How departing U officials got paid so well

"These are nothing but sweetheart deals and golden handshakes. The Legislature and the governor should be demanding that they look at this across the board.''

-- Former charities overseer Dean Zerbe to the Star Tribune on $2.8 million in "handsome" administrative compensation packages signed by former university President Robert Bruininks. They included long paid leaves, retirement and health insurance contributions.

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