May 31, 2020

Council of Presidents

Among the core values of the Mid-American Conference is a commitment to diversity,
inclusion, and equity and we have embraced and promoted these principles. The member
institutions’ faculty, staff, students, and alumni represent a diverse group from an array of
backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives. Current events point to the need for further
efforts to confront intolerance and racism. Acts of violence are contrary to the principles
of respect and inclusion. The Mid-American Conference joins with others in higher
education to urge the nation to seek ways to foster understanding as we address issues of
injustice, racism, and discrimination.

• Gary L. Miller
  President
  University of Akron
• Geoffrey S. Mearns
  President
  Ball State University
• Rodney K. Rogers
  President
  Bowling Green State University
• Satish K. Tripathi
  President
  University at Buffalo
• Robert O. Davies
  President
  Central Michigan University
• James M. Smith
  President 
  Eastern Michigan University
• Todd A. Diacon
  President
  Kent State University
• Gregory P. Crawford
  President 
  Miami University
• Lisa C. Freeman
  President
  Northern Illinois University
• M. Duane Nellis
  President 
  Ohio University
• Sharon L. Gaber
  President
  University of Toledo
• Edward Montgomery
  President President
  Western Michigan University
• Jon A. Steinbrecher
  Commissioner
  Mid-American Conference