Western Wyoming Community College’s Board of Trustees will host a special meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 21 via Zoom to consider budget reduction recommendations to address a projected $2.4 million shortfall in its fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. Budget reduction recommendations include the elimination of 15 full-time positions, 13 of which are layoffs of existing employees. The meeting is open for public comment. On Aug. 17, 2020, Western warned employees that in order to maintain institutional stability, due to state budget cuts, a 26% steady decline in enrollment over the past 10 years, and the impact of COVID-19, the institution must cut its workforce.
