| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.88 |
| Liaison | Kristina Hope |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Knox College
PA-9: Employee Compensation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Deb
Steinberg Director of Campus Sustainability Initiatives Office of Sustainability |
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:
All staff and faculty are compensated based on Knox's understanding of appropriate and livable wage, in accordance with local cost-of-living indices. With the exception of special events and occasional irregularities, all campus services relating to facilities management and food services are provided by Knox employees, enabling Knox to ensure sustainable compensation. Summer employment opportunities in the facilities department are offered to all seasonal food services staff, so that year-round income is readily available. Hourly staff have union representation.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (assessing employee compensation)?:
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:
In March 2013, we did an analysis of all 455 employees of Knox College and found that even the lowest paid hourly workers make well over the Illinois minimum wage of $8.25 per hour. Based on federal poverty guidelines and local cost-of-living indices, 100% of our employees receive sustainable compensation. This study will be done at least every three years to ensure compliance.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, full-time employees:
Even the lowest paid hourly workers at Knox make well over the Illinois minimum wage of $8.25 per hour. Based on federal poverty guidelines and local cost-of-living indices, 100% of our employees receive sustainable compensation.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time employees:
Even the lowest paid hourly workers at Knox make well over the Illinois minimum wage of $8.25 per hour. Based on federal poverty guidelines and local cost-of-living indices, 100% of our employees receive sustainable compensation.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular) staff:
Even the lowest paid hourly workers at Knox make well over the Illinois minimum wage of $8.25 per hour. Based on federal poverty guidelines and local cost-of-living indices, 100% of our employees receive sustainable compensation.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular, adjunct or contingent) faculty:
Even the lowest paid hourly workers at Knox make well over the Illinois minimum wage of $8.25 per hour. Based on federal poverty guidelines and local cost-of-living indices, 100% of our employees receive sustainable compensation.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid student employees (graduate and/or undergraduate, as applicable):
Student workers (all undergraduate) are paid the Illinois minimum wage of $8.25/hour.
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.