Western Illinois University Layoffs

Facing persistent budget problems, Western Illinois University has laid off 132 employees. Among those receiving notices were 29 faculty members, 89 civil service workers, 12 academic service personnel and two administrative employees, university spokeswoman Darcie Shinberger said.Mar 5, 2019

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Western Illinois University announces two-dozen faculty layoffs

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Western Illinois University announces two-dozen faculty layoffs
Western Illinois University announces two-dozen faculty layoffs . Between layoffs and attrition, a total of 86 faculty positions will be eliminated.


Western Illinois University Layoffs – TheLayoff.com

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132 Layoffs at Western Illinois University – Inside Higher Ed

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Mar 4, 2019 — Western Illinois University announced 132 layoffs on Friday, including 29 faculty members, The Moline Dispatch reported.


Life after Layoff from WIU – Tri States Public Radio

https://www.tspr.org/tspr-local/2018-12-21/life-after-layoff-from-wiu

Dec 21, 2018 — At Western Illinois University , that drastic cut in state appropriations resulted in significant budget cuts, employee furloughs, and layoffs .


WIU Sends Out More Layoff Notices – Tri States Public Radio

https://www.tspr.org/tspr-local/2019-03-01/wiu-sends-out-more-layoff-notices

Mar 1, 2019 — Western Illinois University emailed layoff notices on Friday to 132 employees, which is about 8% of the total workforce.


Western Illinois University announces 132 faculty layoffs …

Western Illinois University announces 132 faculty layoffs “Today is a catastrophe.”

Mar 4, 2019 — Western announced 132 faculty and staff layoffs on Friday, the largest amount of layoffs in it’s 119 year history. “Today is a catastrophe.


WIU Sends Out More Layoff Notices | Illinois Public Media News

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Mar 1, 2019 — The layoffs are part of the university’s efforts to cut costs. Last fall, the administration announced it would cut $5 million from this fiscal …


‘We will not remain silent”: Macomb mayor, community reacts …

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Mar 5, 2019 — The Western Illinois University community prepares to express its concern over major layoffs . The WIU community hopes a rally Wednesday will …


WIU announces more than 130 layoffs – KHQA

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Mar 1, 2019 — On Friday morning, Western Illinois University in Macomb announced cuts. According to Darcie Shinberger, WIU’s Director of University …


Western Illinois University Laying Off 132 Employees

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Mar 5, 2019 — MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Western Illinois University has laid off 132 employees due to budget difficulties. Officials at the Macomb school say …


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