College faculty plan walkout amid budget cuts

College faculty plan walkout amid budget cuts

MIDDLEBURY — Faculty at Middlebury College on Thursday will hold a protest and “Walkout to defend Middlebury.” The move comes about a month after college officials announced new limits on employee benefits and other steps the institution will take to address an anticipated $14.1 million deficit this fiscal year. The planned Thursday protest brings a crescendo to efforts by Middlebury faculty over the past month to push back against the changes i…

Cabrillo College prepares for budget cuts

Fewer classes and a smaller budget is expected at Cabrillo College in the coming school year. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local) APTOS >> Facing a projected $5.5 million budget deficit in its roughly $89 million budget, Cabrillo College is looking to trim expenses for the second straight fiscal year without laying off faculty and staff. Fewer classes are expected to be offered next school year. Stay informed on Santa Cruz County’s biggest issu…