September 7, 2001

Ripon Cuts Jobs, Citing Enrollment Shortfall

By AUDREY Y. WILLIAMS

Ripon College is cutting more than a dozen positions, with additional cuts to come, after freshman enrollment at the small liberalarts institution fell short of projections.

Ripon budgeted for a freshman class of 280, which has been the first-year enrollment for the past two years, said the college's president, Paul B. Ranslow. However, only 203 freshmen enrolled.

The 77-student shortfall had a $1-million impact on the college's budget. In response, Ripon cut five administrative