Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Newspaper: UMDNJ considering 300 layoffs


NEWARK, N.J. - Officials at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey are considering up to 300 layoffs in an effort to close a near $50 million hole in next year's budget.

The Star-Ledger of Newark reports the school is planing to eliminate positions _ including nurses, technicians and maintenance staff _ at its University Hospital.

Cuts are also being considered in the administrative, clerical and support staff from UMDNJ's central administration.

UMDNJ president William Owen Jr. tells the newspaper that leaving current vacancies open doesn't go far enough in closing the budget gap.

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