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Workforce reduction

California Institute of the Arts

CA · Announced July 15, 2025

Reported impactApproximately 12 filled staff positions eliminated
Filled positions12
Vacant positionsNot separated
EvidenceOfficial institutional announcement
What was reported

CalArts announced the elimination of approximately 12 filled union and non-union staff positions and a separate voluntary phased reduction in teaching for eligible faculty

Stated reason: A $1.3 million immediate savings target within a continuing structural budget gap and smaller enrollment

Official institutional announcementCalifornia Institute of the Arts

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