Former Harvard University President Claudine Gay could continue to earn nearly $900,000 a year from the school after returning to the faculty, according to previous salary records from the Harvard Crimson.
gay announced She resigned as university president on Tuesday, saying the “decision” had not been made “easily” but that after consulting with “members of the corporation,” the former president said it was in the school's “best interest to step down.” He said that he judged it to be a “profit.” (Related: Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley says President Gay's resignation heralds a 'time of reckoning' for higher education)
In a letter to the school, Gay said she would “return to teaching,” but did not specify what position she would hold within the faculty.
“I believe in the people of Harvard because within you lies the possibility and promise of a better future,” Gay said.
“These past weeks have been a reminder of our commitment to combating all forms of prejudice and hatred, to creating a learning environment that respects and treats each other with dignity, and to open inquiry and free expression in the pursuit of truth. We confirm our enduring commitment.”
This is Claudine Gay's resignation letter. Rather than take responsibility for downplaying her anti-Semitism, committing serial plagiarism, threatening the free press, and damaging the system, she has called her own critics racists. I'm calling. This is the poison of her DEI ideology. I'm glad she's gone. pic.twitter.com/WlqMKLn6pA
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) January 2, 2024
“I believe we have everything we need within us to heal and emerge stronger from this time of tension and division. I look forward to working with you to lead us on that journey.” I really wanted it,” Gay said. “I now pledge to continue working with you to build the community we all deserve, as I return to the faculty and the lifeblood of our work: scholarship and education. ”
As the former dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Gay reportedly earned $824,086 in 2020, which jumped to $879,079 in 2021. according to Salary records collected by the Harvard Crimson. (Related: 'I couldn't stand the authority of a black woman': Harvard University president announces resignation, liberal faction collapses)
It is unclear whether Gay will return as FAS dean, but the former president's predecessor, Lawrence Bacow, earned $1.1 million in calendar year 2020 and $1.3 million in 2021, according to the Harvard Crimson. The paper reported.
The university reveals the incomes of its highest-paid key administrators and faculty in its annual tax return, Form 990, obtained in May 2023. It was shown that Gay and Bacow were in the top 10. The outlet reported.
Alan Garner, the current president and chief academic officer, will serve as interim president until the school selects a new president. according to To the Harvard Crimson.
