Thirteen presidents of California State University (CSU) campuses will receive salary increases following the approval of a new compensation framework for executive pay by CSU trustees. Among them, Jeffrey Armstrong, president of Cal Poly, saw his salary boosted by 20%, making him the highest-paid CSU president.
The CSU trustees introduced a system designed to standardize executive compensation across its campuses. This approach adjusts salaries based on factors such as campus size, budget, and leadership responsibilities, ensuring a more equitable pay structure among university presidents.
Alongside Armstrong’s significant raise, other CSU presidents also received salary adjustments reflecting their roles and institutional demands. These changes aim to attract and retain strong leadership within the university system by aligning pay with responsibilities.
"The framework seeks to provide competitive and fair compensation to leaders who manage complex educational organizations," said a CSU spokesperson.
This salary adjustment reflects institutional recognition of the increasing demands faced by university presidents, rewarding leadership aligned with CSU’s growth and challenges.