Current and former WVU faculty members sent an open letter to the Board of Governors describing the damage that could come from the university’s downsizing. The letter says that the faculty understands the Reduction in Force, or RIF, is in place as a response to the budget crisis, but they believe it will damage the school’s ability to deliver quality education. A RIF would mean staff and faculty cutbacks. Officials say WVU is facing a $45 million budget deficit.
