Why are current students being asked to shoulder the burden of catch up regarding the university s deferred plant maintenance, repair and renovation needs?
The infrastructure charge is only a part (less than one-third) of the plan to address the University s overall 5-year gap of $150.7 million in recurring funding. The remedies proposed for the whole involve a partnership among students, alumni and friends, the State of Texas, the Regents, and the administration, faculty, and staff. All have parts in addressing the need. Focusing the student-financed part of the program on repair and renovation is compatible with the requirement in the Texas Education Code that requires charges to have a sharply defined purpose. Costs of repair and renovation must be included in the larger picture. The university community has a responsibility to preserve the legacy of this campus. A substantial number of the university s buildings were built in the 1950s- 80s and require significant repair and renovation. The clock is ticking. Without immediate action, the aging of our facilities will result in further deterioration, meaning that costs of restoration wi
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