The presidents of the University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi Valley State University received raises at the end of last year. The increases, which took effect earlier this month, were granted after trustees discussed the job performances of both presidents.
College and university leaders from across the state attend the Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning board meeting at the IHL headquarters in Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, June 20, 2024.The presidents of the University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi Valley State University received raises at the end of last year, according to meeting minutes from the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees’ November executive session.
“I am thankful for the confidence and support of the IHL Board of Trustees, and I look forward to leading my alma mater for the next four years,” Paul said in a statement. “Meg and I have committed to contributing this salary increase and more to the USM Foundation and the Southern Miss Athletic Foundation over the time of my contract.”Briggs will now make $310,000 a year, an increase of $10,000 in state funds. He will continue to receive a $5,000 supplement from the MVSU J.H. White Foundation.
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UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS SALARY INCREASES MISSISSIPPI STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING USM MVSU
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