Discuss today what is happening on campus non-athletically; departments, non-athletic facilities, professors, recognitions and issues. No athletics allowed.
The university's lowest-paid employees currently make $10.82 per hour. The increase will make Tulane's minimum wage more than double the federal and state minimum of $7.25, a rate that has not been adjusted since 2009.
A university spokesperson said nearly 500 of the university's 5,600 employees would benefit from the pay boost.
“We will expect success in all endeavors and be prepared to assess and hold ourselves accountable when we aren't successful. Tulane is a top 40 academic institution and it should expect nothing less from its athletic department.”--Troy Dannen 11.5.16