Fanshawe College and Selkirk College recently initiated staffing adjustments and program changes to address their respective projected deficits. Fanshawe, which forecasted a $35M deficit in early February, has implemented a hiring freeze and announced that an early retirement program will be unveiled in March. Program and staff cuts will be announced after the college receives a forthcoming review that is set to identify the programs that qualify for post-graduate work permits. Selkirk announced earlier this month that it would reduce its overall expenses by $9M. Grand Forks Gazette reports that the college has begun to lay off employees as part of this measure. So far, Selkirk has reportedly laid off or not renewed contracts for eight people. The college is also reportedly suspending intakes for several programs.
