The Montana Board of Regents will vote Friday on a $500,000 deferred compensation plan for University of Montana President Seth Bodnar, plus a 2% pay raise for both Montana State University President Waded Cruzado and Commissioner of Higher Education Clay Christian.

If the regents approve, all three will receive a boost in salary from their current $320,122 to $326,524, effective Jan. 1.

By Renata Birkenbuel