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CSCU leaders tell bonding panel $479 million authorized but unallocated; urge action on health, safety and deferred maintenance
Summary
The chancellor of Connecticut State Colleges & Universities told the subcommittee there are hundreds of millions in authorized but unallocated capital authorizations, and emphasized urgent needs at Naugatuck Valley, community colleges and CSU facilities.
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system told the Bonding Subcommittee it faces critical capital shortfalls that are hurting students and programs across the state.
CSCU Chancellor Terrence Chang said the system currently has roughly $479 million in authorized but unallocated bond authorizations and urged the subcommittee to help move authorizations to allocations so projects can proceed. He said many projects are health‑and‑safety priorities and that deferment of major renovations forces system operating funds to cover temporary or emergency fixes.
Why it matters: CSCU enrolls roughly 85,000 students across Connecticut’s community colleges, 4 state universities and Charter Oak State College, and the chancellor said more than 80% of…
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