Kwantlen Polytechnic University is issuing full or partial layoff notices to 70 faculty members this week to reduce its expenditures. In an online statement, KPU explained that international student enrolment declined by 2,000 this fiscal year and is expected to drop by another 1,500 next year, leading to a projected $49M revenue loss for Fiscal 2026. To address this, KPU is increasing revenue and cutting expenses by implementing layoffs, a hiring review, and reductions in discretionary funding. The layoffs will primarily affect areas where declining international student enrolment has reduced course and program demand. KPU added that it will provide dedicated support to affected faculty members.
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