10.45.2 Retirement Plans
The University provides a vested employee retirement plan through the Missouri State Employees Retirement System (MOSERS).
A "defined benefit plan" through MOSERS is for all full- or part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a position within a twelve (12)-month period. The University contributes a determined percent annually of the employee’s base salary. An employee is fully vested after five (5) years of employment. A new employee will receive information regarding MOSERS Employee Retirement at the time of employment.
The College and University Retirement Plan (CURP) is a 401(a) defined contribution plan for education employees, defined as benefit-eligible academic faculty, hired for the first time on or after July 1, 2002. The purpose of CURP is to provide a retirement benefit that offers the interstate portability needed to facilitate the recruitment of teaching personnel. The University contributes a determined percent annually of the base salary as established by the MOSERS agency.
A "defined benefit plan" through MOSERS is for all full- or part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a position within a twelve (12)-month period. The University contributes a determined percent annually of the employee’s base salary. An employee is fully vested after five (5) years of employment. A new employee will receive information regarding MOSERS Employee Retirement at the time of employment.
The College and University Retirement Plan (CURP) is a 401(a) defined contribution plan for education employees, defined as benefit-eligible academic faculty, hired for the first time on or after July 1, 2002. The purpose of CURP is to provide a retirement benefit that offers the interstate portability needed to facilitate the recruitment of teaching personnel. The University contributes a determined percent annually of the base salary as established by the MOSERS agency.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026