This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for March 16, 2026
This week on 'This Week':
+ Lots of layoffs and cutbacks. This is a pattern folks. For those in denial or trying to cover up the financial challenges colleges face. This is a pattern.
+ Swarthmore College wants to change accreditors. The reasons are interesting.
+ If you can’t consistently generate positive cash from operation, sell something. That’s what Rider University (NJ) did.
+ How about a new ‘no confidence vote’ This one at Old Dominion University. Spoiler alert: Their 4 YGR is only at 50% in 2024.
+ The HLC takes some poetic license with the social media post on recent enrollment increases. I am here to fill in the details they left out in the post.
+ and more
Show notes:
Rutgers Says It May Lay Off 37 Faculty Members
With fewer students and higher costs, many Massachusetts districts weigh school closures and mergers
CT university (New Haven U) tells faculty contract non-renewals coming. Why academic programs also face ax
New Jersey City University–Kean Merger Triggers 151 Layoffs & Buyouts
University of Providence in Great Falls declares financial exigency
The New School Will Reduce Faculty and Staff by 15% Amid a Financial Reorganization
Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission
Rider University Sells Part of Campus to County in $10M Deal
Old Dominion Faculty Vote No Confidence in Leaders Over Plan to Compress Online Courses
Show notes:
Rutgers Says It May Lay Off 37 Faculty Members
With fewer students and higher costs, many Massachusetts districts weigh school closures and mergers
CT university (New Haven U) tells faculty contract non-renewals coming. Why academic programs also face ax
New Jersey City University–Kean Merger Triggers 151 Layoffs & Buyouts
University of Providence in Great Falls declares financial exigency
The New School Will Reduce Faculty and Staff by 15% Amid a Financial Reorganization
Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission
Rider University Sells Part of Campus to County in $10M Deal
Old Dominion Faculty Vote No Confidence in Leaders Over Plan to Compress Online Courses