Although students and faculty members
generalize that President Thomas Fallo isn’t
worth the money, it’s quite the opposite.
According to Salary.com, the average
salary for a Los Angeles community college
president is $271,296 annually. With
the pay raise given, Fallo can expect to receive
$313,000 annually, which is a mere 15
percent increase.
However you choose to look at the numbers,
it doesn’t matter in the big picture. In
the grand scheme of things, Fallo is worth
every penny that he will be receiving, both
in terms of his qualifications as well as the
strides taken to improve EC as a whole.
Being the president of EC for more than
19 years, Fallo has an extensive resume with
administrative and teaching experience.
Along with serving as president and other
administrative titles at EC, Fallo has effectively
overseen other districts, including
Glendale Community College District and
the Los Angeles Community College District,
according to Easy Reader News.
Among these many attributes, Fallo also
has a master’s degree in business management
and a bachelor’s degree in economics
from UCLA. He also has a doctorate in
institutional management from Pepperdine
University.
When it comes to the improvement of
EC over the years, much of it can be attributed
to Fallo and his invaluable efforts.
Not only has he used his financial prowess
to ensure EC and its financial future but
his persistence in maintaining the growth
of EC has benefited everyone as a whole.
In 2002, Fallo fought for a $349 million
bond measure that funded new math, science
and humanities centers and in return
saved EC $100,000 annually, according to
the Easy Reader News.
Fast forward to 2012 when Fallo saw that
the bond money from 2002 would run out in
3 years, he immediately rounded up support
for bond Measure E which not only helped
EC but local industries as well.
The passing of Measure E ensured funding
for a new music, theater and arts building,
as well as a new football stadium, counseling,
fitness and student activities centers.
.When it comes down to it, Fallo puts on
his suit and tie every day greeting students
and lending help any way he can.
