by Oscar de León
Staff Writer
Budget struggles are affecting salaries for the University of La Verne’s administration, faculty and staff.
Instead of an annual raise that would have been effective in July, all will get 3 percent raises, which will not go into effect until January of next year.
The Board of Trustees made the decision to delay raises at its April 30 meeting, slowing the University’s already sluggish progress toward reaching salary parity with comparable institutions.
“By delaying the raise for six months, we will save about $600,000,” said Frank Montalvo, director of human resources.
Treasurer Avo Kechichian pointed to this year’s slight decline in enrollment as a contributing factor for the salary decision.
“I understand that the faculty and staff salaries are not at the level that they should be compared to other institutions,” Kechichian said.
“But the school is doing the best it can.”
“I am happy to get anything that we can get,” said Robert Beebe, assistant director of facilities management.
“Like in any other company, there are good and bad times,” he said.
