Lecturers face more job losses amid cutbacks

Lecturers face more job losses amid cutbacks - The Herald Scotland

Friday 7 March 2014

LECTURERS at Scottish colleges face more job losses as the sector copes with cuts and mergers, according to a survey.

A poll of members by sector body Colleges Scotland found half the country's new regions are predicting future staff cuts.

Three out of the ten college regions that replied also said staffing issues would impact on their ability to deliver courses.

A report on the survey by Colleges Scotland for the Scottish Parliament's education committee said: "All respondents stated they had recently reduced staff numbers and five indicated they expect to reduce numbers further.

"Three indicated concerns on funding covering staff requirements to deliver their targets."

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