The Florida Board of Governors, the body that oversees Florida’s 12 public universities, wants to look deeper into how long interim school leaders remain in power, presidential searches and Presidents’ contracts, Chairman Brian Lamb said.
The group held a virtual call yesterday where they did not vote on any issues, but Lamb said they plan to explore these issues for upcoming meetings. The Board meets next March 28-29.
Earlier this year, the newly Gov. Ron DeSantis-appointed New College of Florida board of trustees hired Richard Corcoran as the school’s Interim President and gave him a $699,000 salary, an $84,000 housing allowance and a $12,000 auto allowance as part of his 18-month contract.
The group held a virtual call yesterday where they did not vote on any issues, but Lamb said they plan to explore these issues for upcoming meetings. The Board meets next March 28-29.
Earlier this year, the newly Gov. Ron DeSantis-appointed New College of Florida board of trustees hired Richard Corcoran as the school’s Interim President and gave him a $699,000 salary, an $84,000 housing allowance and a $12,000 auto allowance as part of his 18-month contract.
New College has roughly 650 students, which means Corcoran will earn just about $1,300, or more, per student.
Board of Governors member José Oliva previously expressed concerns about the state Board’s lack of oversight on Corcoran’s contract.
“I would like greater oversight and participation on how bonuses are structured and thereafter how they are awarded,” Oliva said last month.