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Columbus State Community College, Ohio cut it out 14 non-teachers As it works through This is the second year of a three-year recovery plan related to the disruption caused by the pandemic.
As part of Columbus State University's continued focus on student success and regional workforce needs, the university is restructuring to better align its human and operational resources with these top goals, the institution said in an emailed statement Monday.
Columbus State University also It said it is taking other steps to contain costs, including launching a review process before filling vacancies.
Universities are struggling with expectations. $6.8 million deficit Fiscal Year 2024 I didn't get the results I expected $3.3 million in state funding, Local media reported.
Since 2017 2022, enroll in college down 7.6% to 25,129 students; According to federal data.
Columbus state revenues fell 1.7% to $233.5 million in the fiscal year that ended in June 2023. According to it latest financial report. State budgets account for about one-third of community colleges' total revenue.
The university is not alone. Faced with declining enrollment and budget constraints, community colleges in many states are under high financial pressure.
The total number of students in public two-year institutions has declined from a peak of about 11 million in the 2009-10 school year. Increase to 6.7 million in 2021-2022According to federal data.
But the industry has seen a glimmer of hope. 1 Grade Community college enrollment increases 2.3% In the fall semester of 2023 ~ after Growth from previous year Also according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
In Ohio, the share of community colleges is New public spending is expected to decline That would increase from 28% in fiscal 2025 to 10% in fiscal 2027, according to the Ohio Association of Community Colleges.
Most recently at Sinclair Community College, also in Ohio. Two locations were closed decreased after registration.