Incoming CSU chancellor asks for reduction in pay

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Cal State University students who attended the Cal State University Board of Trustees meeting today were eager to post about a request from incoming CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White to decrease the state-funded portion of his salary.

“It’s about time we see some change. I’m excited for his new leadership,” posted Yvette Loaeza on Facebook, citing White’s request. Loaeza sits as chair on ASI-CSUF Board of Directors.

At the CSU Board of Trustees meeting today, White “requested that the Board of Trustees reduce the state-funded portion of his salary by 10 percent,” according to a press release sent by the Cal State University Public Affairs office.

It was reported earlier that White was supposed to receive the same salary as the current chancellor, who receives “$421,500 from state funds and a $30,000 supplement from CSU Foundation sources,” according to the press release. “At the Chancellor-designee’s request, the board lowered the state-funded portion of White’s salary to $380,000. The change does not impact the Foundation supplement of $30,000.”

Here’s what the incoming chancellor had to say about his request:

“Despite the passage of Proposition 30, there remain grave economic issues to solve in California and the California State University,” said White, according to the press release. “The success of the measure was the voice of the voters and taxpayers of California to start to reinvest in education. I also recognize that Californians expect me to properly steward these resources.  Consequently, as I join the faculty, staff and students who have experienced cuts, salary freezes, and increased fees, I too must do my part. This is the basis of my request to reduce my own compensation to contribute to the rebuilding of this great university.”

The board voted unanimously in approval of the reduction.

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