The Senate Resolution No. 14 proposes the approval of a collective bargaining agreement between Charter Oak State College (COSC) and the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges, SEIU Local 1973. This agreement, submitted for approval on April 8, 2025, is set to cover approximately 250 adjunct faculty members and is retroactive to the fall 2024 semester. It includes significant wage increases for both undergraduate and graduate faculty, as well as additional benefits such as a one-time payment for new hires, a professional development fund, and stipends for faculty team leads.

The financial implications of this agreement indicate an annual cost of $323,434 to the Board of Regents for Higher Education, beginning in fiscal year 2026. The total expenditures for wages and associated benefits are projected to increase by approximately 8.8%. The resolution has received favorable support from the Senate Appropriations Committee, reflecting a unanimous vote in favor of its adoption.