They are pressured to increase enrollments while at the same time cut costs, and it is very difficult to build programs without space or resources. Burlington took a big gamble in purchasing that property, and it failed. The buildings weren't in the best shape, and the College was too ambitious in its enrollments projections. It remains to be seen whether there was impropriety on the part of Jane and Bernie Sanders. The purchase alone is not evidence of malfeasance as it was part of a strategy that has been employed by legions of similar institutions. Plus, the board would have had to approve the purchase. At best, this is was an ill-advised investment that hastened the already likely demise of the college.