Ryan ChartrandThe governor of California makes approximately $206,000 a year. Warren Baker, the President of Cal Poly, now makes $328,209 a year. When did Cal Poly become more important than the entire state of California? I understand that President Baker works very hard and contributes enormously to Cal Poly, but is he really deserving of $328,209 (plus an annual $12,000 vehicle allowance and $60,000 for housing)?
Regardless, does his 11.8 percent salary increase seem fair? I believe that the wonderful professors and the numerous programs offered at Cal Poly are what make this university great. Doesn’t it make more sense to increase funding to academic programs that benefit the entire Cal Poly population, not just one person?
It seems that students are forced to shell out more and more money each year for tuition and student fees while the salaries of CSU presidents increase each year. Is this where all of our money is going? The student population has increased over the past few years but it seems that the number of classes offered has not. Talk to any fifth or sixth year and I’m sure they’ll express their frustration about impacted classes and majors. Here’s a thought: maybe President Baker’s 11.8 person increase could be used for hiring more professors.
Hey, President Baker, take your excessive $60,000 housing allowance and think about donating your unused on-campus house to the freshmen that are crammed into three-person dorm rooms.
Sara Hunt
History senior