Presidential pay at most public research universities has flatlined over the past year, with many leaders experiencing little or no increase in compensation. Some college chiefs have donated portions of their paychecks to stave off deeper cuts at their institutions, or to help students pay for college. Below are a few examples.
| Leader/Institution | Pay cut |
|---|---|
| E. Gordon Gee, Ohio State U. | Donated his $320,850 bonus as part of a $1-million pledge for scholarships |
| J. Bernard Machen, U. of Florida | Donated $285,000 from his bonuses to the Florida Opportunity Scholarship |
| Lee T. Todd Jr., U. of Kentucky | Turned down $168,000 performance bonus |
| James R. Ramsey, U. of Louisville | Turned down $113,858 in bonus pay provided by the institution’s foundation |
| Gary D. Forsee, U. of Missouri system | Turned down his $100,000 bonus for 2008-9 and 2009-10 |
| Michael J. Hogan, U. of Connecticut | Turned down a scheduled 5-percent pay increase, as well as a $100,000 bonus for the second year in a row |
| Sally K. Mason, U. of Iowa | Will not accept her $80,000 performance bonus this year |
| Gregory L. Geoffroy, Iowa State U. | Will not accept his $50,000 performance bonus this year |
| Michael M. Crow, Arizona State U. | Chose to have his salary reduced by around $27,400 instead of taking a mandatory 15-day furlough |
| Benjamin J. Allen, U. of Northern Iowa | Will not accept his $25,000 performance bonus this year |
| M. Roy Wilson, U. of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center | Took a voluntary 5-percent pay cut for the 2009-10 year |
| Judith A. Ramaley, Winona State U. | Will put her $12,000 bonus toward a new health and wellness center |
| Mary Sue Coleman, U. of Michigan system | Has requested a salary freeze for herself for the 2009-10 fiscal year |
| Larry A. Lundblad, Central Lakes College | Will put his bonus toward student aid |
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