7.10 Salary Review

In determining initial salaries and increases, the following factors are considered:

1. Formal education.
2. Prior teaching experience.
3. Prior working experience in the field in which teaching is done.
4. Contribution to the improvement of the University curriculum, and instructional methods.
5. Professional conduct in all relations with students, faculty, and staff.
6. Teaching-related effectiveness, retention rates, student’s evaluations, classroom observations.
7. Participation in professional organizations, and advanced education.
8. Participation in University activities and functions.
9. 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.