Tuition will increase 2.87 percent — a reduction from a five-year average increase of 5.45 percent.
The reduction from 355 to 336 staff members, along with open positions that were not filled in 2010, equal 30 full-time equivalent positions. Cuts were made across all six divisions of the university, however none of the 220 faculty positions were cut.
The staff reductions, along with a 2 percent reduction in operational budgets, will translate to $2.2 million — some of which will be reallocated to financial aid, Davis said.
The university will offer to continue salary and benefits for departing staff through June 30 as part of a severance package.
“These decisions impact people we care for deeply,” said university President Bill Brown. “Cedarville hasn’t been through a staff reduction like this, and it’s a very difficult, painful process.
“Reducing our staffing expenses is a necessary part of moving the university forward but that doesn’t make it any easier.”
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