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NJCU to lay off 30 teachers, cut academic programs
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The Jersey City school has a budget deficit of $12 million
New Jersey City University is slashing its budget and teaching staff. In response to a budget deficit of $12 million. The layoff of 30 teachers has been announced along with the ending of 48 undergrad programs, 28 graduate programs and more. NJCU’s Board Chair Joseph Scott called the announcement "a difficult but necessary next step towards the long-term sustainability of the university mission."
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NJCU to lay off 30 teachers, cut academic programs
Clip: 12/16/2022 | 56sVideo has Closed Captions
New Jersey City University is slashing its budget and teaching staff. In response to a budget deficit of $12 million. The layoff of 30 teachers has been announced along with the ending of 48 undergrad programs, 28 graduate programs and more. NJCU’s Board Chair Joseph Scott called the announcement "a difficult but necessary next step towards the long-term sustainability of the university mission."
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