Torin Akey

The opportunities to be intentional when creating systems (from an idea through implementation) to better meet the changing developmental needs of the students and the evolving needs of the staff team. He values the "what would it take" approach they utilize in the department to best serve students, He appreciates the opportunities to have a "seat at the table" in campus decision making, and he believes the RL frame of an “actively engaged staff” strategically makes an impact on student success.

In December of 2020, his three-year term (Vice President, President, Past President) for UMR-ACUHO came to a close and he remains grateful for the opportunity to serve the region in that capacity. In 2019 he was on a sabbatical that included visiting many campuses to learn processes, structures, and strategies utilized to impact the experiences of students and staff. During the summer of 2017 he had the honor of serving as a RELI faculty member and in 2015-2016 participated in the City of Mankato Leadership Institute. He has increased knowledge of how they can intentionally support the success of the students and he looks forward to his conversations with parents each summer during Orientation.