Southeast Board of Regents approves room and board rate increases

The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents approved room and board rate increases at its meeting Friday.

Room and board rates will increase 3.71 percent on average next academic year, according to a university news release.

Rates for rooms will increase 3.37 percent on average and dining rates will go up by 4.26 percent for fiscal year 2012.

Look for more on this story later at www.semissourian.com and in Sunday's Southeast Missourian.