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Room and board to increase
Nicole Stempak
Issue date: 3/18/09 Section: News
The Board of Trustees is expected to approve a proposed room and board increase of 5.8 percent for the upcoming school year at its meeting today. That could mean an increase of about $228 per year for an average double room in Clark, Koonce or Olson halls for students on the basic meal plan.
Charlene Reed, secretary to the board, said the increase is necessary because of the university's increased costs of food, utilities and debt services.
She said Residence Services and Dining Services do not receive support from state funds or student fees, so the costs must be paid for by those who live in the residence halls. The actual percent increase will depend on the room type and residence hall.
"(The increase) is fairly consistent with the general range that we have implemented in recent years," Reed said, explaining Residence Services and Dining Services have been trying to cut costs on debt services, the money used to build and renovate some of the halls.
Also on the agenda is approval of the contracts for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 153, which were announced Feb. 26, and approval of classroom and residence hall renovations for the summer.
The board will have its meeting at 2 p.m. in the Urban Conference Room in the executive offices.
- Nicole Stempak
Charlene Reed, secretary to the board, said the increase is necessary because of the university's increased costs of food, utilities and debt services.
She said Residence Services and Dining Services do not receive support from state funds or student fees, so the costs must be paid for by those who live in the residence halls. The actual percent increase will depend on the room type and residence hall.
"(The increase) is fairly consistent with the general range that we have implemented in recent years," Reed said, explaining Residence Services and Dining Services have been trying to cut costs on debt services, the money used to build and renovate some of the halls.
Also on the agenda is approval of the contracts for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 153, which were announced Feb. 26, and approval of classroom and residence hall renovations for the summer.
The board will have its meeting at 2 p.m. in the Urban Conference Room in the executive offices.
- Nicole Stempak
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Marc
posted 3/18/09 @ 1:59 AM EST
Anyone tired of lies from Kent State University?
Here are the recent rate changes:
2005- 3.6%
2006-3.6%
2007-4.7%
2008-4.2%
And for next year that "fairly consistent with the general range that we have implemented in recent years"
2009 5. (Continued…)
Robin Anderson
posted 3/18/09 @ 8:38 AM EST
Hm...K.S.U. has it's much-vaunted Power Plant for it's steam heat, generation of electricity and air conditioning. Doesn't same run on natural gas? Last I heard. (Continued…)
Ken
posted 3/18/09 @ 8:46 AM EST
This is what happens when the state freezes tuition costs. The university (all universities, not just Kent State) simply gets the money they want via other channels, such as excessive increases in room and board charges. (Continued…)
Robin Anderson
posted 3/18/09 @ 8:57 AM EST
Well, c'mon, Ken! Unlike the current situation in the U. of A. environs, anyone that doesn't like the unjustified increases charged by Residence Services can easily look for shelter off Campus! There are plenty of private rental units being built in the vicinity of K. (Continued…)
Eric
posted 3/18/09 @ 2:24 PM EST
This doesn't make sense, they should have to site specific reason to justify the cost increase. we are in a recession so its likely that all energy costs actually went down! as for food, we already pay inflated prices. (Continued…)
Robin Anderson
posted 3/19/09 @ 12:59 PM EST
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