Comparison Chart of Nontenure-track Faculty

Benefits & Working Conditions

	Northern Illinois University	Roosevelt University	Eastern Illinois University	Columbia College, Chicago	Illinois State University
Union for NTTs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Timely notification of reappointment	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Standardized workload	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Extra pay for extra work & overloads	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Sometimes in the past
Grievance procedure	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Disciplinary appeal procedures	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Class cancellation fees	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Access to health benefits	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Depends
Office space, phone, computer, email	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Depends
Salary scale with steps & lanes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Tuition waiver for self & family	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Professional development funds	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Depends
Representation on college committees	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Sometimes

In addition to the above, the following provisions found in one or more of the contracts includes:

* paid attendance at orientation, workshops * compensation for doctoral degrees

* new class development fees * input into class scheduling

* stipends for sponsoring academic clubs * recognition bonus

* multi-year contracts * academic freedom

* unpaid leave * interview for TT job if qualified