The goal is to establish, maintain and support programs that are externally competitive and internally equitable. A competitive classification and compensation system will ensure the University will be able to attract and retain qualified and motivated individuals that will contribute to the overall University mission to become the premier land-grant university in the nation. Professional and Scientific staff are employed in positions that are designated as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Employees are exempt from overtime provisions.
Duties performed by this group include administration, research, extension and professional services. Merit staff are considered non-exempt staff and are eligible for overtime as provided by the Fair Labor Standards Act. All Merit employees are governed by the Board of Regent's Merit System Rules which provide a uniform system of personnel administration for Merit positions of all Board of Regent's institutions. The Board of Regents policies govern employment practices for this group. Confidential staff are Merit employees not covered under the collective bargaining agreement.