| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.63 |
| Liaison | Amy Kadrie |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Rochester
PA-9: Employee Compensation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 3.00 |
Cameron
Schauf Director Dining Services |
Number of employees:
Number of staff and faculty covered by sustainable compensation standards, guidelines, or policies; and/or collective bargaining agreements:
Does the institution have employees of contractors working on-site as part of regular and ongoing campus operations?:
Number of employees of contractors working on campus:
Number of employees of contractors covered by sustainable compensation standards, guidelines, or policies and/or collective bargaining agreements:
A brief description of the sustainable compensation standards, guidelines, or policies; and/or collective bargaining agreements covering staff, faculty and/or employees of contractors:
The University of Rochester offers a fair wage based upon the prevailing market and we do not have employees below state mandated minimum wage guidelines which are higher than federal minimum wage guidelines. Our benefits are considered to be well above average and we offer education opportunities and retirement in addition to health, dental and eye care coverage.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (assessing employee compensation)?:
Date Revised: Feb. 22, 2016
Number of staff and faculty that receive sustainable compensation:
Number of employees of contractors that receive sustainable compensation:
A brief description of the standard(s) against which compensation was assessed:
The University of Rochester offers a fair wage based upon the prevailing market and we do not have employees below state mandated minimum wage guidelines which are higher than federal minimum wage guidelines. Our benefits are considered to be well above average and we offer education opportunities and retirement in addition to health, dental and eye care coverage.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, full-time employees:
Full-time employees at the University of Rochester are able to take advantage of heath care plans, dental plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, group life insurance, tuition benefits for self, tuition benefits for spouse, tuition benefits for dependent children, retirement program, travel accident insurance, university home owner incentive program, sick leave plan for short term disability, paid time off, long term disability, vacation time, and the employees assistant program.
http://rochester.edu/working/hr/benefits/library/summary_ft.pdf
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time employees:
Part-time employees at the University of Rochester are able to take advantage of heath care plans, dental plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, group life insurance, tuition benefits for self, tuition benefits for spouse, tuition benefits for dependent children, retirement program, travel accident insurance, university home owner incentive program, sick leave plan for short term disability, paid time off, long term disability, vacation time, and the employees assistant program.
http://rochester.edu/working/hr/benefits/library/summary_pt.pdf
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular) staff:
Part time staff at the University of Rochester are able to take advantage of health care plans, dental plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, group life insurance, retirement program, travel accident insurance, University homeownership incentive program, as well as short and long term disability plans.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular, adjunct or contingent) faculty:
Part time faculty at the University of Rochester are able to take advantage of health care plans, dental plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, group life insurance, retirement program, travel accident insurance, University homeownership incentive program, as well as short and long term disability plans.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid student employees (graduate and/or undergraduate, as applicable):
Much like benefitted employees, hiring ranges for student employees exist to help ensure equity across the various student employment roles at the University. Students are normally hired into a position at the low end of the hiring range, but a higher starting rate may be appropriate based on qualifications and experience that the student is bringing to the job.
The New York State minimum wage rate is increasing over a three-year period. On December 31, 2014, the rate became $8.75. Our base rate is equal to New York State's minimum wage.
The local legal minimum hourly wage for regular employees:
Does the institution have an on-site child care facility, partner with a local facility, and/or provide subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of faculty and staff?:
Does the institution offer a socially responsible investment option for retirement plans?:
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable compensation policies and practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.