CP&M recently surveyed college and university housing administrators to find out what issues concern them in their daily operations. Here is what they told us.
Student life is a large part of life at any institution of higher education, and creating a sense of community is often at the forefront of faculty, administrator, and staff planning. Living/learning communities are a new way to keep students engaged socially and academically, and grow a sense of community on campus. Paul Wuennenberg, principal at KWK Architects, and Jill Stratton, associate dean of Undergraduate Residential Learning at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, are at the forefront of these new campus communities and shared some of their insights with us.
Here are two examples of public-private partnerships that suggest it might be the best approach if you’re ready to add or replace campus housing.
Designers face challenges when selecting residence hall flooring. It must be attractive, durable enough to withstand regular move-ins and move-outs, as well as being safe and easy to maintain. What options are working?