Results of an annual national survey concerning compensation for college presidents are reported, including information on median salaries, differences by institution type and sector, workload, and fringe benefits and perquisites. (MSE)

High salaries and perquisites such as generous separation benefits, bonuses, housing, and housing improvements have provoked criticism and concern over the use of public or limited institutional funds. (MSE)

Hoping to gain prestige and financial support for research, many four-year institutions have toughened faculty tenure and promotion standards to require more and better research. Some older faculty have been surpassed in salary and perquisites by younger, more aggressive scholars. Morale problems and concern over evaluation criteria have resulted.…