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These endowments and donations might be covering the capitol costs of all this building, but are they also funding operational and maintenance costs? Also, tha
by ensignavenger 10y ago
These endowments and donations might be covering the capitol costs of all this building, but are they also funding operational and maintenance costs?
Also, that money would, in theory, be available for scholarships or other programs if it wasn't being wasted on unnecessary things.
- a2tech 10y agoThese buildings are replacing elderly buildings/adding capacity so we can serve more students. So the operation/maintenance costs should fall dramatically for the buildings that are being replaced, and new revenue from more students pay for the new buildings maintenance/operations.
- ensignavenger 10y agoBut if the building is much 'fancier' than needed, it becomes a lot more to maintain than a simpler design/finish.
- froindt 10y agoAt the University I attend, donors have to give enough for the building and an endowment for ongoing maintenance and operation expenses. A long time ago they were getting these amazing buildings donated, then getting stuck with much higher maintenance costs than the previous billing, or had a lot of extra square footage to heat, cool, and maintain.