Cal State gives $340K job to ex-president who stepped down after discrimination lawsuit

The Cal State system has hired Tomás Morales, the recently resigned president of Cal State San Bernardino, into a new consultancy role paying $343,920 for a year's work on international education programs. This move comes after Morales stepped down amid a discrimination and harassment lawsuit, which Cal State settled for $12 million. Critics argue this raises questions about the system's priorities and accountability, especially given the hefty settlement and the fresh job's substantial pay, sparking broader discussions about leadership ethics and transparency in higher education.