University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft's salary during the 2016-17 fiscal year placed her among the nation's top 10 highest paid presidents at public universities, based on data released from the Chronicle of Higher Education. Genshaft's $1.2 million salary, which included a $500,000 one-time retention stipend, ranked seventh among 251 public university presidents. Genshaft's base salary for 2016-17 was $493,500. She earned the retention stipend for completing a five-year contract. This year, Genshaft's base salary is $505,837 and she can recieve another $118,674 in deferred compensation and $300,000 in bonuses. By Florida law, only $200,000 of Genshaft's compensation can come from state funds, said USF spokesman Adam Freeman. USF's Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Lamb said Genshaft's salary is based on an evaluation of market research for univerity presidents and her past performance. “The University of South Florida System is on an incredible upward trajectory, having
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