Regents approve raises for university presidents

Wichita State President Richard Muma on Wednesday presents a proposed tuition increase of 5.9% during the Kansas Board of Regents meeting.

Wichita State President Richard Muma on Wednesday presents a proposed tuition increase of 5.9% during the Kansas Board of Regents meeting. (Credit: Bryan Richardson)

The Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday approved base salary raises for the six state university presidents. Richard Linton of Kansas State University received a 10.2% increase to $565,000. Tisa Mason of Fort Hays State University received a 6% increase to $318,000. Richard Muma of Wichita State University received a 5.25% increase to $500,000. Douglas ...