Based on qualitative and quantitative research, the TIAA Institute learned what areas of both satisfaction and dissatisfaction exist for college and university employees. Using insights from this work, the Institute developed an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) framework to help campus leaders better understand how to position their institution as an employer of choice. This session will discuss the five key components of a strategic EVP and examine these components in the context of contingent or nontenure-track faculty. These faculty have minimal job security, but they represent 70 percent of all faculty in higher education today. They face unique employment conditions, so their EVP looks somewhat different than that of professional staff and tenure-track faculty, who enjoy greater job security, benefits, and pay. The five EVP components are certainly important to these populations, but leaders must understand some important nuances if they are to attract, retain, and engage nontenure-track faculty for the greatest mutual value possible.
Valerie Martin Conley, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, St. Norbert College (WI)
Emily Watson, Senior Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives, TIAA Institute
Chair: Jason Lowrey, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Bethany Lutheran College (MN)