Portland State U Faces $35M Shortfall, Proposes Deep Cuts
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Portland State University grapples with a $35 million budget shortfall, threatening 19 academic departments. The president proposes retrenchment, targeting areas like University Studies and Conflict Resolution, and reducing others in history, philosophy, and world languages. These changes could impact English, physics, sociology, and public health programs if University Studies is eliminated. The university attributes the shortfall to a 23% enrollment drop since 2019, linked to pandemic fallout and safety concerns. Staff and students express concern about job losses and harm to marginalized students. The proposal will be reviewed with the faculty union and campus leaders, with any changes implemented over the next year.
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