Millersville’s Council of Trustees Set Room and Board

Millersville’s Council of Trustees (COT) approved room, board and fees for the 2011-2012 school year at their regular meeting on March 16.

The COT approved a 5.2 percent increase in room and board, a $217 increase per semester. The total for room and board for 2011-12 will be $4,366 per semester. In addition, the COT voted to increase fees for undergraduates by 3.2 percent, a $26.75 increase per semester. The total fees per semester will be $859.

“The University and the Trustees were mindful of these difficult economic times and worked hard to keep the costs down. The 5.2 percent increase for room and board is less than last year’s 6.9 percent increase. The increases reflect anticipated costs with utilities and personnel costs,” said Roger Bruszewski, vice president for finance and administration.

Tuition costs are set by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education generally in June of each year.

In other action, the COT approved a $5,000 contribution to the Millersville Fire Company and emeritus status for Dr. David Hill, psychology (1986-2010); Dr. Richard Johnson, industry & technology (1982-2010); Dr. Nancy Smith, educational foundations (1987-2010) and Dr. Barbara Stengel, educational foundations (1985-2010).