Western Illinois U. contemplates layoffs due to $20M spending reduction amid enrollment drop; emergency board meeting on 8/6.
Western Illinois University is considering layoffs to reduce spending by $20 million amid a significant drop in enrollment. An emergency board meeting is scheduled for August 6th to discuss the potential layoffs. Faculty, staff, and students have rallied against the cuts, arguing they would harm students, the community, and the region. The university's foundation has money available that could prevent layoffs if used to develop a plan with faculty, staff, and others to move the university forward.
August 05, 2024
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