Faculty

If you are an administrator or a faculty member at the University of Oregon, there are several retirement vehicles available to you. One of which is the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Understanding how PERS works is vital in planning for your retirement. What is PERS? The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Oregon is a defined benefit (or pension) plan available to eligible university employees and other public employees in the state of Oregon. PERS was established to provide…

Nowadays, almost every employer offers some sort of retirement plan for its employees. Sometimes, the employees may not fully understand or even be aware of what is available to them. We have found that many faculty and staff of the University of Oregon are among those who aren’t aware of all their retirement options. 4 Retirement Plans You Should Know About: 1.  Public Employees Retirement System of Oregon (PERS): PERS is a defined benefit (or pension) plan available to eligible…