BACKGROUND: The University employees 47 full-time staff members that currently receive compensation that is below the median cost of living.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: An increase to $15.00 per hour for the lowest paid staff members provides increases in morale, productivity, and is considered an investment for the University.

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS:

Goal 3: Increase the University's Financial Strength and Operational Efficiency.

Goal 5: Obtain Maximum Institutional Effectiveness through the Implementation of a Continuous Quality Improvement Process framed within the seven Baldrige Performance Excellence in Education criteria

COMMITTEE/PROGRAM ACTION: Not Applicable

PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Total investment $240,215

ATTACHMENTS: N/A

RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests Board approval.