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President, staff, faculty get raises at University of Akron By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer Published: September 21, 2012 - 12:22 AM | Updated: September 21, 2012 - 11:48 AM Faculty and staff at the University of Akron are in line for retroactive raises that will show up in their October paychecks. Trustees this week OK’d raise pools of 3 percent for staff and 5.5 percent for faculty. Because these are pools of money, not all employees will see the same hike in their paychecks. “During these challenging times, it is vital we remain competitive,” UA President Luis Proenza said in a media release. “With this action by the board, we are more appropriately aligned with Ohio’s higher education marketplace.” Trustees also gave Proenza his yearly raise — 5 percent, or $20,250, which brings his salary to $425,250. All of the increases will cost the university an additional $5.4 million a year, UA spokeswoman Eileen Korey said. Complete Story Found by Clicking Here

President, staff, faculty get raises at University of Akron By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer Published: September 21, 2012 - 12:22 AM | Updated: September 21, 2012 - 11:48 AM View Larger Version >> Faculty and staff at the University of Akron are in line for retroactive raises that will show up in their October paychecks. Trustees this week OK’d raise pools of 3 percent for staff and 5.5 percent for faculty. Because these are pools of money, not all employees will see the same hike in their paychecks. “During these challenging times, it is vital we remain competitive,” UA President Luis Proenza said in a media release. “With this action by the board, we are more appropriately aligned with Ohio’s higher education marketplace.” Trustees also gave Proenza his yearly raise — 5 percent, or $20,250, which brings his salary to $425,250. All of the increases will cost the university an additional $5.4 million a year, UA spokeswoman Eileen Korey said. The faculty raises are required in the third and last year of the contract with the American Association of University Professors. Full-time faculty will get 1 percent across-the-board raises and are eligible for 2 percent merit adjustments determined by the department. Associate professors and full professors also are eligible for the 2 percent market adjustment pool, as determined by the administration and department. In addition, the university will award 0.5 percent increases for strategic priorities, to a maximum of $5,000 per faculty member. According to a list of faculty salaries trustees approved this week, the highest paid instructors covered by the AAUP contract will be finance professor Aigbe Akhigbe, $216,224; polymer science professor Darrell Reneker, $207,374; and finance professor Raj Aggarwal, $185,074. The highest paid administrators with faculty status will be Chand Midha, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, $279,246; College of Engineering Dean George Haritos, $264,594; and Martin Belsky, law professor, $260,031. In addition to Proenza, the highest paid staff and contract professional employees whose salaries were approved this week were Athletic Director Tom Wistrcill, $243,477; and Tim Dufore, associate vice president of development, and Victor Monroy, instructional director of polymer science and polymer engineering, each at $216,424. Wistrcill, Dufore and Monroy might not be UA’s highest paid administrators, however, as decisions for some vice presidents were put on hold for the next trustees meeting. Also, some employees new to the university were not eligible for raises. Proenza’s raise is retroactive to Jan. 1, because he is paid on a calendar-year basis. Faculty and staff raises are retroactive to the start of the academic year in July.

how about Slim, or Flounder? I dont care what we call him as long as we win. I am sure he doesnt care what you call him either, as long as it aint "late to dinner".

You have to remember, its not like the Beacon Journal is just down the street from the University. And come on, its not like the University tells anyone when they are playing their games. Its not hard to believe they can cover Zips football, I mean if they cover Zips football, who would cover Franklin County Community College football (AKA Buckeys). The ABJ is not a real paper. Its a place to find out what everyone reported on last week.

I share the sentiment that Bowden was one of the best available. Correct me if i'm wrong, didn't he spend some time with the Zips as an assistant? Anybody that experienced the Rubber Bowl trough's has instant street cred in my book!! WOOT Go Zips!!! Ku*k Fent!!! Spent one year (1986 I believe) as an assistant for Gerry. And you'd think CoachGerry would have more to say about that If you're looking for Akron connections, he was also at Auburn when Bill Muse was the President. Yeah, and Auburn and Akron both start with "A" so he doesnt need to buy a new hat.

Well at least now we have a chance of not getting blown out by Kant State this next season. Good choice I think. His name alone should help with recruiting, and stir some interest back into the program. I just wonder how long it will take the Beacon Journal to start covering UA football now that they have a coach that people might have actually heard of.

Hell, if he has a pulse, he is better than the coach we had yesterday. I think he brings a good pedigree to any program, people may get him confused with his brother, which is a lot more than you can say about Ianello. I have the utmost confidence that TW will botch this also. TB will not be our next coach. I am still holding onto a dillusional hope that the Sweater Vest may reconsider. It would be a win win. He could get back into NCAA football, and make the worst excuse for a D1 footbal program into something competetive. I know that he wont be our coach either, but it would have been a good fit.

We re all holding our collective breath.

28 days... when will the bleeding end?