Welcome to the Tenured/Tenure-Track Negotiations 2025 web page. Here you will find all the important information regarding ongoing negotiations between the Kent State United Faculty Association (KSUFA) and Kent State University. Below you will find links to all communications sent by KSUFA to the bargaining unit members and the status of each Collective Bargaining Agreement article that has been opened by either or both parties.
KSUFA Communications
Supplementary Documents
TT Faculty Salaries v. Administrative Salaries
University Expenditures FY 25 v. FY 24
History of Language Concerning Senate Approval of Policies
Excerpts from State Law
Excerpts from SB 1 Regarding Restrictions on Collective Bargaining
Excerpts from HB 96 State Budget Bill
Collective Bargaining Agreement Article Status
| Opened By: | KSUFA Proposal | University Proposal | Tentative Agreement | |
| Preamble | KSUFA | August 7, 2025 | ||
| Article I: Definitions | Both | |||
| Article III: Management Rights | University | February 25, 2026 | September 24, 2025 | |
| Article IV: Academic Freedom & Professional Responsibility | University | January 14, 2026 | December 3, 2025 | February 11, 2026 |
| Article V: Non-Discrimination | Both | October 8, 2025 | ||
| Article VI: Governance | University | February 25, 2026 | January 14, 2026 | |
| Article VII: Grievance & Appeals Procedure | Both |
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| Article VIII: Sanctions for Cause | University | |||
| Article IX: Faculty Workload | Both | March 11, 2026 | January 14, 2026 | |
| Article X: Retrenchment | Both |
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| Article XI: Promotion, Tenure & Reappointment | Both | January 14, 2026 | ||
| Article XII: Salary | Both | January 28, 2026 | ||
| Article XIII: Medical Benefits | Both | January 28, 2026 | ||
| Article XIV: Other Benefits | Both | September 10, 2025 | ||
| Article XV: Faculty Fitness for Duty | University | |||
| Article XIX: Faculty Professional Development | Both | September 10, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | |
| Article XX: Intellectual Property | University | |||
| Article XXI: Distance Education | University | |||
| Article XXIII: Miscellaneous | Both | September 10, 2025 | March 11, 2026 | |
| Article XXIV: Duration & Negotiations Process | Both | September 24, 2025 | ||
| Addenda A-D | Both | |||
| Schedule A-D | University |