers. We are trying something new — a retail revival initiative in Akron that uses the power of the online marketplace and technology to build a reservoir of resources to help entrepreneurs scale. Small businesses, like Tiny Circuits that designs and builds small open source electronics in an old rubber factory in Akron, will benefit from exposure on technology platforms like ours. It will help them gain access to 190 markets around the globe." this is cool. Getting the U/students in touch with a F500 tech company as well as local businesses in the region. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20180212/blogs15/151661/how-akron-u-might-be-ebay-u-some-students?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 https://www.ohio.com/akron/writers/katie-byard/gifts-to-ua-surge-ua-names-student-union-after-donor-of-largest-gift-ever-received-by-school#.WoURetqUXSg.twitter 2.3 GPA seems pretty low to get into a law program, but can't say I'm too familiar with that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNCLZip Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Email just now: Dear KNCLZip, I want to share some information with you that I believe you would want to hear from me directly. Earlier today, I submitted my application for the presidency of the University of Central Florida. UCF has posted the list of semi-finalists for this position and that list includes my name. Please know that I am just exploring this opportunity at this point, and that I will continue to move UA forward with all of my energy. Having lived in the Orlando area previously, my family and I have always had the mindset of retiring somewhere in the area. I practiced law in Orlando earlier in my career so I still have many good connections there. Our two youngest children were born in Orlando as well. This position at UCF has been filled for 26 years so it is not something that comes around often. In my mind, it is at least worth having the conversation. It would be an honor to remain at UA as I thoroughly enjoy the University community and students. We love UA and the area too. Also, I appreciate the chance to lead and transform a world-class comprehensive university here at UA that is again on an upward trajectory. I wanted to make sure that you heard the news from me first. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Matthew J. Wilson President The University of Akron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, KNCLZip said: Email just now: Dear KNCLZip, I want to share some information with you that I believe you would want to hear from me directly. Earlier today, I submitted my application for the presidency of the University of Central Florida. UCF has posted the list of semi-finalists for this position and that list includes my name. Please know that I am just exploring this opportunity at this point, and that I will continue to move UA forward with all of my energy. Having lived in the Orlando area previously, my family and I have always had the mindset of retiring somewhere in the area. I practiced law in Orlando earlier in my career so I still have many good connections there. Our two youngest children were born in Orlando as well. This position at UCF has been filled for 26 years so it is not something that comes around often. In my mind, it is at least worth having the conversation. It would be an honor to remain at UA as I thoroughly enjoy the University community and students. We love UA and the area too. Also, I appreciate the chance to lead and transform a world-class comprehensive university here at UA that is again on an upward trajectory. I wanted to make sure that you heard the news from me first. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Matthew J. Wilson President The University of Akron Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Can't blame a guy for wanting to be in Orlando, instead of Akron. Just unfortunate that anytime we get someone good at UA they move on to greener pastures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 UCF is one of the largest universities in the US and maybe the world. 3x the number of students as UA. They're a Space Grant university. Regardless of their athletic profile, UCF is a major step up from UA and as president, Matt Wilson could wield significant influence over higher education in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 The University has made a lot of great strides with Wilson at the helm. It's nice that he's being recognized for his accomplishments, but I'd hate to lose him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 oh no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris buttermaker Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I’m not sure why sports and education allow their employees to actively look for other employment- while employed. I would be done with an employee who was actively looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 11 hours ago, morris buttermaker said: I’m not sure why sports and education allow their employees to actively look for other employment- while employed. I would be done with an employee who was actively looking. Yeah I'm not sure how I feel about it. Do I think its right for an employer to not allow their employee to look for "better" opportunities? No. Do I think my employer would knowingly tolerate me searching for other opportunities? No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 9 hours ago, LZIp said: Yeah I'm not sure how I feel about it. Do I think its right for an employer to not allow their employee to look for "better" opportunities? No. Do I think my employer would knowingly tolerate me searching for other opportunities? No. 20 hours ago, morris buttermaker said: I’m not sure why sports and education allow their employees to actively look for other employment- while employed. I would be done with an employee who was actively looking. It's because these high level positions are very hard to fill. What are they going to do if they fire him? All the other candidates to replace him already have positions at other institutions. Are those institutions going to fire all the people who might apply for the UA job? Not the way it works at these high level jobs. It's called professional courtesy for him to inform UA that he is looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris buttermaker Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 22 hours ago, Hilltopper said: It's because these high level positions are very hard to fill. What are they going to do if they fire him? All the other candidates to replace him already have positions at other institutions. Are those institutions going to fire all the people who might apply for the UA job? Not