SPECIAL EDITION

A message from President France A. Córdova

At the request of the Board of Trustees more than a year ago, we began a process to review our compensation and benefits. As part of that review, the University Senate requested that Hewitt Associates expand their previous study to include total compensation.

Several new compensation plans have been proposed and vetted over the past three months, ranging from a reduction in retirement contribution to “grandfathering” current employees. Each has benefits and drawbacks; all were considered carefully and discussed widely. Input from faculty and staff played a significant, influential role in the process. We are in a much different place with our resolution than where we began.

Today, the University’s Board of Trustees accepted our proposal and approved a new compensation plan for faculty and administrative/professional staff covered in the TIAA-CREF defined contribution retirement plan. Read more...

Trustees approve change to Purdue retirement plan

Purdue's Board of Trustees today (April 9) approved a change to the University's retirement benefit plan designed not to impact total compensation levels for current employees while generating future savings and keeping the University competitive with peers in hiring new talent. Read more...

Trustees approve University's conceptual operating budget

The Board of Trustees today approved a conceptual general fund operating budget for the University that gives no merit increases and includes no increases in supply and expense money for the second year in a row. Read more...

Purdue approves projects aimed at enhancing the student experience

The Board of Trustees today approved moving forward on two student-driven projects to enhance the quality of student life and learning. Read more...

Purdue trustees waive retirement policy for vice provost, ratify appointments

The Board of Trustees today approved a waiver of the University's retirement policy for Victor Lechtenberg, vice provost for engagement; ratified the appointment of Stephen Turner as vice chancellor for administration at Purdue University North Central; and ratified two named professors and a distinguished professor. Read more...

Trustees approve new academic building, residence hall renovation

The Board of Trustees today approved construction contracts for a hospitality and tourism management academic building and for renovating a historic residence hall. Read more...

Purdue updates process of disciplinary proceedings

The Board of Trustees today approved revisions to the process of arbitrating individual student conduct cases, including the creation of a community board to hear and decide such cases. Read more...

Purdue trustees approve faculty promotions

Purdue's Board of Trustees today approved faculty promotions. Read more...