Lane Community College

Lane Community College leaders estimated in a meeting Wednesday that they’ll need to eliminate 20.5 positions and cut two academic programs to balance next year’s budget.

A former Lane Community College soccer player filed a tort claim notice against the college, alleging that leadership allowed a hostile environment for women. She said she faced discrimination and retaliation from her coach. Lane Community College disputed the claims.

The board voted to increase tuition by $2 per credit hour. It also gave college financial planners the go-ahead for a mitigation plan that may include up to $4.4 million in cuts.

The college and faculty union have reached a tentative agreement on a 4-year contract after long months of tense negotiations.

Lane Community College’s Board of Education has renewed its contract with the school’s president, Dr. Stephanie Bulger.

Lane Community College’s faculty union and administration are heading into mediation as they continue to differ on contract negotiations.

The plan would reduce spending by $8 million over the three-year period.

The Mary Spilde Center has been evacuated while Eugene Springfield Fire investigates.

College leaders say the plan would help address deficits and help to build reserves for the future.

Tension over diversity, equity and inclusion policies on campus are setting back faculty union negotiations at Lane Community College.

The University of Oregon’s senate held a discussion Wednesday on the potential for immigration enforcement on campus.

Lane Community College faculty have been working without a contract for four months. At an on-campus rally Wednesday, union leaders decried the administration for what they termed anti-union negotiations.