The Employee Forum met to discuss ServiceFirst updates and the University budget. Staff members expressed significant concerns about potential layoffs. The ServiceFirst initiative aims to centralize university roles for cost savings. A Board of Trustees resolution also requires $16.5 million in administrative cuts. Employees feel undervalued and fear job insecurity due to these changes.
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