Full Sail University has confirmed it has fired 120 employees as part of a broader effort to coordinate staff with current institutional priorities and long-term goals.
In a statement provided to the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) on May 14, the Winter Park-based for-profit agency said it includes faculty positions at the main campus at 3300 University Blvd.
“We are firmly committed to providing an exceptional educational experience,” the university said. “We are confident in our ability to meet the needs of our students and alumni, so there will be no changes to our course offerings or services.”
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As of noon on May 14th, no Worker Coordination and Retraining Notification Act (Warning) had been filed with the Florida Department of Commerce in connection with the layoffs.
Founded in 1979, Full Sail University offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs both online and on campus. As of January, more than 2,655 employees reported employees, making it Winter Park’s largest employer, according to an OBJ survey. As of fall 2023, 21,761 students were enrolling online or in person at the school.
