Popular Post UNDBIZ Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Walsh Hall said: The optics are horrible. That said, I have no idea of her value to the University, and it doesn't sound like anyone here does as well. She may be worth every penny and then some. It sounds like her compensation is not out-of-line with that position. But the optics are absolutely horrible. They created the position and promoted her to it in order to make her compensation appear in line. They're comparing a theater major who does the president's scheduling to attorneys. 6 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 50 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: They created the position and promoted her to it in order to make her compensation appear in line. They're comparing a theater major who does the president's scheduling to attorneys. Like I said before, I'd expect someone in that position to have at least an Educational Administration graduate degree*. *What's that? You've heard of an MBA (master of business adminstration), or an MPA (master of public administration); there's an MEA (master of educational administration). They run, like, you know, educational institutions. Quote
jdub27 Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, UNDBIZ said: They created the position and promoted her to it in order to make her compensation appear in line. They're comparing a theater major who does the president's scheduling to attorneys. I think both sides are a fair point on the salary portion. It's obvious she's been in this (similar) line of work for an extended period of time, so her major isn't all that relevant at this point, considering her experience, and it appears by all accounts that she does an excellent job, so I'm not all that worked up over that portion. It is probably just as fair to ask why a University President need a $185K/year attorney to be their Chief of Staff when the NDUS has a whole team of legal counsel. Before he was hired, that position did not exist at NDSU, it was created for this specific individual when they realigned legal counsels. Until we know what the actual job duties of each are, tough to make a comparison on the salary portion one way or another. However, I won't argue that the idea of paying for her travel up to $25K/year is just poor judgement. I understand the explanation they tried to use but they needed to take a step back on that one and see how it looks. Tough to sell the idea on a Chief of Staff who's only present a limited portion of the time. 1 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, jdub27 said: I think both sides are a fair point on the salary portion. It's obvious she's been in this (similar) line of work for an extended period of time, so her major isn't all that relevant at this point, considering her experience, and it appears by all accounts that she does an excellent job, so I'm not all that worked up over that portion. It is probably just as fair to ask why a University President need a $185K/year attorney to be their Chief of Staff when the NDUS has a whole team of legal counsel. Before he was hired, that position did not exist at NDSU, it was created for this specific individual when they realigned legal counsels. Until we know what the actual job duties of each are, tough to make a comparison on the salary portion one way or another. However, I won't argue that the idea of paying for her travel up to $25K/year is just poor judgement. I understand the explanation they tried to use but they needed to take a step back on that one and see how it looks. Tough to sell the idea on a Chief of Staff who's only present a limited portion of the time. Wilson still being employed by the state is a separate issue. This is really dumb by Kennedy, and I've been one of his few remaining supporters. 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 3 hours ago, gfhockey said: We like the minot st guy rudy? 3 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: rudy? 1 Quote
hky Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, UNDBIZ said: Wilson still being employed by the state is a separate issue. This is really dumb by Kennedy, and I've been one of his few remaining supporters. Heard some rumblings when he awarded her the President's Medal of Honor. "The President’s Medal has been bestowed only about 30 times since 1974, spanning five University presidents." Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 As other have said, horrible optics and completely tone deaf and out of touch. That's like three of the five senses. Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Excerpt from Kennedy's new book on managing key personnel: Quote
sprig Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 8 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: Speaking as a guy who works from home most of the time, when you work from home you're always at work. It's not a much fun as one would think. How much can be earned working from home and posting on siouxsports? 3 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 1 minute ago, sprig said: How much can be earned working from home and posting on siouxsports? Cue Sic and his W-2....... 1 Quote
northernraider Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, UNDBIZ said: Wilson still being employed by the state is a separate issue. This is really dumb by Kennedy, and I've been one of his few remaining Ya, I was still in the fence about Kennedy. However after this and the bartender fisaco, it will be hard to defend him. I guess Pete Haga is no longer the most overpaid chief of staff in Grand Forks. 1 Quote
Old Fella Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 10:43 AM, Cratter said: Interesting stuff. https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/columns/4571126-port-und-plans-spend-25000-year-letting-chief-staff-work-home…-north Connect the dots. Quote
Shawn-O Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 $25,000 isn't going to be 25 trips with air, hotel, car, and per diem I can tell you that. 3 Quote
CarpeRemote Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 19 hours ago, Oxbow6 said: I'll pitch in if there's a GoFundMe to accelerate this move. Me Too Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 31 minutes ago, sprig said: How much can be earned working from home and posting on siouxsports? Enough and not much. Quote
TheFlop Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 26 minutes ago, northernraider said: Ya, I was still in the fence about Kennedy. However after this and the bartender fisaco, it will be hard to defend him. I guess Pete Haga is no longer the most overpaid chief of staff in Grand Forks. Don't underestimate Haga. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 36 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: Cue Sic and his W-2....... I ain't in the %gobc. 1 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Shawn-O said: $25,000 isn't going to be 25 trips with air, hotel, car, and per diem I can tell you that. $450 round trip flight, $360 4-night hotel, $175 5-day per diem. She'll need to carpool. Quote
UND1983 Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 You guys really think she is gonna fly back every two weeks? Yah right. When the weather turns it will be once a month. Quote
Cratter Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 25 sounds like the max. One of the articles said probably about once a month. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 3 hours ago, sprig said: How much can be earned working from home and posting on siouxsports? Hundreds of Upvotes and Likes. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 9 hours ago, gfhockey said: We like the minot st guy If he can turn around Minot's post-flood enrollment issues, then I'd be all in on hiring him for UND's next president opening. Needs at least another year or 2 though. Quote
Blackheart Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said: Hundreds of Upvotes and Likes. Is that like Internet Money? Quote
Shawn-O Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 19 hours ago, UNDBIZ said: $450 round trip flight, $360 4-night hotel, $175 5-day per diem. She'll need to carpool. Ah, I didn't realize it was in 1999 prices. She should be all set. Quote
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