The State of Illinois’ Budget is at a $3.9 Billion deficit. Southeastern Illinois College President tell us they have been told to make cuts, and they are going to be painful. A one two punch for community colleges in southern Illinois it’s forcing schools such as SIC to tighten their belts. “Last year we ended up cutting one of our education programs on a few certificates. Simply because of profit loss, and enrollment concerns and completion issues.” said President Jonah Rice. This year is no different with making cuts. “We’re looking at eliminating some of our business certificates and degrees that have low completion, low enrollments but we still will have a business program,” said Rice.
https://www.kfvs12.com/2021/02/02/illinois-community-college-expected-make-budget-cuts/
