Tressel's duties will include developing programs to align the university with the needs of neighborhoods and the region; increasing internships and other opportunities for students; and creating partnerships with other organizations or businesses.
Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel will become vice president of strategic engagement at the University of Akron.
The University of Akron wants to build on its success over the past decade with an ambitious plan to take it to its 150th anniversary. Vision 2020, which was endorsed by the board of trustees at its meeting Wednesday, sets new standards for the university.
