First round of layoffs expected to be announced soon

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April 29, 2009

From ocolympian.com

Olympic College announced Wednesday that six employees have received layoff notices, a by product of the state's budget crunch.
OC President David Mitchell confirmed in an e-mail Wednesday that six current positions will be eliminated in addition to the more than 25 frozen positions. The personnel under the ax include Ed Palm, dean of Social Sciences and Humanities as well as Joanne Munroe, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
This comes as the state's legislature passed a compromised budget that now awaits the governor's approval.
The budget includes an additional reduction of more than 6 percent bringing the total cut to approximately $2.5 million equaling about 11 percent.
Tuition increases are also on the horizon.
The budget authorizes an increase of 7 percent for each of the next two years.
According to Mitchell, the first round of layoffs may be the last, at least for some time.
"We do not at this time anticipate the need for additional layoffs for next fiscal year, unless economic conditions deteriorate to the point where we must consider them again," said Mitchell.

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As the news from Olympia gets drearier by the day, Olympic College is moving forward with what information they have and that could very well mean layoffs for college staff.

Although the college has not released any names or details, it is expected that up to six employees may be laid off in a decision expected sometime this week or early next week.

We will keep you updated as soon as details emerge.

Thank you,
The Olympian Staff

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Beauty beheld

(Photo by Alexandra Vincent, Editor)

This morning I experienced a whole new meaning to the phrase "getting up bright and early." Since I did not have to be on campus until 10 a.m. I spent the morning sleeping in, and literally awoke to the rays of sunshine coming through my bedroom window. Spring has finally arrived.
As I walked around campus today I noticed flocks of Olympic College students enjoying the nicely trimmed and excellently groomed grassy knolls while eating lunch or simply chatting with friends.

For all of the complaints student leaders (including myself) make about the lack of student activity and apathetic cohesiveness between our peers, I was happy to see such a sight.
I want to see more and more students outside enjoying the lovely (albeit short-lived) spring weather Washington has to offer. Perhaps the department of student leadership and development and/or the student organizers might take this opportunity to host some fun activities outside. Ultimate Frisbee anyone?