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flag The College of Wooster laid off 22 staff amid declining enrollment, sparking backlash over poor communication and leadership decisions.

flag The College of Wooster announced 22 staff layoffs—18 full-time and four part-time—as it faces budget pressures from declining enrollment. flag Staff and students expressed shock, citing inconsistent communication and broken assurances from President Anne McCall that layoffs were not planned. flag The abrupt cuts, made without input from an advisory committee, disrupted operations and sparked criticism over short-term decision-making, leadership instability, and a tuition discount policy without a sustainable funding strategy. flag Some students and staff are considering unionization due to weak job protections. flag The college says the changes are necessary to align staffing with enrollment and preserve academic quality, including its Independent Study program and residential experience.

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