UToledo Board of Trustees Committees 2026-27
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
The Academic and Student Affairs Committee is charged with oversight and continuous
improvement of University academic activities and student programs with an emphasis
on student centeredness. The scope of the committee includes any other matter assigned
to the committee by the Board or the Chair of the Board.
Lidia B. Ebersole, Chair
Dr. Eleanore Awadalla, Vice Chair
Trustees:
Stephen P. Ciucci
Zac Isaac
Matt Kripke
Adam Levine
Michael R. Miller
Joe Napoli
National Trustees:
Edward P. Kinsey
Dr. Thomas Wakefield
Student Trustees:
Nathan Zickes
Ashton Widenhoefer
Faculty Representatives:
Dr. Renee Heberle, President, Faculty Senate
Dr. Mike Weintraub, Chair, Graduate Council
Student Representatives:
Jaden Bollinger, President, Student Government
Dorcaslove Quartey, President, Graduate Student Association
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit committee is charged with oversight and continuous improvement
of the financial soundness of the University including oversight of revenue from all
sources, and oversight of all expenses, as well as the margin for both the academic
and the clinical enterprises. It will receive and recommend action upon budget proposals
from the administration. It will review relevant parameters such as Senate Bill 6
ratios, bond ratings, and the cash flow margin for the entire University. It will
receive and review reports relative to fund raising and investment performance from
The University of Toledo Foundation.
Adam Levine, Chair
Stephen P. Ciucci, Vice Chair
Trustees:
Dr. Eleanore Awadalla
Lidia B. Ebersole
Zac Isaac
Matt Kripke
Michael R. Miller
Joe Napoli
National Trustees:
Edward P. Kinsey
Dr. Thomas Wakefield
Trusteeship and Governance Committee
The Trusteeship and Governance Committee is charged with ensuring the integrity of
board governance and the avoidance of conflicts of interest. It fosters a culture
of excellence, service, and high ethical standards among University trustees. The
committee will also develop and conduct board assessment and oversee board development,
including orientation of new members. his committee coordinates the board's annual
assessment of the president. The committee will ensure that the highest ethical and
legal standards are met. The committee will ensure the implementation of the strategic
plan and continuous improvement in appropriate areas are defined and set forth in
quantifiable objectives and measures.
Joe Napoli, Chair
Dr. Eleanore Awadalla, Vice Chair
Trustees:
Lidia B. Ebersole
Stephen P. Ciucci
Zac Isaac
Matt Kripke
Adam Levine
Michael R. Miller
National Trustees:
Edward P. Kinsey
Dr. Thomas Wakefield