Below is a summary listing of results of the informal survey of UO senators on their priorities for senate agenda items. This includes the issue of departments having to cover a substantial amount of raises out of their own budgets.
Some attention needs to be given to the issue of raises tied to years of service.
Salary compression is a critical issue that needs to be addressed. Too often the COLA part of raises does not equal the real rise in the cost of living since the last raise. This would create a situation where merit raises are real enhancements to the faculty salary base reflecting faculty achievements, rather than one where they represent a redistribution of faculty salaries in the form of pay cuts for those who do not receive an increase that keeps up with the cost of living index. Additionally, the position of Department Head has become increasingly onerous. There should be more recognition for committee and university service.