This almost felt inevitable. Throw together a bunch of folks who are focused on “researching” anti-racism, and overly sensitive to any transgression they can find, and you get a very toxic place to work. Not surprising unfortunately.
These are probably the two details readers want to know, though it doesn’t feel like current known facts are enough to understand the actual situation.
> The University would not confirm the number of affected staff, but sources familiar with the matter say at least 20 to 30 staff members have been let go
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> Spencer Piston, an associate professor of political science, who works as the faculty lead in the Policy office at the Center, said the layoffs are surprising given that the new fellowship model “will involve hiring new people.” He said he is unsure if his job is secure at the Center.
> “It’s pretty hard for me to imagine they blew through $30 million in two years,” Piston said.
