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For Allyson Boyd, ’09, work is a zoo–but she wouldn’t have it any other way. A born and raised Akron native, Allyson Boyd, ’09, has always been embedded in her community through her work and volunteerism. She started her college career at the College of Wooster, but after her sophomore year, she transferred to Kent State University at Stark. There, she met Lisa Waite, a professor who infused real-world experiences into her courses. Allyson took that message to heart, earning a bachelor’s degree in communication studies while working for Downtown Akron Partnership. That position sparked an...
Can a tenure-track faculty member take a Faculty Professional Improvement Leave while in phased retirement?
No. Tenure-track faculty members are not eligible for a Faculty Professional Improvement Leave during the phased retirement period.
Will phased-retirement tenure-track faculty be included in contractual salary increases?
No. A tenure-track faculty member in phased retirement will not count as a continuing faculty member for purposes of salary increases provided under the agreement.
Are tenure-track faculty members in phased retirement eligible for merit awards?
No. Tenure-track faculty members in phased retirement are exempt from merit awards.
Will tenure-track faculty members in phased retirement continue to participate in reviews and evaluations?
No. Tenure-track faculty members in phased retirement are exempt from all reviews and evaluation processes.
Can additional life insurance be purchased?
Yes. Life insurance can be purchased through our vendor. The rate will be determined based on a variety of factors that includes personal health and demographic factors. The Benefits Department can be contacted at benefits@kent.edu or 330-672-3107 for more information about this.
Will life insurance continue?
Yes. Life insurance will be based on the tenure-track faculty member’s reduced salary for each year of phased retirement.
Will the tenure-track faculty member remain eligible for other applicable leaves?
Yes. Tenure-track faculty members in phased retirement may continue to use all available leave benefits that would otherwise apply to them, except for Faculty Professional Improvement Leave (FPIL).
Will sick and vacation leave continue?
Yes, as applicable. Sick and vacation leave will be prorated based on the tenure-track faculty member’s FTE for each year.
