To help pay for the long-drawn-out construction project, the university started imposing fees on students back in 2008.
But as Civil Beat has reported, many of the students who helped foot the bill for the recreation and fitness center never got to use it. The project was plagued by construction delays, hitches the university blamed on contractors and unexpected infrastructure problems.
Now, the Campus Center Board — the student group that’s spearheaded the project — has decided to offer those students the an “affiliate” membership rate.
The decision came after long deliberations and careful budget planning, a press release says.
As the press release points out, “There are an estimated 80,000 UHM alumni who reside on the island of Oahu and it was clear that opening up membership to such a large group may have serious impact on student accessibility to the recreation facility, programs and services.”
The university wanted to ensure the center could accommodate all current students who pay the mandatory fee.
Officials apologized for making the decision about the alumni so late.
The center officially opened earlier this month, more than a year behind schedule.
Photo: the Warrior Recreation Center. (Courtesy of UH System via Flickr)
— Alia Wong
