SJSU News Archive
Date: 04/15/2010
Facing a projected 2010-2011 shortfall of at least $18 million, San José State University announced today it will implement layoffs, eliminate vacant positions and reduce spending on part-time temporary faculty members. Also, SJSU will transfer a limited number of positions to non-state funded sources and cut operating expenses.
"It is with great reluctance that we make this announcement," President Jon Whitmore said. "This will affect every division from academics to athletics to my office, and could not come at a more difficult time, with demand for admissions at a historic high, and California's economic recovery dependent on a college-educated workforce. However, we simply must downsize and reorganize our operation to match expected funding."