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 7, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | |
| Intent and Purpose |
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| Article I: Definitions | KSUFA | |||
| Article II: Recognition, Dues Deduction and Association Rights | KSUFA | |||
| Article III: Management Rights | ||||
| Article IV: Academic Freedom & Professional Responsibility | August 3, 2026 | |||
| Article V: Non-Discrimination | KSUFA | July 7, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | August 3, 2026 |
| Article VI: Governance and Role in Academic Unit | ||||
| Article VII: Grievance Procedure | ||||
| Article VIII: Disciplinary Provision | KSUFA | July 7, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | |
| Article IX: Faculty Workload | August 3, 2026 | |||
| Article X: Appointments: Terms, Conditions and Renewals | August 3, 2026 |
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| Article XI: Salary | ||||
| Article XII: Medical Benefits | ||||
| Article XIII: Other Benefits | ||||
| Article XIV: Faculty Fitness for Duty | ||||
| Article XV: No Strike No Lockout | ||||
| Article XVI: Professional Development | ||||
| Article XVII: Intellectual Property Rights | ||||
| Article XVIII: Distance Education | ||||
| Article XIX: Miscellaneous | KSUFA | July 7, 2026 | ||
| Article XX: Duration and Negotiation Procedure | August 3, 2026 | |||
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| ADDENDUM B | ||||
| ADDENDUM C | ||||
| ADDENDUM D | ||||
| ADDENDUM E | ||||
| ADDENDUM F | ||||
| ADDENDUM G | ||||
| ADDENDUM H | ||||
| MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING |