In its quest to roll back spending, this college went straight to the toilet. Here’s what it found: 

As part of its plan to cut $60 million from its budget, Texas A&M University will no longer stock toilet paper in campus dorms. And cutting the TP budget could save up to $82,000.

Starting August 2011, the university will cut off dorm bathrooms shared by up to four students, and will only stock toilet paper in larger bathrooms, administrative offices and public areas. Campus stores will keep it in stock for purchase, though students will receive a few free rolls at the beginning of the semester.

The TP cutback will affect about 6,000 students on campus, while saving about $13 per person.

But it may lead to problems down the road: Penny-pinching students may swipe TP from areas on campus where it’s still available, rather than pay for it at the student store.

Tags: creative budget cuts, Texas A&M University