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Workforce reduction

Santa Monica College

CA · Announced February 3, 2026

Reported impactAbout 60 layoffs and 10 vacant positions eliminated
Filled positions60
Vacant positions10
EvidencePublished reporting
What was reported

60 staff layoffs and 10 vacant positions eliminated to address $17.5M structural deficit

Stated reason: Budget Deficit

Published reportingHigher Ed Dive

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