Compensation
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Purpose
Unit members are compensated for thier teaching, scholarship, creative activity
and service to the public, their institution, and their profession. The University
of Alaska's compensation program is designed to support the teaching, research,
and service mission of the University through the recruitment and retention
of oustanding unit members. This is the be accomplished by maintaining a competitive
compensation plan and salary structure consistent with the University's needs
and resources.
Market Committee
Retention Awards and Pay Equity
Retention offers and equity salary adjustments shall be at the sole discretion
of the University, however equity salary adjustmetns shall be discussed with
United Academics prior to implementation. Unit members may challenge University
decisions made pursuant to Article 15.4.2. Such decisions shall be considered
substantive academic judgments.
There shall be no retention or equity increases during the term of this Agreement
effective after December 31, 2007
Market process
Merit Bonuses
The University may provide up to one percent (1%) for merit bonuses in each
year of the contract. In addition to the base salary adjustments provided in
Articles 15.4 above, the University may, in its sole discretion, award nonrecurring
bonus payments to unit members for extraordinary performance far beyond expectations.
The one percent (1%) of the total base payroll of unit members will be calculated
as of July 1 of each year. If the University determines that merit bonuses will
be awarded, the dean/director shall recomment to the provost those unit members
whose exemplary performance may warrant a bonus. The provost shall then determine
the recipients and amounts of merit bonuses.
The nonprocedural aspects of decisions made pursuant to Article 15.5, including the selection of recipients of merit bonuses and the amounts of individual merit
Longevity Rewards
Renewal Compensation
(Under construction. Will be available after the RA meet in mid February.)