Pfannestiel: No Faculty Cuts at Clarion University

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Published September 22, 2017 1:39 pm
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CLARION, Pa. — Acting President Todd Pfannestiel announced that Clarion University has withdrawn the letter of possible faculty retrenchment sent in March.

“We look forward to working closely with the faculty union leadership to address our mutual goals of ensuring academic quality, affordability and cost containment,” Pfannestiel said. “Even though we still face significantly rising costs, we feel that our decision to rescind the retrenchment notice is in the best interest of our students and university.”

Since the late fall semester in 2016, the university has engaged faculty in discussions regarding low-enrolled degree programs. These discussions included dialogue regarding the possibility of faculty retrenchment.

“The university looks forward this year to continuing meaningful discussions on several topics important to the success of the institution without further considering retrenchment,”
Pfannestiel said.

Clarion saw an increase in enrollment this fall, and the administration continues to analyze academic offerings and launch new programs that meet student interest and workforce demand.

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