| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.63 |
| Liaison | Kelly Wellman |
| Submission Date | Jan. 23, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Texas A&M University
PA-9: Employee Compensation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Elizabeth
Schwartz Director Of Workforce Management Human Resources - Division of Finance |
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:
Texas A&M University strives to ensure that employees receive sustainable compensation through compensation administration and actions taken to demonstrate support of its lowest-paid employees. There are no collective bargaining agreements at Texas A&M. All requests for newly-created and reclassified staff positions are reviewed in Human Resources for appropriate compensation levels compared with the local or relevant market. All equity requests for staff positions are reviewed by Human Resources. In addition, Texas A&M implemented mandatory pay increases for our lowest-paid workers in 2008 ($.21 per hour increase for employees earning $16.12 per hour or less), in 2010 ($.29 per hour increase for employees earning $11.97 per hour or less) and 2011 ($.29 per hour increase for employees earning $16.53 per hour or less). A project related to compensation practices has been initiated to establish standardized classifications for all Texas A&M System institutions, which will provide the opportunity for further review of pay compared with the external market. These processes, past mandatory increases and the current project further demonstrate commitment to sustainable compensation.
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:
The minimum pay rates for titles in the Classified Personnel Pay Plan were last reviewed for comparability with relevant markets in 2009. The current lowest minimum hourly rate for Classified Pay Plan positions is $8.58, a 39% increase from 2005 to 2009. This rate is 18% above the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Special studies for other titles and career ladders have also been completed as needed for positions that showed a need for special attention to remain competitive in hiring and retention, with rates being raised to match the external market rates.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, full-time employees:
The current lowest hourly rate for a full-time, benefits-eligible employee is $8.58 per hour. Texas A&M University provides a benefits package to benefits-eligible employees that includes at least 30% additional value in indirect compensation. Benefit programs are in compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time employees:
The current lowest hourly rate for a part-time, benefits-eligible employee is $9.00. Texas A&M University provides a benefits package to benefits-eligible employees that includes at least 30% additional value in indirect compensation. Benefit programs are in compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular) staff:
The lowest actual pay rate for a part-time, non-benefits eligible staff employee is $7.25 per hour.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular, adjunct or contingent) faculty:
The lowest actual pay rate for a part-time adjunct faculty is $1,800 for a three-month appointment. Texas A&M University provides a benefits package to benefits-eligible employees that includes at least 30% additional value in indirect compensation. Benefit programs are in compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid student employees (graduate and/or undergraduate, as applicable):
The lowest actual pay rate for a student employee is $7.25 per 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.