Ron Walters, who provided consulting services to NIU President Doug Baker until Dec. 31, was paid more than $460,000 during 18 and a half months, even when records indicate he didn’t have scheduled work.
Walters’ salary varied throughout his time at NIU, but he was paid every two weeks, even when his work calendar showed he did not have work for NIU scheduled for days or weeks at a time. NIU also reimbursed Walters for travel against state regulations.
During his time at NIU, Walters, who did not respond to repeated requests for comment, worked with Baker on creating the Master Plan Thesis and Bold Futures Workshops.
Salary
Walters’ pay varied throughout his time at NIU, according to the results of a Freedom of Information Act request submitted to NIU by the Northern Star.
Walter was paid $16,250 for his first two weeks at NIU. After that he was paid between $8,125 and $11,250 every two weeks until March 15, 2014, when he was paid $15,000, according to the FOIA results. Walters’ pay stayed at $15,000 every two weeks until his employment at NIU ended on Dec. 31.
Altogether, Walters was paid about $463,125 from July 15, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2014. He did not have a contract or consulting agreement with NIU, according to the results of a FOIA request submitted to NIU by the Northern Star.
In comparison, Baker is paid $450,000 every year
The Northern Star this week, has begun a “Dollars and Cents series” in which their first in the series is titled, “Part One Consultant Ron Walters paid $460K in 18 months, even without scheduled work.”
This in depth piece is the result of good FOIA requests and comes at an interesting time as all Universities in Illinois fight for their cut of the citizen’s tax dollars.
Click Here To Submit A News Tip Or Story
15 Comments
Need accountability! Disgusting!
So who made the deal?
Illinois home of the corrupt and niu where we well give you a job and you can be on drugs we dont even care if you work for us and sell drugs on campus..!! The whole place should be shut down for corruption. .and people wonder why families are leaving faster then you can open an eye
This is so (not right)
Brent Steffen, how is this a liberal problem? I’m just curious, could you explain it to me?
Liberals at their best. Idiots
For some reason educational bureaucrats seemed to think they can steal in exchange for their vaunted service and advice. The recent College of DuPage disclosures evidencing a stunning level of graft are symptomatic of a much greater problem. My brief glances at NIU as State’s Attorney told me that such shennanigans lurk beneath the veneer of our local institution. Every dollar stolen is one less for students. Pathetic.
I thought you had to be part of Congress to get paid like that to do nothing.
Ron. tuition along with other fees were raised for two yrs in row..
No problem just raise tuition— NOT
and this is why the NIU staff hasn’t had a pay raise in YEARS!!!!
Where is the Grand Jury?
Good grief.
Money well spent!!……..right??
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Maybe “Blood” Baker can get some more friends jobs at NIU. Check into the Chief Inspirational Officer!