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<p>That cracked me up. Whatever their numbers are, they are all robust financially, and safeguard assets prudently. So how much flexibility is there in the post-recovery numbers for deferred maintenance and new initiatives? SPS’s 10-year Finance Review mentioned low recent capital expenditures possibly leading to deferred maintenance issues. I have also seen the phenomenal “Millville Makeover” plans with near-, mid-, and long-term strategies. Very impressive. But how does it all add up (inflows/outflows in a quite volatile economic climate)? How bold is each school in its approach to such pressing matters?</p>
<p>We know that Nature will not defer Her blows, so how do leading schools strengthen their positions - including protecting the physical endowment: dorms and superb facilities?</p>
<p>(Just read about Harvard’s billion-dollar plan about an extensive house [dorm] “renewal” program, to begin in 2012. Made me think of all other lovely places where weather unforgiving - not to mention the young inhabitants).</p>