1. Charles B. Reed, California State University chancellor, says he has the authority to award high-paying special assignments without seeking approval from the system's Board of Trustees. Associated Press photo by Nick Ut

2. Alistair W. McCrone President of Humboldt State (1974-2002) $203,000

3. Donald R. Gerth President of Cal State Sacramento (1984-2003) $54,300 part-time for 5 years

4. Robert C. Maxson President of Cal State Long Beach (1994-2006) $277,000

5. Manuel A. Esteban President of Cal State Chico (1993-2003) $208,000

6. Tomas A. Arciniega President of Cal State Bakersfield (1983-2004) $204,000

7. Norma S. Rees President of Cal State East Bay (1990-2006) $235,000

8. Bob Suzuki Cal Poly Pomona (1991-2003) $205,000

9. Peter P. Smith President of Cal State Monterey Bay (1995-2005) $158,000

10. Marvalene Hughes President of Cal State Stanislaus (1994-2005) $204,000

11. Charles B. Reed, California State University chancellor, says he has the authority to award high-paying special assignments without seeking approval from the system's Board of Trustees. Associated Press photo by Nick Ut

12. Barry Munitz Former Chancellor 1991-1998 Trustee Professor $163,000

13. General Counsel Christine Helwick, Vice Chancellor Jackie McClain and Chief Financial Officer Richard West -- have been granted future tenured positions as full professors at CSU campuses

14. Where’s the Justice?