{"id":7637,"date":"2021-12-22T15:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T20:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hr\/?page_id=7637"},"modified":"2025-05-21T13:28:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T17:28:47","slug":"voluntary-separation-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/voluntary-separation-program\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan (VSIP) &amp; Other Cost Savings Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>About the Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan (VSIP)<\/h3>\n<p>As President Jebb emphasized at the recent Communications Meeting, we remain focused on knowing who we are, looking ahead with intention, and staying agile in the months and years to come.<\/p>\n<p>In that spirit, we are introducing a series of <em>voluntary<\/em> initiatives aimed at positioning the College for long-term sustainability, strategic growth, and agility. These efforts are part of our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, student success, a vibrant and inclusive community, and responsible, forward-thinking stewardship.\u00a0We believe these talent management initiatives will allow us to reduce costs, reallocate resources, and build on our strategic priorities.<\/p>\n<p>We are pleased to share that the following initiatives will be available to full time employees.\u00a0 Please note eligibility varies for each initiative.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><u>VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE #1:<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The VSIP is designed to support employees who may be considering retirement or a career change by offering a financial incentive for voluntary separation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Full-time Faculty, AFT Professional Staff, Managers, CWA and IFPTE with at least 10 years of Ramapo College service as of May 31, 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> June 8, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Separation Dates:<\/strong> July 1, 2025; October 1, 2025; or January 1, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Program Structure:<\/strong> See Exhibit A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In some cases, POER and Core leadership may collaborate with participants to adjust separation\/departure dates in order to foster a smoother overall transition.\u00a0 In those instances, the program structure payout will not be changed.<\/p>\n<p>We realize that for many of you this decision is a very big step as you transition to the next chapter and we want to help make this transition as easy as possible.\u00a0 As such, we are also offering employees who elect to participate in the VSIP to maintain access to their offices for the first three months following their last day of employment.<\/p>\n<p>The College will also offer to cover the cost of your membership in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/foundation\/friends\/\">FRIENDS OF RAMAPO<\/a> for the first year following your separation.\u00a0 In addition, for employees who have been at the College for 20 years or more, we can provide some access to shared office space with computer access if requested based on availability and academic operational priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Information Sessions will be held on the following dates and times:<\/p>\n<p><u>Tuesday, May 13, 2025<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:15 am in Adler Center 012 Conference Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Wednesday, May 21, 2025 <\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>1:00 pm in Adler Center 012 Conference Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>via Webex:<\/p>\n<div class=\"meeting_detail_wrapper\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Meeting Information\">\n<dl>\n<dt title=\"Meeting link:\">Meeting link:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/ramapo.webex.com\/ramapo\/j.php?MTID=m2f4f8e03dedf18dbec6887e5eb928ad0\"><span style=\"color: #2f2f2f\">https:\/\/ramapo.webex.com\/ramapo\/j.php?MTID=m2f4f8e03dedf18dbec6887e5eb928ad0<\/span><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd><span style=\"color: #333333\">Meeting number:\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">2420 297 5060<\/span><\/dd>\n<dt title=\"Password: \">Password:\u00a0\u00a0yG7cAiYZG23<\/dt>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"meeting_detail_wrapper\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"More ways to join\">\n<section>\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<div><\/div>\n<div id=\"mdp_video_dialing_ip_address\">Join by phone<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<div>\n<div id=\"mdp_audio_call_in_numbers\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div>\n<div><span dir=\"auto\">+1-415-655-0001<\/span>\u00a0US Toll<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mdp_audio_telephony_type\" class=\"accessCodeArea\">Access code:\u00a0<span dir=\"auto\">2420 297 5060<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>3:30 pm in Adler Center 012 Conference Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VIA Webex:<\/p>\n<div class=\"meeting_detail_wrapper\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Meeting Information\">\n<dl>\n<dt