the way it works at these high level jobs. It's called professional courtesy for him to inform UA that he is looking. I disagree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 State unveils plans to spend millions for local construction, from demo of the Rubber Bowl to upgrades at Blossom https://www.ohio.com/akron/news/local/state-unveils-plans-to-spend-millions-for-local-construction-from-demo-of-the-rubber-bowl-to-upgrades-at-blossom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 On 2/15/2018 at 8:53 PM, morris buttermaker said: I’m not sure why sports and education allow their employees to actively look for other employment- while employed. I would be done with an employee who was actively looking. I don't see this as Wilson jumping on the first train out of town. He has strong connections to Orlando so it makes sense for he and his family to look into it. If he doesn't get it, I expect him to be here for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 25 minutes ago, UAZip0510 said: I don't see this as Wilson jumping on the first train out of town. He has strong connections to Orlando so it makes sense for he and his family to look into it. If he doesn't get it, I expect him to be here for a long time. Unless he has family in Florida let's call a spade a spade. He worked in Florida from 1999-2003 as far as I can tell. Otherwise he's been all over the world. I don't see him as having any strong ties to anywhere to be frank. He's been extraordinary for us, and I really am hoping he stays, but his Orlando connection-coming home angle seems weak, imo. http://www.uakron.edu/law/docs/cv-wilson-february2016.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 hour ago, zippy5 said: Unless he has family in Florida let's call a spade a spade. He worked in Florida from 1999-2003 as far as I can tell. Otherwise he's been all over the world. I don't see him as having any strong ties to anywhere to be frank. He's been extraordinary for us, and I really am hoping he stays, but his Orlando connection-coming home angle seems weak, imo. http://www.uakron.edu/law/docs/cv-wilson-february2016.pdf I don't think it's the primary reason at all, but I certainly buy it as a reason. He welcomed two of his children there, which definitely gives it some added meaning. He's clearly going because of the opportunity, not the personal ties - I think he just chose to share some of the personal side of it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris buttermaker Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) On 3/6/2018 at 6:27 PM, UAZip0510 said: I don't see this as Wilson jumping on the first train out of town. He has strong connections to Orlando so it makes sense for he and his family to look into it. If he doesn't get it, I expect him to be here for a long time. 14 days is a long time if you are a house fly Edited March 23, 2018 by morris buttermaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 From Crains: Akron tries to tackle the sports dilemma - Akron's athletic department budget of $33.1 million in 2017-18 - operating expenses budget of $11,174,159. The figure was a $1,230,159 above the original projection - total payroll budget of $10,181,747. The figure was $173,747 above the original projection - Football for the 2016-17 school year was at $7.25 million. The Zips' total, however, ranked eighth in the 12-team MAC and was about $940,000 below the conference average for the sport. - InfoCision Stadium has an annual debt service of $5 million. Football expenses The expenses for Mid-American Conference football teams in 2016-17, according to data submitted to the U.S. Department of Education: 1. Ohio $10,134,888 2. Toledo $10,046,711 3. Miami $9,346,412 4. Eastern Michigan $9,033,503 5. Western Michigan $8,667,334 6. Northern Illinois $8,035,152 7. Buffalo $7,796,405 8. Akron $7,253,770 9. Central Michigan $7,233,254 10. Ball State $7,044,512 11. Kent State $6,861,750 12. Bowling Green $6,537,321 Total: $97,991,012; average: $8,165,918 Number of sports programs Akron: 19, once baseball and women's lacrosse start play in 2019-20; MAC average: 16.3 Men's teams Akron: 8 (including baseball); MAC average: 6.7 Women's teams Akron: 11 (including lacrosse); MAC average: 9.6 Note: Akron's totals include a pair of rifle (which have a combined 18 athletes in 2018-19) and golf programs (14 athletes). Akron's in- and out-of-state athletes Men's sports: 129 in-state, 123 out-of-state; in-state percentage: 51.2 Women's sports: 98 in-state, 86 out-of-state; in-state percentage: 53.3 All programs: 227 in-state, 209 out-of-state; in-state percentage: 52.1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 That piece seemed to be a lot less negative than prior the annual ABJ story. I find it strange that Akron decided to add 2 additional sports while at the same time discussing the potential of dropping down in others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Wake me up when something happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 12:51 PM, kreed5120 said: That piece seemed to be a lot less negative than prior the annual ABJ story. I find it strange that Akron decided to add 2 additional sports while at the same time discussing the potential of dropping down in others. And after announcing that over eighty academic programs would be cancelled. Disgusting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, UAZipster0305 said: And after announcing that over eighty academic programs would be cancelled. Disgusting! 2 additional sports (one of which is supposed to be solely donor funded - the other added due to title 9) were announced long before the announcement that the redundant and out of demand programs would be cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, LZIp said: 2 additional sports (one of which is supposed to be solely donor funded - the other added due to title 9) were announced long before the announcement that the redundant and out of demand programs would be cut. Most of those programs were not at all redundant nor out of demand. UA needs to decide if it is primarily an athletics club that happens to have academic programs or vice versa. Edited October 11, 2018 by UAZipster0305 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Alright, who on here is this?! https://www.ohio.com/news/20181019/ua-superfans-convert-stow-basement-into-ultimate-roo-shrine 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 2 hours ago, LZIp said: Alright, who on here is this?! https://www.ohio.com/news/20181019/ua-superfans-convert-stow-basement-into-ultimate-roo-shrine Gives me inspiration for my own house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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