| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.39 |
| Liaison | Brad Spanbauer |
| Submission Date | July 9, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
PA-9: Employee Compensation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Brian
Kermath Sustainability Director Sustainability Office |
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 Living Wage Calculator at Penn State University was used to determine a living wage for the City of Oshkosh at $8.45 per hour. A review of UW Oshkosh employees showed 0 employees paid less than $8.45/hr. Construction contractors (ca. 100) are paid prevailing wages that exceed that level of 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 Living Wage Calculator at Penn State University was used to determine a living wage for the City of Oshkosh at $8.45 per hour. A review of UW Oshkosh employees showed 0 employees paid less than $8.45/hr. Construction contractors (ca. 100) are paid prevailing wages that exceed that level of compensation.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, full-time employees:
The lowest paid regular employees earn $11.51/hour.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid regular, part-time employees:
The lowest paid workers earn more than $11.51/hour.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular) staff:
The majority of the LTEs earn between $10.00 and $13.00/hour however there are a few who earn minimum wage ($7.25) for example additional book store employees during the rush week of a new semester. Generally, LTEs are not benefits eligible.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid temporary (non-regular, adjunct or contingent) faculty:
Based on the COLS, the lowest base for a full time, associate lecturer is $31,000 and they are benefits* eligible.
A brief description of the compensation (wages and benefits) provided to the institution’s lowest paid student employees (graduate and/or undergraduate, as applicable):
Undergraduate Students: $7.25/hour. Graduate Students are included in the count of employees and are benefits eligible.
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:
*Benefits are estimated at an additional 50% on top of the stated wage.
*Benefits are estimated at an additional 50% on top of the stated wage.
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.