Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) has released cost-saving recommendations for the athletics department that includes cutting two sports programs and reducing scholarships.
By the end of the 2018 spring season, CCSU will eliminate the Men's and Women's golf programs, reducing the number of sports programs from 18 to 16.
CCSU will also eliminate about 35 scholarships, in addition to requiring full and partial athletic-scholarship recipients to live on campus.
"It was not an easy decision by any means, and I’m sure I speak for the rest of the Central Family when I say that we regret that we will be eliminating two sports teams. I sympathize with the student-athletes and the coaches of those teams who will no longer be able to pursue their competitive sports aspirations at CCSU. I appreciate their gracious acceptance. And I thank the students and their coaches for their cooperation," CCSU President Zulma Toro said in a statement.
The university will also conduct a review of staffing levels.
