LSU President Tate can nearly double his salary through incentives

LSU President William F. Tate. (Courtesy of LSU)
LSU President William F. Tate. (Courtesy of LSU)

LSU President William Tate’s new contract includes incentives that can nearly double his $750,000 base salary if he meets certain goals. Tate’s contract includes eight objectives that, if met, could add up to $650,000 to his compensation annually. The LSU Board of Supervisors approved his contract in June, and it was finalized Friday. The offering of such incentives comes as higher education in Lo…