Two University of Toledo administrators leave for Akron simultaneously

Read an update on this topic here: Two University of Toledo administrators set to leave for the University of Akron in April

Lawrence Burns, the University of Toledo’s vice president for external affairs, will be leaving UT for a position as vice president for advancement at the University of Akron, according to an article by the Toledo Blade.

Upon Akron President and former UT Provost Scott Scarborough’s recommendation, Akron’s board of trustees decided today to hire Burns from among four finalists.

His new position’s responsibilities will include “increasing enrollment, fund-raising, government relations, marketing, branding, alumni relations, and community and business partnerships,” according to the Toledo Blade.

The Toledo Blade reported that a spokesperson from Akron said Burns is expected to begin his new position in April and his salary will be $285,000 annually.

UPDATE: According to the Beacon Journal, Akron has also hired UT’s Vice President for Information Technology Godfrey Ovwigho. Ovwigho took the position of their chief information officer. His salary will be $226,600 annually.

Read the Toledo Blade story here: http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2015/02/11/Burns-leaving-University-of-Toledo-s-for-Akron-in-April.html

Read the Beacon Journal story here: http://www.ohio.com/news/local/university-of-akron-hires-three-administrators-1.566214