Faculty, admin at odds over reason for NHTI cuts - IAIN WILSON, Concord Monitor

NHTI faculty and top officials are at odds over the recent move to cut 14 teaching positions. The Concord-based community college announced an expected $3 million budget shortfall and savings plan this week, less than a month before the school year begins. Eight faculty members met Wednesday afternoon to discuss their concerns with what they say is a top-heavy administration that continues to add positions while the burden to cut costs is placed on teachers and students. The cuts are based largely on increases in payroll and health insurance costs, and declining enrollment, according to NHTI. Community College System of New Hampshire administration says it continues to realign to meet changing needs, a process that includes both cutting and adding to office staff across the statewide system. http://www.concordmonitor.com/community/town-by-town/concord/12968074-95/faculty-admin-at-odds-over-reason-for-nhti-cuts