Triggered by federal government's new rules on international students, deficit also forces college to re-evaluate planned additions of turf field and student residence
Sault College is taking some tough steps — including a hiring freeze, salary freeze and program suspensions — to address its $5.7 million deficit heading into the 2024-25 academic year and beyond.
“We’ve implemented a number of cost saving measures such as a hiring freeze with exceptions as required. We’ve also implemented a base salary freeze for all administrators for this fiscal year and next fiscal year and we’re continuing to review and assess the programs that we’re offering to ensure they are relevant to students and employers,” Orazietti said.
Students currently enrolled in affected programs will be able to continue their studies, complete their programs and receive their credentials, he added. “It is still a project that is a very high priority for the organization. We need housing capacity. It’s something that should have been done many years ago in this organization when we see similar-sized institutions with 600 plus-beds on campus while we have a residence of 157 beds in a building that’s 32 years old. It’s something that has been lacking at our institution and needs to be addressed,” Orazietti said.
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