Southeast Missouri State regents give up to $2 million for Greek projects, increase room and board rates

Greek students at Southeast Missouri State University will receive up to $2 million for dorm improvements, the Board of Regents decided Monday. Administrators are currently meeting with students to determine needs, which could include modernizing bathrooms and creating more private space. The upgrades are part of seven Residence Life projects totaling $10.23 million approved Monday that will be funded with bond proceeds.

Other projects include switching from key access to card access in dorms, building a parking lot for a new dorm being constructed at Henderson Avenue and Broadway, and completing elevator, fire sprinkler and window work.

Regents also approved raising room and board rates by 2.67 percent next year. Rates will range from $5,430 for Dearmont to $7,498 for Vandiver. Rates increased by 5 percent last year.

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