About UA Wayne
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UA Wayne maintains a commitment to:
- Provide affordable access to The University of Akron’s degrees
- Contribute to the community’s lifelong learning landscape by offering both credit and non-credit opportunities
- Remain the region’s open-access option for students
- Provide on-site programs at our beautiful Orrville campus and online
- Offer classes and support services to students at our regional high schools through the College Credit Plus (CCP) program
In 1970, 160 acres were purchased by the Orrville University Branch Foundation and given to the University of Akron. In 1972, Wayne General and Technical College officially opened. The name of the college was officially changed to The University of Akron Wayne College in 1990. Various campus construction and renovations have taken place over the years including the Library enhancement and Smucker Learning Center addition, and the construction of the Student Life Building.
Learn more about UA Wayne’s engaging, supportive employees
Explore the original college building with classrooms, offices, science labs, state-of-the-art computer labs, study and meeting spaces and views around every corner of our beautiful campus grounds.
Discover the Student Life Building (SLB), providing a place for more classrooms, offices and gathering spaces, including the Smucker Multipurpose Room as a hub for university and community events.
Find your classrooms before class starts with UA Wayne's building maps and where to park.
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UA Wayne maintains a commitment to:
- Provide affordable access to The University of Akron’s degrees
- Contribute to the community’s lifelong learning landscape by offering both credit and non-credit opportunities
- Remain the region’s open-access option for students
- Provide on-site programs at our beautiful Orrville campus and online
- Offer classes and support services to students at our regional high schools through the College Credit Plus (CCP) program
In 1970, 160 acres were purchased by the Orrville University Branch Foundation and given to the University of Akron. In 1972, Wayne General and Technical College officially opened. The name of the college was officially changed to The University of Akron Wayne College in 1990. Various campus construction and renovations have taken place over the years including the Library enhancement and Smucker Learning Center addition, and the construction of the Student Life Building.
Learn more about UA Wayne’s engaging, supportive employees
Explore the original college building with classrooms, offices, science labs, state-of-the-art computer labs, study and meeting spaces and views around every corner of our beautiful campus grounds.
Discover the Student Life Building (SLB), providing a place for more classrooms, offices and gathering spaces, including the Smucker Multipurpose Room as a hub for university and community events.
Find your classrooms before class starts with UA Wayne's building maps and where to park.
Learn More
Leadership Team
The leadership team at Wayne College works with faculty and staff on campus to fulfill its mission and vision.
Dr. Heather A. Howley
All faculty and staff report to the Executive Director, who is responsible for how the campus fulfills its mission and vision. The Executive Director's office is located in the E-Wing of the Main Classroom building.
To contact Dr. Heather A. Howley, please call 330-684-8914 or by email at hhowley@uakron.edu
Dr. Angela Hartsock
To contact Dr. Angela Hartsock, please call 330-684-8795 or by email at ahartsock1@uakron.edu
Ms. Amy Haynes
The Director of Business Operations and Finance manages the business office of the campus. Her office is located in upper A-Wing within the Business Office.
To contact Ms. Amy Haynes, please call 330-684-8932 or by email at hamy@uakron.edu
Sonya Wagner
Employees who work directly with students during the admissions, registration and advising process report to the Director of Student Services. They manage the Student Services Center, which also includes student activities, career counseling and student recruitment.
To contact Ms. Sonya Wagner, please call 330-684-8935 or by email at sew30@uakron.edu