Kent State University Salary Adjustments
Due to the unprecedented financial challenges brought about by COVID-19, Kent State University is implementing measures to establish a balanced budget. To that end, the Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the reduction of salaries of non-represented university employees, effective July 1, 2020. The adjusted salaries will be reflected in pay checks starting in mid-July. The level of approved adjustment is listed below:
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President |
12.5% reduction |
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Deans, Cabinet, and those with |
10% reduction |
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Employees with salaries from $150,000 to $199,999 |
7% reduction |
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Employees with salaries from $100,000 to $149,999 |
5% reduction |
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Employees with salaries from $50,000 to $99,999 |
4% reduction |
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Employees with salaries from $38,000 to $49,999 |
2% reduction |
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Employees with salaries less than $38,000 |
0% adjustment |
In connection with the above schedule, those employees whose salaries are subject to reduction will be granted alternate paid leave days that may be used in lieu of, or in addition to, vacation days to be taken during Fiscal Year 2021 (from July 2020 through June 2021). Staff with salaries of $50,000 or more will receive 10 alternate leave days to be used over this period, and those with salaries of $38,000 to $49,999 will receive 5 alternate leave days. On June 30, 2021, unused alternate leave days will expire. Please note that unused days will not be paid out if an employee should leave the university.
To use these alternate leave days, please use the same system as applicable for vacation or sick pay. There will be a specific selection for these leave day benefits (under “alternate leave days”). As in the case of vacation, you should have your supervisor approve those days you choose to take.
Should you have any questions regarding salary adjustments or leave days, please forward them to hrweb@kent.edu. A Human Resources representative will follow-up with a response.