BISMARCK - North Dakota University System leaders and college presidents will go without pay raises for the third straight year.
The state Board of Higher Education on Tuesday voted to extend the contracts of eight of the 10 presidents through 2019 at their current salaries. The move did not apply to the University of North Dakota's Mark Kennedy, whose contract was already valid through 2019, and Williston State College's John Miller, who was named to the post during Tuesday's meeting.
Most of the presidents last received pay increases in 2014, most of which were 3 percent.
The board approved the salaries after meeting behind closed doors for about 90 minutes. Board member Kevin Melicher, of Fargo, says that the university system needs to work toward staying competitive so it doesn't lose people.
