Oregon AD Rob Mullens and President Michael Schill are "among a group of the university's top administrators taking voluntary pay cuts for at least the next six months" -- and possibly through the '20-21 school year, according to James Crepea of the Portland OREGONIAN. Oregon also has "instituted a hiring freeze due to the coronavirus." Schill announced that the measures include a 12% "reduction in his pay" and a 10% "reduction for Mullens and 10 UO vice presidents." Mullens, who is under contract through June '25, "earns $717,500 salary plus deferred compensation, performance and retention bonuses." He is "due a $200,000 retention bonus at the end of June" (Portland OREGONIAN, 4/4).
WYOMING AD TAKES CUT: In Wyoming, Davis Potter reported Univ. of Wyoming AD Tom Burman has "decided to voluntarily cut his pay this year" by 10%, which will "equate to roughly $30,000 out of his own pocket." Burman said, "I’ve been thinking about it for a couple of weeks. For me, it just came down to, as a leader, you’ve got to lead by example. My choice, rather than make a donation, it was easier for me to just reduce my salary.” Potter noted it is "possible coaches or other staffers could follow Burman’s lead to help UW’s athletic department absorb the financial blow that’s coming." Burman "didn’t identify the coaches but said he’s already had discussions with some about taking pay cuts." He said that he is "not requiring them" to take a cut at this time (CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE, 4/4).
