Will Calendar B, with later starting dates and the addition of a J-term, affect energy costs over summer and winter break?
Calendar B’s later start in August would reduce air conditioning costs significantly. Estimated savings are approximately $100,000 per year. A later start for spring semester also would reduce heating costs. Many students have opposed a longer winter break in the past (although a strong majority of students did prefer Calendar B to Calendar A). What aspects of Calendar B might compensate for the longer winter break? Summer break is one week longer under Calendar B than under Calendar A. Full-time summer jobs typically pay significantly more per hour than part-time, in-semester jobs. The longer winter break does mean more down time for students without jobs, but provides more earning time for students who find employment.
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