Bob Jones University cuts 50 jobs after $4M shortfall
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Conservative Christian Bob Jones University in South Carolina is reducing its workforce by 50 people to make up for a more than $4 million shortfall.
Faculty members losing their positions have been notified their contracts will not be renewed at the end of this academic year in May, university spokesman Randy Page said.
The university in Greenville is going to concentrate on majors, Page said.
"These actions were taken at the direction of the board of trustees to strengthen our position for growth in academic areas that continue to provide enrollment growth," Page told The Greenville News .
Increased health care costs and scholarships caused the budget problems, Page said.