EMU: President

The Detroit Free Press reports that Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin has been given a two-year extension on her contract by the university’s board of regents. Martin will also receive a series of three salary increases, making her salary $309,915 by July 8, 2012, compared to her current salary of $285,000. Roy Wilbanks, chair of the board of regents, commented: “President Martin has led Eastern and provided EMU with a stability unmatched during this decade. It’s been a time of significant growth in terms of enrollment and facilities, all of which occurred despite a challenging economy.” [Source]