Tuesday, August 11, 2015

University of Akron president's home renovations cost $950,000, records show - Karen Farkas, Northeast Ohio Media Group

Renovating and furnishing University of Akron President Scott Scarborough's home cost $950,000, which has angered employees, especially those who lost their jobs this week. It was not disputed that the university-owned home on Burning Tree Drive needed improvements. Little had been done during the 15 years former President Luis Proenza lived in it. But the cost of furnishings and the scope of the renovations, including expanding the master bedroom and creating a suite for Scarborough's in-laws, has upset employees. The university has said private donations were used to pay the companies that handled the renovations. http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/07/university_of_akron_presidents_home_renovations_cost_950000_records_show.html