Erik C. Ness Associate Professor of Higher Education and Graduate Coordinator in the Institute of Higher Education University of Georgia Publications How Do Faculty and Staff Select between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Retirement Plans? July 2018 Given the complexity – and risks – of choosing between a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan, how do university employees decide? Share How Do College Employees Select between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Retirement Plans? July 2018 Given the complexity – and risks – of choosing between a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan, how do university employees decide? Share