title=\"Meeting link:\">Meeting link:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/ramapo.webex.com\/ramapo\/j.php?MTID=m0b499fabf0244284900bceb3525fe43d\"><span style=\"color: #2f2f2f\">https:\/\/ramapo.webex.com\/ramapo\/j.php?MTID=m0b499fabf0244284900bceb3525fe43d<\/span><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd><span style=\"color: #333333\">Meeting number:\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">2427 956 5336<\/span><\/dd>\n<dt title=\"Password: \">Password:\u00a0\u00a0mnMpJaGE397<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"mdp_advanced_info_host_key\"><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"meeting_detail_wrapper\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"More ways to join\">\n<section>\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<div><\/div>\n<div id=\"mdp_video_dialing_ip_address\">Join by phone<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<div>\n<div id=\"mdp_audio_call_in_numbers\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div>\n<div><span dir=\"auto\">+1-415-655-0001<\/span>\u00a0US Toll<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mdp_audio_telephony_type\" class=\"accessCodeArea\">Access code:\u00a0<span dir=\"auto\">2427 956 5336<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><u>Tuesday, June 3, 2025<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>11:00 am in Adler Center 012 Conference Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please register here:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/4hHHJCF4jb5DzGS78\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/4hHHJCF4jb5DzGS78<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are not available on the dates and times listed, POER will work to schedule time to meet with you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><u>VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE #2<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>12-to-10 Month Assignment Adjustments (Effective 9\/1\/2025)<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0Discussion with supervisor and subject to approval from POER,\u00a0 Core VP and in consultation with the union)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Full-time AFT Professional Staff, Managers, and certain CWA Titles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application deadline<\/strong>: June 30, 2025 for a 9\/1\/25 effective date<\/li>\n<li><strong>Program Structure<\/strong>:\u00a0 Employees moving from a 12 month to a 10 month assignment must begin that change\/assignment by September 1:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE #3: Voluntary Furloughs (1\u201330 Days)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>(Subject to approval from POER, Core VP and Supervisor)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: All Full Time Employees<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application deadline<\/strong>: Rolling<\/li>\n<li><strong>Program Structure<\/strong>: All Full Time employees have the option to request voluntary furlough days from 1-30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We understand that these decisions are highly personal. Participation is entirely voluntary, and no action is required unless you choose to explore one of the available options. All inquiries will remain confidential until a signed commitment is submitted.<\/p>\n<p>We are deeply grateful for the dedication and service each of you bring to our campus. As we navigate this time together, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact POER at (201) 684-7505 or <strong>poer@ramapo.edu<\/strong> with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Forms for Initiative #1<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/04\/VSIP-2025-Exhibit-A.pdf\">Exhibit A &#8211; Table of Separation Allowances<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/04\/VSIP-2025-Exhibit-B-Electronically-Fill-out.pdf\">Exhibit B &#8211; Notice of Intent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/04\/VSIP-2025-Exhibit-C.pdf\">Exhibit C &#8211; Separation Election Agreement &amp; General Release<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/04\/RCNJ-VSIP-2025-Voluntary-Separation-from-Service-Incentive-Plan-Schedule-of-Significant-Events.pdf\">Schedule-of-Significant-Events<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/04\/4-29-2025-FAQs-Voluntary-Separation-ABP-2025.pdf\">FAQs &#8211; Voluntary Separation (ABP) <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/04\/4-29-2025-FAQs-Voluntary-Separation-PERS-2025.pdf\">FAQs &#8211; Voluntary Separation (PERS)<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Form for Initiative #2\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/04\/12-to-10-Month-Intitiative-.pdf\">Form &#8211; 12 to 10 Month Assignment<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Form for Initiative #3<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/04\/Voluntary-Furlough-Request-Form-2025.pdf\">Voluntary-Furlough-Request-Form <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan (VSIP) As President Jebb emphasized at the recent Communications Meeting, we remain focused on knowing who we are, looking ahead with intention, and staying agile in the months and years to come. 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