Ono's UF Contract Valued at Roughly $3M a Year
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Santa Ono, the presidential pick for the University of Florida, could earn nearly $3 million annually if confirmed. His proposed base salary is $1.5 million, which is a $200,000 increase from his previous role. Additional income stems from a position at UF Health. His contract includes unique provisions requiring him to minimize administrative costs and restrict his ability to use funds for diversity initiatives. Although approved by the Board of Trustees, he faces criticism from conservatives regarding his past support for DEI, which he now opposes with a focus on costs and divisiveness.
Ono's base salary is proposed at $1.5 million, boosted by potential bonuses and additional roles, potentially exceeding $3 million yearly if approved.
Ono has faced conservative pushback due to past support of DEI initiatives, leading him to articulate his changed stance on their costs and divisiveness.
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