Mt. Hood Community College faces challenging budget cuts - Blue Mountain Eagle

Facing a projected 7 percent decline in enrollment for the 2014-15 school year, Mt. Hood Community College has been forced to reduce its general operating budget by more than $3.3 million. That accounts for about 4.6 percent of MHCC's more than $69.3 million general fund operating budget. The budget cuts include the elimination of 16 full-time positions announced this week: six through layoffs, two through retirements and eight that were already vacant, said Al Sigala, executive director of MHCC's foundation and alumni relations. http://www.bluemountaineagle.com/mt-hood-community-college-faces-challenging-budget-cuts-publish2_ap_c4c12d9b76f62172f8747bba607028a0