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education2 years ago

UW Regents Approve Controversial DEI Funding Deal

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved a plan to provide a four-percent wage increase for roughly 35,000 UW employees, while freezing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions through 2026. Officials at UW-Oshkosh are prepared for potential changes following the vote, with a focus on shifting some current positions to student success. Despite the freeze on DEI positions, student organizations dedicated to diversity and inclusivity will remain on campus. The university's efforts also extend to supporting veterans, first-year students, LGBTQ individuals, and other groups.

education2 years ago

UW-Oshkosh Implements Layoffs and Furloughs to Address $18 Million Deficit

UW-Oshkosh plans to lay off about 200 non-faculty staff and administrators and furlough others in response to an $18 million budget deficit caused by declining enrollment and reduced state funding. The university is facing a "perfect storm" of conditions, including a decline in high school graduates choosing college, declining state support, and an over-reliance on tuition revenue. The layoffs amount to about 20% of university employees, and furloughs will begin in September and continue through June 2024. The university aims to shield academic programs while reorganizing and reducing expenses.