UCF President gets 3-year contract extension

University of Central Florida President Alexander Cartwright will lead Florida’s largest university for three more years. The Board of Governors (BOG) unanimously approved the extension. “You took over in a difficult time and you’ve run a marathon and never broken a sweat,” said BOG Member Douglas Broxson, who was among several to give UCF’s leader glowing remarks. UCF Trustees had already approved the extension, which runs through December 2029. “Our board believes President Cartwright is the right leader to continue this work,” said UCF Board of Trustees Chair Alex Martins, a longtime Orlando Magic executive. “He has earned our confidence through his record of performance, his willingness to make difficult decisions and his unwavering commitment to the long-term success of UCF.” The extension doesn’t change Cartwright s pay: a $1.2 million base salary plus deferred compensation equal to 30% of base. His contract also calls for a performance bonus of up to $700,000, a $1,200 monthly c