‘We're being proactive;' University president speaks out after announcing dozens of layoffs
More than 60 educators will not return to the University of Dayton next school year.
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News Center 7′s Amber Jenkins is scheduled to speak to the university's president tonight. She will have the latest on their cuts and the impact LIVE on News Center 7 at 11:00.
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Approximately 45 professional faculty members will not have their contract renewed for the 2025-26 academic year, and 20 staff positions have been eliminated.
University of Dayton President Eric Spina said these layoffs will support the university's long-term sustainability and help to keep the university out of a financial deficit.
Low enrollment is one of the challenges UD is facing by downsizing programs, departments, and the workforce.
'The environment in which higher ed operates has changed dramatically and just like every other business sector, automotive, healthcare, IT… The environment changes, higher ed needs to change. And we're being proactive before we run into a deficit and make certain we continue to thrive,' Spina said.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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