Northland’s Board of Trustees have approved a refocused model which will allow the institution to remain open. Chair Ted Bristol: “To save Northland, we needed to significantly reduce the deficit in the short term and develop a compelling, financially feasible and sustainable model for the long term. Achieving this was an iterative process that included reviewing all ideas including the submitted faculty ad hoc proposal, validating them against the budget, and refining as needed to arrive at a workable plan. Now we need to execute on this plan … It is not lost on us that today’s announcement could have gone a very different direction. Many colleges like Northland are being forced to make difficult decisions, and we’ve seen many closures in recent years—even in recent weeks. We feel fortunate to be sharing a path forward despite the realities of declining enrollment and rising costs.” President Chad Dayton: “Today’s news is thanks to the incredible work done by faculty and staff in a very short amount of time. Together with the Board, a plan was built to keep Northland College open and serving students in a way that is aligned with our mission and the values that define us. I am immensely grateful to all involved for securing the future of this incredible College.” (link)