Last month Kentucky State U and Bethany College outsourced financial aid services. Such moves reflect a challenging environment for professionals in the field. At one point during the fall semester, the number of employees working in the financial aid office at Kentucky State University dropped from four to zero. According to state documents, all the full-time staffers either left the institution or went on medical leave.
Louisiana Tech University has announced a new program designed to build leadership competencies for faculty and staff members; the President’s Leadership Initiative will instill the skills and provide the experiences necessary to develop the University’s future leaders.
Many higher education employees are headed for the exits, according to a new survey from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, which found that more than half of respondents said they were likely to look for other employment within the next 12 months.