January 2022 Compensation FAQ

January 2022 Compensation FAQ

These questions are of a general nature and meant to give answers to UCCS faculty and staff. They are neither all-encompassing nor intended to speak to an employee’s unique circumstances.

General

What is included in the compensation plan?

The compensation plan includes a 3% base-building salary increase and a one-time payment equal to 1% of an employee’s annual salary for all employees, except for those with a performance rating of 2 or below on their most recent performance review.

Why are we receiving these raises?

This action is a direct reflection of your commitment to UCCS and your outstanding efforts. During this extraordinary time, you have shown up every day to educate and support our students, conduct research, and meet the needs of our community.

What does a one-time 1% “non-base building” payment mean?

“Non-base building” means the pay increase is made in a one-time lump sum and does not add to the employee’s continuing regular salary rate. An increase that raises an employee’s continuing/ongoing salary is considered a “base-pay” increase.

Employee Eligibility

Which employees are eligible to receive the 1% one-time non-base building payment and the 3% base-building compensation increases?

Eligible employees for the 1% one-time non-base building and 3% base-building compensation payment include regular faculty and university staff at UCCS who also meet the conditions below.

  • Must have received a “meeting expectations” or higher performance rating during the 2020 performance management cycle, if no rating default to a “meeting expectations.” 
  • Hired date of August 31, 2021 or earlier
  • No out of cycle increase after August 31, 2021
  • Must have an active appointment as of January 1, 2022

 

The following employees with an active appointment as of August 31, 2021 are eligible:
  • Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
  • Sr. Instructors and Instructors 
  • Clinical Teaching Track Faculty
  • Research Associate series (PRA, Senior PRA, Research Associate, Senior Research Associate)
  • Post Docs
  • Scholars-in-Residence
  • Research Faculty (not including temporary)
  • University Staff (not including temporary)

As approved by the state of Colorado legislature, classified staff employees received a 3% across-the-board base-building merit increase effective July 1, 2021 and are not on the January cycle for the 3% base building or 1% one-time payment.

Employees with the following titles are not eligible for the 1%:
  • Part-time faculty (Adjunct, Lecturer, etc.)
  • Student workers
  • Student faculty
  • Working Retirees
  • Visiting Faculty
  • Temporary employees (classified, university staff and research)Summer research, teaching, administrative, or additional appointments are not included. Only primary appointments will be considered.
If I am a new eligible employee who has not had a performance evaluation, will I still receive the 3% base-building raise and one-time payment of 1%?

Yes, as long as you were an active employee on August 31, 2021, and your supervisor determines that you are in good standing and not on a performance plan.

When will I see my raise?

The 3% base-building salary increase will be applied Jan. 1, 2022, meaning you will start to see that ongoing increase in your Jan. 31 paycheck. The 1% one-time payment will be made on Jan. 31, 2022 paychecks.

Will taxes or benefits be deducted?

The 3% base building and 1% one-time payment increase will follow the same taxes and benefits related to your regular monthly paycheck. Taxes and benefits will automatically be deducted from the payment and a breakdown can be viewed in “Paychecks” in MyCUInfo.