The New School introduced a new buyout offer on May 15. This offer targets faculty members facing impending layoffs. It allows laid-off faculty to resign immediately for benefits. Benefits include salary, healthcare, and tuition waivers. The AAUP-TNS criticized the offer as an intimidation tactic.
https://www.newschoolfreepress.com/2026/05/22/the-new-school-restructuring-layoffs-involuntary-seperation-buyout/