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Agenda Item Background

Background:

Human Resource Services has initiated and continued several significant projects for the University as described below.

Recommendation:

1. The faculty and staff Classification and Compensation systems review project (C&C) is proceeding. All completed position description questionnaires (PDQ) have been provided to the project consultant, Dr. James Fox, of Fox Lawson & Associates. Via a Kentucky State University subscription, access to a customizable salary survey database of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) has also been provided to the consultant. Consultant interviews with selected staff members have also been scheduled. The consultant reports that the project is on schedule for completion in June 2015.
2. The University's annual benefits open enrollment period was successfully completed.
3. Human Resources is a member of the Banner Steering Committee which will be actively involved in the Banner Revitalization Project.
4. Human Resources is involved in the review and consideration of various cost savings approaches.
5. Human Resources is an active participant in the implementation of training needed to be in compliance with the Campus Accountability and Safety Act.

Informational Item