TULSA, Okla. – The University of Tulsa plans to eliminate staff positions and leave several vacancies unfilled, resulting in a reduction in force of just under 9% among staff.
The university announced the changes, saying the moves are intended to enhance the student experience, streamline operations and reduce expenses.
The university said the eliminated positions will primarily be in central administration.
The university also said some campus employees also will see changes to their job descriptions, and new reporting structures will be implemented to reduce duplication of efforts and improve efficiency.
No faculty positions were eliminated as part of the changes, according to the university.
Find The University of Tulsa’s full statement below:
“On Wednesday, the university announced changes that will enhance the student experience, streamline operations and continue to trim expenses at UTulsa.
We made the difficult decision to eliminate some staff positions – primarily in central administration – and will let several vacancies go unfilled, resulting in a reduction in force among staff of just under 9%. No faculty positions were eliminated, and students should not be affected negatively.
Job descriptions for some campus employees will change and new reporting structures will be implemented to reduce duplication of efforts and improve efficiency. Above all, we remain focused on our core mission to serve current and future students as we continue to examine and evaluate how we operate.”
