University of Oregon faculty speak out against looming layoffs next month

University of Oregon faculty speak out against looming layoffs next month

Faculty at the University of Oregon are raising concerns about an impending set of layoffs.The university is seeking 2.5% average cuts across its schools and colleges, in order to help fill a budget deficit. It’s said it will notify affected staff during the week of Sept. 7.“The decisions we must make are painful and they will have a real human impact,” wrote President Karl Scholz and Provost Christopher Long in a joint statement this week. “We …

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