University of Illinois

On January 5, 2010, President Ikenberry announced the implementation of a furlough program and other cash-conservation measures for the remaining months of the 2010 fiscal year. Refer to the information below for more details.

• President Ikenberry's Jan 5 email announcement to the University community (PDF)
• News release on furlough and cash-conservation measures
• President Ikenberry's Jan 20 email announcement with the voluntary pay reduction program option

• Comparison chart of furlough versus voluntary pay reduction
• Frequently Asked Questions (University Human Resources)
  • general
  • voluntary pay reduction program
  • compensation and leave
  • non-reappointment
  • conflict of interest and consulting
  • retirement
  • health and welfare
  • grant and contract
  • hiring freeze
  • finance information for University business managers
• OBFS net pay calculator [click on Monthly Net Pay Calculator - 2010 in the right column] (Excel)
• Academic furlough time sheet (PDF)
• Employee assistance programs
• Contact names in employee relations and human resources offices

Interviews

• Video of President Ikenberry and Urbana Chancelor Robert Easter on WILL on Jan 11
  (portions of the interview cover furloughs and budget issues)
• Video of President Ikenberry's interview on Chicago Tonight on Jan 6
• Audio clips from President Ikenberry's news conference on Jan 5
• Video of President Ikenberry's news conference on Jan 5

Media Coverage

• Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette interview published on Jan 10
• Media coverage following the furlough announcement on Jan 5 (PDF)

Feb 24, 2010