157 staff start the working year by clearing their desks

The first round of Voluntary Staff Separations occurred last week, with the second scheduled for February 14.  Some 38 academics and 119 professional staff have elected to exit. “We should not forget that the staff who are leaving us have made enormous contributions through their work. Some have been with us for decades, providing a high level of dedicated service in support of our education and research,” Interim VC Mike Brooks wrote in a farewell message.

The VSS was accepted by staff as part of a COVID-19 savings plan (CMM August 19).