Ohio State President Ted Carter expected to get hefty pay bump eight months into the job

One semester into his tenure at Ohio State University, President Ted Carter is getting a raise.

The Talent, Compensation & Governance Committee of Ohio State's Board of Trustees approved a 3.5% merit increase, totaling $38,500, and a $164,368 bonus during its committee meeting Wednesday morning. His initial base salary was $1.1 million . The full board of trustees was expected to approve the raise among other agenda items at its quarterly meeting Thursday afternoon.

Board Chair John W. Zeiger and Committee Chair Jeff M.S. Kaplan wrote in a letter to Carter that the merit increase was given "in recognition of your dedication to integrating into and leading the Ohio State community."

The fiscal year 2024 bonus was pro-rated based on his January start date.

Zeiger and Kaplan lauded Carter for his focus on Ohio State's "culture of excellence," his engagement with stakeholders across the university and the state, and his "commitment to free expression while maintaining campus safety."

"Ohio State continues to excel under your leadership," they wrote.

In addition to the raise, committee members reviewed five goals Carter set forth for this fiscal year. They are:

• Enhance academic excellence: Make Ohio State the destination for a world-class student body and faculty committed to field-defining research, and education that inspires the Ohio State community to serve the state, nation and world.
• Advance research & innovation: Create transformational impact for the state and nation through cutting edge research and innovation.
• Financial & operational stewardship: Achieve excellence in our resource management, revenue generation, and advancement to support the university’s vision and mission.
• The health system for Ohio: Improve health, wellness and opportunity in Ohio through accessibility, innovation and impact.
• Ohio State as a workplace of choice: Maximize individual potential and cultivate an inclusive culture to attract and retain high-performing people who execute the strategy of the organization

"The Board is eager to see you build upon this early success in the coming year," Zeiger and Kaplan said. "Of particular focus are completing remaining searches for open leadership positions; developing and launching the university’s strategic plan; and prioritizing the university’s investments and talent to assure they align with its values and long-term aspirations."

Sheridan Hendrix is a higher education reporter for The Columbus Dispatch. Sign up for her Mobile Newsroom newsletter here and Extra Credit, her education newsletter, here .

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