Welcome to the Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Negotiations 2026 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
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Excerpts from State Law
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Collective Bargaining Agreement Article Status
| Opened By: | KSUFA Proposal | University Proposal | Tentative Agreement | |
| Preamble | KSUFA | July 13, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | |
| Article I: Definitions | KSUFA | |||
| Article II: Recognition, Dues Deduction and Association Rights | KSUFA | |||
| Article III: Management Rights | ||||
| Article IV: Academic Freedom & Professional Responsibility | KSUFA | August 3, 2026 | October 5, 2026 | |
| Article V: Non-Discrimination | KSUFA | July 13, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | August 3, 2026 |
| Article VI: Governance and Role in Academic Unit | ||||
| Article VIII: Disciplinary Provision | KSUFA | October 5, 2026 | ||
| Article IX: Faculty Workload | KSUFA | August 17, 2026 | ||
| Article X: Appointments: Terms, Conditions and Renewals | KSUFA | August 3, 2026 | August 17, 2026 |
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| Article XI: Salary | KSUFA | August 17, 2026 | ||
| Article XII: Medical Benefits | ||||
| Article XIII: Other Benefits | ||||
| Article XVII: Intellectual Property Rights | Article XVII | Tentative Agreements between the TT Bargaining Unit and Administration, inclusive of the FTNTT Bargaining Unit | September 25, 2026 | |
| Article XVIII: Distance Education | Article XVIII | September 25, 2026 | ||
| Article XIX: Miscellaneous | KSUFA | July 13, 2026 | ||
| New Article: Phased Retirement | University | September 21, 2026 | ||
| Article XX: Duration and Negotiation Procedure | KSUFA | August 3, 2026 | ||
| ADDENDUM D | ||||
| ADDENDUM F | KSUFA | August 17, 2026 | ||