Employee Resources

All Luther employees are now paid on a biweekly basis. Have questions about the new payroll schedule? See our handy FAQ document!

Our pay schedule for the 2025-26 academic year is:

* denotes paycheck with no monthly deductions

Starting in June 2025, Staff Meetings will be held on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. so that staff can better get together in community. The December meeting is designed for a fun hour to gather, visit with others, as well as the possibility of singing, laughter, and games.

Dates for 2025-26 Academic Year

Thurs. June 12th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. July 10th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. August 14th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. September 11th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. October 9th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. November 13th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. December 11th at 9 a.m. (Staff Holiday Gathering)

Thurs. January 8th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. February 12th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. March 12th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. April 9th at 9 a.m.

Thurs. May 7th at 9 a.m.

Luther College observes the following holidays and paid closures:

Good Friday Holiday Friday, April 3, 2026

Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026

Juneteenth Holiday Friday, June 19, 2026

Independence Day Holiday Friday, July 3, 2026

Thanksgiving Closure Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (campus closes at 3:00pm)
Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 27, 2026

Winter Holiday & Closure Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Thursday, December 24, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Friday, December 25, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Saturday, December 26, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Sunday, December 27, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Monday, December 28, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Thursday, December 31, 2026
Winter Holiday & Closure Friday, January 1, 2027

Good Friday Holiday Friday, March 26, 2027

Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 31, 2027

The College will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. the week of January 19.

Summer hours will begin on Monday, May 25, 2026. We will return to regular work and office hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday) on Monday, August 17, 2026.

While summer hours are in effect, Monday through Thursday participating employees will work 8.5-hour days with 30-minute lunch breaks. On Fridays, participating employees will work 6-hour days with a 30-minute lunch break. Offices that participate in summer hours will officially close at 2:30 p.m. every Friday.

Staff Excellence Awards recognize exemplary performance by staff members who consistently excel in their positions and demonstrate integrity and a strong commitment to the mission and values of Luther College. A secondary purpose is to enable members of the staff to more fully experience the educational mission the college provides its students.

The following criteria will be considered in the review of nominations:

• Outstanding Achievement and Performance: consistently and substantially exceeds the expectations of the position, performing at a level above and beyond normal job requirements; has made important and significant contributions in their area; has furthered the mission of the college.
• Personal Interaction: consistently and substantially demonstrates an ability and willingness to work positively, respectfully, and effectively with others; has significantly improved “customer service” or has increased student satisfaction in their area; demonstrates ability and willingness to manage changes in work priorities, procedures, and organization.
• Initiative and Creativity: has significantly improved a work process or system, or has significantly increased the efficiency of an operation or department; consistently seeks to improve the quality of work assigned; demonstrates efforts to expand work responsibilities.

Two staff members are selected each year, normally one exempt and one non-exempt employee. To be eligible to win, nominees must have an FTE of at least .75 and have at least five years of service to Luther College.

Winners will be given the opportunity to choose one of two prizes:

1. A Luther-affiliated educational opportunity that the college will fund to a maximum of $4,000. Staff members wishing to participate in a program that costs more than $4,000 will need to make up the difference. Participation will be counted as work time. Common selections include J-term trips,
2. A cash payment of $1,000 that will be processed through payroll. All applicable payroll taxes will be deducted.

Nominations for the 2025-26 Staff Excellence Awards will open at a later date. Any current member of the staff or faculty can submit a nomination. No self-nominations will be accepted and all nominations will be confidential. The Director of Human Resources will consult with nominees’ supervisors and forward nominations to the President’s Cabinet for selection.

Staff Excellence Award winners for the 2025-26 year will be announced at the Faculty & Staff recognition event in May 2026. Watch for more information about that event as it approaches!

LinkedIn Learning is an online course website offering video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. All faculty, staff, and students should visit linkedinlearning.luther.edu and sign in with their Norse Key username and password to access this service.

CELT has curated a selection of videos for both faculty development and for faculty to share with students for their skill acquisition. Videos cover a variety of topics from basic computer skills to Excel productivity tips.

VIEW THE CURATED LINKEDIN LEARNING LIST

If there is a skill that you would like to see on the list please submit your request on CELT’s LinkedIn Learning Request form.