UA president to donate his raise

University of Arizona President Robert Shelton will get a $50,000 raise if the state Board of Regents approves a new contract for him next week, but he plans to donate it to the university.

Shelton, who currently makes $420,000 a year, wants to give the money to the UA nonprofit that funds scholarships, endowed faculty chairs and other endeavors.

The money sent to the UA Foundation would establish the Robert and Adrian Shelton Philanthropic Fund, which will focus on several priorities, including providing financial aid for UA students.

The new contract would represent the first extension for Shelton, who arrived at the UA in 2006. His current contract expires in June.

If approved, the contract would keep Shelton at the UA through June 2012.