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There's another exit at the University of Akron.

UA has "terminated without cause" the contract of Dr. Todd Rickel, who has been the dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology.

He'll get a 120 day paid leave and is no longer performing those duties, per his contract.

Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Dr. Rex Ramsier made the move, as he is performing the duties left behind by former UA president Scott Scarborough.

(University of Akron) Earlier today, Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Dr. Rex Ramsier met with the leadership of the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) to inform them that the University has exercised its option to terminate without cause the contract of Dr. Todd Rickel as Dean of CAST.

In keeping with his contract, Dr. Rickel has been placed on paid leave for the next 120 days and has been relieved of all duties and responsibilities as dean.

Dr. Ramsier will work with the CAST leadership to coordinate the College's programs and activities until an interim dean is named.

As the University of Akron moves to its next phase after the resignation of Scott Scarborough, it's turning to what it calls a "Tiger Team".

UA says that team will bring in experience and expertise from the university community, including faculty, staff, chairs and deans.

The group will tackle issues like enrollment challenges, governance and finances.

It's being assembled by interim senior vice president and provost Rex Ramsier, who will be handling the president's duties until an interim replacement is named.

The "Tiger Team" will work in addition to existing adminstration and board efforts to build UA's next budget.

The university says it hopes to start naming representatives of each group in the next week to start as quickly as possible.

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(University of Akron) In an effort to help build trust and engagement across The University of Akron campus, Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Rex Ramsier today announced his intention to establish a team drawn from the Faculty Senate, University Council, Deans, Chairs and School Directors and the American Association of University Professors – Akron Chapter to help address the University's challenges.

This so-called "Tiger Team" will draw on the expertise and experience of the University community to develop actionable plans to assist in numerous efforts, including enrollment, University governance and finances. This group will be in addition to the ongoing work of the administration, Board of Trustees and the University Council Budget and Finance Committee to develop the University's budget.

Dr. Ramsier said, "I've been genuinely pleased with the many offers of assistance that have been received in the last week. This energy and enthusiasm to help advance the University is most welcome and will be extremely beneficial."

The Tiger Team will be led by Dr. Ramsier and will consist of three representatives from the specified groups. It is hoped that those individuals will be identified within the next week to enable the group to begin its work as quickly as possible and continue through the summer and as long as needed.