Youngstown State administration avoids faculty cutbacks thanks to early retirees
Last month, representatives from Youngstown State University said up to 13 faculty members might have to find new jobs if not enough employees took voluntary buyouts.
According to interim provost Jennifer Pintar, that’s not the case anymore.
YSU revealed the “strategic repositioning” plan last month after a three-year cumulative review process. They looked at the university’s resources, top majors, student retention and programs.
Their first announcement said that to bolster their academic offerings better, they were thinking of letting 13 faculty members leave their jobs.
In that announcement, they also introduced another option for professors and faculty members: the Voluntary Separation Retirement Program.
According to Pintar, enough faculty members volunteered for this second option, opting for early retirement or an amicable separation from the school.
Now, there’s no need for further cuts, according to Pintar.
“I’m delighted to report that a sufficient number of faculty members opted for this opportunity, thus negating the need for any cuts. Those who accepted the separation incentive will be compensated with 80% of their salary as part of the package for the upcoming academic year,” she said.
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