Below are the top five wage increases of University deans over the past year. They are measured in terms of percent change from their previous year’s salary.

AHS: Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell, 17.84%

Since last year, Hanley-Maxwell’s salary has increased by 17.84%, a $50,050 numerical increase. In addition to being dean of the College of AHS, Hanley-Maxwell is also a professor in the department of kinesiology and community health. Hanley-Maxwell’s salary is $330,550. 

Business: Jeffrey R. Brown, 11.61%

Brown, finance professor and dean of the Gies College of Business, has seen an 11.61% increase in salary. Brown’s salary has increased by $65,235, coming in at a total salary of $627,110 this year. 

Media: Tracy Sulkin, 6.87%

Tracy Sulkin, dean of the College of Media and political science professor in LAS, has received a 6.87% increase in salary. Sulkin’s salary has increased by $17,015. Now, Sulkin’s salary is $264,515.

FAA: Kevin Hamilton, 4.55%

Hamilton, dean of the College of FAA, holds a multitude of positions. Hamilton has been a member of the Illinois faculty since 2002 and holds positions at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and the Humanities Research Institute. Hamilton’s total salary is $230,010.

Education: James Anderson, 3.42%

James Anderson, dean of the College of Education, is a professor in LAS and Law, as well as a Discovery Partners Institute affiliate. This year, Anderson’s salary saw an increase of $10,916.67, bringing him to his total salary of $330,550.

As the College of LAS and the College of ACES saw a change in leadership over the past year, these deans were not included in the ranking. Notably, Germán Bollero, dean of ACES, has a 34.82% decrease in salary when compared to the previous dean in the position. 

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