Welcome to the Tenured/Tenure-Track Negotiations 2025 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
Collective Bargaining Agreement Article Status
| Opened By: | KSUFA Proposal | University Proposal | Tentative Agreement | |
| Preamble | KSUFA | August 7, 2025 | March 25, 2026 | April 8, 2026 |
| Article I: Definitions | Both | |||
| Article III: Management Rights | University | February 25, 2026 | September 24, 2025 | |
| Article IV: Academic Freedom & Professional Responsibility | University | January 14, 2026 | December 3, 2025 | February 11, 2026 |
| Article V: Non-Discrimination | Both | April 8, 2026 | ||
| Article VI: Governance | University | June 10, 2026 | ||
| Article VII: Grievance & Appeals Procedure | Both |
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| Article VIII: Sanctions for Cause | University | |||
| Article IX: Faculty Workload | Both | |||
| Article X: Retrenchment | Both |
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| Article XI: Promotion, Tenure & Reappointment | Both | |||
| Article XII: Salary | Both | June 17, 2026 | ||
| Article XIII: Medical Benefits | Both | June 17, 2026 | ||
| Article XIV: Other Benefits | Both | |||
| New Article: Phased Retirement | University | See Article XIV: Other Benefits | ||
| Article XIX: Faculty Professional Development | Both | |||
| Article XX: Intellectual Property | University | September 25, 2026 | ||
| Article XXI: Distance Education | University | September 25, 2026 | ||
| Article XXIII: Miscellaneous | Both | September 10, 2025 | March 11, 2026 | |
| Article XXIV: Duration & Negotiations Process | Both | September 24, 2025 | September 11, 2026 |
Supplementary Documents
TT Faculty Salaries v. Administrative Salaries
History of Language Concerning Senate Approval of Policies
Statement for the Record - March 25, 2026
Statement for the Record - August 19, 2026
Statement for the Record - September 25, 2026
Excerpts from State Law
Excerpts from SB 1 Regarding Restrictions on Collective Bargaining