Pace University Union of Adjunct Faculty Contract Provisions

Objectives Correct past inequities Raise salaries Provide benefits Gain some measure of job security Develop fair transparent standards for evaluation

How did we do? The new contract— average Pace salary -- $ minimum Pace salary— $850.

Salaries Minimum Adjunct Salaries: Instructor/Lecturer$850. Assistant Professor$925. Associate Professor$1025. Professor$1200.

Salaries—back years %, lump sum payment % for all Adjuncts making less than $850.

Salary increases % % % Half--guaranteed Remainder-- merit pay with fair transparent standards

New Salary Category Senior Adjunct Professor Eligibility—25 years of service and the rank of Professor Recommendation of the Department Chair 2 Peer Recommendations Salary increase; $150. per credit

Benefits—Access to the following Commuter Reimbursement Accounts Pre-tax health care reimbursement accounts $25,000 pool to support health insurance for Adjuncts Life Insurance Long Term Care Insurance

Benefits--continued Employee Assistance Program NY College Savings program Credit Union Supplemental Retirement accounts , Blackboard, listing in on-line directory,

Benefits--continued Tuition Waivers Library privileges Inter-campus transportation Photocopying

Benefits--continued Bereavement leave Child-care leave Jury duty leave Sick leave Grievance procedure

Evaluation Standards

Workload Maximum class sizes “Lab Prep” personnel 9 credit schedule

Job Security Notification 6 weeks before the start of the semester Full year appointments Multi-year appointments Payment for cancelled classes Protection for Adjuncts who develop new courses

How did we do? We have achieved- higher salaries greater benefits job security fair standards for evaluation

What now? Review the contract Ask questions Vote—YES! Wait for the check!