FHSU-AAUP Article XII: Terminal Degree Compensation

FHSU will provide funding for terminal degree compensation, separate from the merit and enhancement funds, for a unit faculty member upon the completion of his/her terminal degree. The amount of the compensation will be determined by the Department Chair upon consultation with the Dean of the College and the University Provost, and will be negotiated at the time of employment with the new faculty member. The additional monies used to fund any increased salary resulting from degree completion will come for the salary line for that particular faculty member and not from merit funds or any other monies appropriated to the department.

For faculty under an existing contract with FHSU at the time of degree completion, but whose contract does not specify a higher salary amount upon completion of a terminal degree, the amount of compensation will be at least $500 unless it is negotiated to a larger amount by the parties.

For purposes of this section, “terminal degree” refers to the degrees specified in the Fort Hays State University Faculty Handbook as appropriate for the department in which the faculty member serves, and which specifically relates to the faculty member’s teaching responsibilities.

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