Although the university has implemented a series of cost-saving and revenue-increasing actions to make up for the decrease in state appropriations, some university employees will walk away with a more generous pay check this year.

Under the current contract between the Temple Association of University Professionals and the university, all represented faculty, librarians and academic professionals will receive a 2 percent increase in salary.

The represented members also received a 2 percent increase in July 2009 and July 2010, as per the collective bargaining agreement in effect.

As for non-unionized professionals, a salary freeze was instituted by President Hart in April.