Tuition remission and tuition exchange represent significant benefits to employees at Villanova. At present, Villanova is reporting an imbalance of imports over exports in the tuition exchange program. A discussion ensued concerning various ways to remedy this situation. The program of tuition grants has yet to be decided upon. At present, the Board of Trustees is considering the issue of early retirement.
Issues dealing with maternity leave and child care have yet to be resolved.
It was noted that retirement benefits are low relative to our peer institutions. Subsequent discussion focused on issues of benefit equity for employees. For example, the same level of medical coverage for two employees having chosen different carriers may require a different level of university contribution for each employee. Professor Gustafson thanked Professor McAssey for his excellent report.