ALBANY, Ore. — Linn-Benton Community College announced a series of measures to address a $3.5 million budget deficit for the upcoming biennium, the college said Monday in a media release.
The college will reduce staffing by eliminating five current positions and six vacant positions, resulting in a cost reduction of $2.1 million. Most staffing changes will be completed by June 30, 2025.
“These decisions were made after careful consideration of how to minimize direct impact on our students while addressing our financial responsibilities,” said LBCC President Lisa Avery. “While these reductions are challenging, we’ve approached them purposefully, ensuring that student support and educational quality remain our top priorities. I have been in constant contact with our state legislative delegation, expressing the valuable role of community colleges in our economy. We are hopeful that the state will approve adequate funding for community colleges in the next biennium and that the new federal administration will allocate funds to help Oregon students obtain the skills they need to become workforce-ready.”…