SLC restructuring results in mass layoffs

St Lawrence College has initiated a round of mass layoffs this week. SLC President Glenn Vollebregt explained that management and administrative positions have been reduced by about 42%, while support staff will be reduced by about 34%; the college will also reduce faculty positions. The Kingstonist and Kingston Whig-Standard report that the layoffs are part of the larger restructuring taking place at the college, which includes the elimination of several departments and program suspensions that were announced earlier this year. Vollebregt stated that “these changes are intended to help us be financially stable and able to deliver on our commitments, while ensuring we are focused on our core business.”