Delaware County Community College issued layoff notices to both part-time and full-time counselors, citing budget concerns and possible plans to outsource counseling services. The reporting indicates the counseling cuts are broad, affecting roles across service levels as the institution looks to reduce costs. For higher education student success professionals, the change matters because counseling capacity influences retention, crisis response and the ability to support students navigating financial strain and academic momentum. The story flags the operational risk of transitioning from in-house counseling to outsourced models without clear continuity of services, staffing qualifications and student access during peak demand periods. The article provides the immediate decision and its stated budget rationale but does not detail timeline, severance or the scope of any planned outsourcing.