36 College Presidents Earned Over $1 Million in 2010; Florida to Reduce Tuition for Certain Majors

Florida to Reduce Tuition for Certain Majors. In an effort to steer students toward majors that are in-demand in the job market, Florida Governor Rick Scott and his higher education task force suggested that tuition be frozen for certain majors in "strategic areas" for three years. An associate professor of Cuban and Caribbean history who said she was lured to the University of Florida from Yale University because of its world-class Latin American studies program said of a liberal arts education, "I thought this would be valued here." [New York Times]

36 Presidents of Private College Made Over $1 Million in 2010. The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that presidents of private colleges saw their pay increase by 2.8 percent in 2010. Former Nebraska Senator and president of the New School in New York Bob Kerrey topped the list, raking in more than $3 million. The next two highest earners were Shirley Ann Jackson of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and David Pollick of Birmingham-Southern College, who each made $2.3 million. Although these presidents saw hefty incomes during 2010, CEOs saw increases in pay of 11 percent to 27 percent in the same year.  [Washington Post]

Students and Workers in NYC Protest Labor Practices. 60 students gathered and marched in protest of unfair labor practices in New York City over the weekend. The rally was organized by Student-Worker-Solidarity (SWS), a student activist group at Columbia University. Organizers targeted businesses like Indus Valley (where workers claimed their tips were stolen and they were paid below minimum-wage) and Domino's Pizza (where delivery workers were forced to work unpaid overtime). George Joseph, a student leader with SWS, said of the protest, "Our main goal here is to raise awareness [...] It’s not just about Indus Valley...it’s part of a bigger movement to push for higher wages in New York City." [Columbia Spectator]

Penn Sues Former Students For Tuition and Fees. In November, the University of Pennsylvania filed six lawsuits demanding repayments from former students for tuition and fees. The school is currently in litigation with dozens of former students over these similar issues. Kenya Shujaa, a former anthropology graduate student, was sued for late tuition. Shujaa said she was "purged" from the anthropology department because of her debt and was eventually ordered to pay back $12,000. The University can withhold registration, transcripts, and diplomas of students who owe money. According to Shujaa, not having access to her transcript "limited the kinds of jobs that I could have." [The Daily Pennsylvanian]

Sydney Hofferth is a Communications Intern for Campus Progress. You can follow her on twitter at @squidhoff10.

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