7.10 Salary Review
In determining initial salaries and increases, the following factors are considered:
- Formal education.
- Prior teaching experience.
- Prior working experience in the field in which teaching is done.
- Contribution to the improvement of the University curriculum, and instructional methods.
- Professional conduct in all relations with students, faculty, and staff.
- Teaching-related effectiveness, retention rates, student’s evaluations, classroom observations.
- Participation in professional organizations, and advanced education.
- Participation in University activities and functions.
- Years of service at FNU.
Despite the results of a position review, no positions or salary increases are guaranteed on an annual basis. Enrollment and business climate may dictate elimination of a position or salary freeze, regardless of the faculty member’s status in regard to the above criteria.