Prairie View A&M University has established a voluntary separation program for tenured faculty. The service that you have provided the students, University, and professional community is beyond measure. We thank you for your contribution to making Prairie View A&M University an “institution of the first-class”.
Below, participants are able to access the documents that outline procedures and guidelines, program eligibility, application materials and an exhibit that list the number of eligible and ineligible participants.
For immediate questions, please contact your respective dean. As always, you are welcome to contact the Office of Academic Affairs if you have any additional questions at academicaffairs@pvamu.edu or by phone (936) 261-2175.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the method that will be used to determine how much I will receive?
Answer: The amount of $50,000 is the only figure that will be used to determine how much money received.
Question: Will VSP payout be based on length of service and on one’s pay?
Answer: The VSP payout will be based upon the length of service eligibility rule of 80.
Question: Is VSP for one year or more based on the system policy?
Answer: VSP program offering is based on a year by year determination.
Question: Will it be tax free?
Answer: The payout will not be tax free.
Question: When and how do you apply?
Answer: Now. All documentation can be found above.
Question: Who do I send the application to?
Answer: The application should be provided to the Dean of your college.
Question: Is it effective for this academic year?
Answer: The effective date is September 1, 2017
Question: Will vacation be included?
Answer: Faculty with vacation will be paid out separately from the VSP Program.