Thirteen staff positions will be cut from student services by June 30, Vice President of Student Services Stacey Cook said. Because of the budget crisis, cuts are being made to personnel and will prompt a thorough reorganization of these programs.

According to Cook, students enjoy many aspects of the student services they may not be aware of, such as Admissions and Records, Athletics, Career Center, Counseling, Financial Aid, Health Services, Disabled Student Services and the Transfer Center.

“We’re hoping the students will not notice an appreciable change [with the reduction of the staff],” Cook said. However, according to Cook, “there will be more waiting time and potential slow downs as we convert to the new Banner computer system.”

The services that will be most affected by the personnel cuts will be the Assessment Center, EOPS and the Career Center, Cook said. “We are not at a point of panic, the routine processes will continue as they have been. We want to make sure students are served well,” said.

According to De Anza College President Brian Murphy, the most immediate effects will be “longer lines and less immediacy and fewer comprehensive services available to those in line.”

Students are asked to be patient with the new program and the adjustment of staff. Students are also encouraged to join in the discussion and offer constructive feedback on the changes. Student wishing to become involved can apply for two spots open on the Student Services Planning and Budget team through the De Anza Student Body Senate.