AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Indianapolis, Indiana-based Ivy Tech Community College, a public community postsecondary college system, has announced a reduction in force.

The reduction impacts 202 employees, including 38 faculty members, 162 staff, and two administrative faculty across the system's Indiana facilities.

The largest number of layoffs occurred at the college’s Indianapolis campus, which is slated to lose 44 employees. Among the other campus cuts are 21 staff in Indianapolis; 14 each in Bloomington and Columbus; 12 in Kokomo; 11 in Evansville; and 11 in South Bend/Elkhart.

“Because the college’s primary revenue sources are state appropriations, tuition, and fees, these developments have had an immediate effect on our planning. We have reached the difficult decision to adjust our staffing levels, in addition to efforts to reduce our operational expenses. Staffing reductions are always difficult decisions that we do not make lightly. These changes do not reflect the value of their work, but rather the harsh financial reality we currently face. This is a challenging moment for our college, but I know Ivy Tech is strong. I remain confident in our resilience and in our commitment to our students and to one another.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY

Winter Park, Florida-based Full Sail University, a private for-profit educational institution specializing in film and media studies, has announced a reduction in force.

The reduction will impact 120 employees.

According to a company statement, “As part of our efforts to align our staffing with current priorities and to support the long-term success of the university, we have implemented a workforce reduction. This included 120 employees, comprised primarily of staff positions, with some faculty as part of the reduction. This decision, while difficult, follows a careful review that aligns our resources and capabilities for long-term sustainability.

We stand firmly committed to providing an exceptional educational experience. There will be no changes to our course offerings or services as we remain confident in our ability to meet the needs of our students and graduates."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT UDEMY

San Francisco, California-based Udemy, an open online educational course provider, has announced that it will

continue its previously announced restructuring to reduce costs, including relocating positions to lower-cost regions.

The reduction will impact 280 employees and be completed by March 31, 2025.

According to President and CEO Greg Brown, "In order to most effectively capture the future market opportunity, we are taking deliberate action to shift our strategic focus and resources upmarket where we see the most significant growth potential and will deliver accelerated profitability as a result.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall; why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?