January 2025 University Updates Q&A

In recent years, Ohio University has announced its raise pool plans late in the Spring semester for implementation at the beginning of the fiscal year in July; we are currently anticipating that this year will follow a similar timeline.

We also remain committed to holding the employee cost of benefits flat as previously announced. During her “State of the University” address last fall, OHIO President Gonzalez shared that the University  would continue to freeze the cost of benefits for employees  in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 – reducing the overall percentage of premiums that are typically covered by OHIO employees.

Thank you for bringing up the issue of salary compression. I want to assure you that addressing this concern is a key component of our university's Dynamic Strategy Work Pillar. We recognize the importance of fair and competitive compensation.

Since I joined the University, HR has worked to provide managers with numerous levers to address salary compression. The recent changes to our pay administration guidelines represent the first step in a process designed to proactively address these issues as our budget allows. Those changes have included more flexibility for new hire pay determination, the addition of an in-range adjustment opportunity for incumbent reviews, and more flexibility for equity adjustments due to compression. I know that many managers have taken advantage of those changes to address compression and other salary inequities as their budget allows. I believe these measures will help contribute to our ongoing efforts under the Dynamic Strategy.