Buffalo, NY (WBEN) SUNY Erie says it is eliminating several positions because of delays in funding and lower enrollment.
"Due to an almost 20% decline in enrollment from last fall, the increased costs of operating with COVID, and delays in state funding, we have reached the painful decision that it is necessary to make some staff reductions. At this point, we have notified many of our probationary employees that their employment is being terminated due to budgetary issues. In addition, after reviewing our organizational structure to ensure we are providing and maintaining the best services for our students, we have reduced Senior Executive Staff by three full time positions. We will continue to evaluate the need for additional position reductions throughout the college should the budget situation warrant it," says SUNY Erie Interim President William Reuter in a statement. "These decisions have not been made lightly but were necessary to ensure that we are able to maintain an appropriate level of support to our students within the fiscal resources available."