Deferred maintenance at Missouri colleges, universities a 'major challenge' Deferred maintenance at Missouri collegesa 'major challenge' - Emily Younker, Joplin Globe

Deferred maintenance at Missouri’s public colleges and universities has swelled to an estimated $1.4 billion, and education officials fear that unless the state is able to help fund needed repair projects across its campuses, the problem will worsen. That figure was released earlier this month by the Missouri Department of Higher Education in its 2018 review of the condition of buildings, parking lots, roads and other property across public institutions in the state. The report, which is based on information gathered through staff visits, data and conversations with stakeholders, highlights the ability to fund deferred maintenance needs as the biggest issue facing college and university campuses today. https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/deferred-maintenance-at-missouri-colleges-universities-a-major-challenge/article_7f247be7-7386-59af-8a05-9541deb40377.html