Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaddin says a $1000 extra payment is coming to all full time employees hired before September 30th.
McFaddin told EKU Board of Regents Thursday the recognition of Eastern workers is important, even considering financial challenges. “There’s a commitment I know from this board, from this administration, to do everything we can to invest in our people. So, not only do they feel like they are giving to the institution and to its mission and to its students, but that it’s giving back and it’s a fulfilling relationship there,” said McFaddin.
The university president said there’s been an erosion of state funding and down enrollment in recent years. But, McFaddin said there’s been shared success and shared sacrifices on campus. He added there’s enough stability to make the $1.6 million investment in employees.
The chair of the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents is urging full commitment by all at the Richmond school to seek further normalcy in 2021. EKU Board Chair Lewis Diaz made his remarks during Thursday’s virtual meeting. Diaz said success in carrying out courses this fall could even be enhanced in the spring semester. “It’s no longer an uncertainty of whether we can stay open. Now the question is how close can we get to normalizing operations. How close can we get to having a May graduation in person for our students. And then can we get to normal or something close to normal in August,” said Diaz.
Diaz expressed appreciation for all faculty and staff have done during the pandemic to allow for many hours of in-class instruction.
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