Sad: Minnesota university ends 30% of degrees, cuts staff | The College Fix
30% of degree programs are being eliminated
60% of minor subject degrees are being eliminated
Enrollment has been crashing, due in significant part, to the fertility rate collapse:
“The higher education landscape is facing unprecedented struggles – student enrollment declines, affordability concerns, a proliferation of higher education alternatives, public perception of college degrees, and financial strains…among others,” Lee told the university community in May. “These circumstances negatively impact higher education, generally, and St. Cloud State University, specifically.”
Enrollment at the university actually increased this year. However, the university enrolled 8,000 fewer students than it did in 2010. Its enrollment has generally decreased each year, the Star Tribune reported in October 2023.
As of 2022, the fertility rate was 1.75. More details on the cut backs here: St. Cloud State University finalizes program, faculty cuts | kare11.com
My Dad’s first job on a professor track was at St Cloud State College in the early 1950s. My Mom was also an instructor at St Cloud State. That’s where they met. I would not be here if it were not for St Cloud State College.
They later moved elsewhere and my Dad went on to become a Full Professor.
