Post by Logan on Jun 5, 2016 10:23:19 GMT -6
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Missouri State University officials say it's time to start exploring the feasibility of adding another residence hall on the Springfield campus, which has grown 18 of the past 20 years.
The university's president, Clif Smart, told the Springfield News-Leader (http://sgfnow.co/25zzkqP) that a study has begun. A recommendation could go before the Board of Governors as soon as October.
"We anticipate being up 400 or 500 students in the fall, over what was a record a year ago," he said, referring to the more than 22,800 students enrolled last year. "We will be evaluating where we are in terms of our housing stock in the fall, after we see our final numbers."
The university currently has nine traditional residence halls and two apartment-style complexes on campus, according to Gary Stewart, director of residence life, housing and dining services. The university expects them to be full near the beginning of the next school year in August.
Read more: www.newstribune.com/news/missouri/story/2016/jun/03/missouri-state-university-considers-building-new-dormitory/625786/
The university's president, Clif Smart, told the Springfield News-Leader (http://sgfnow.co/25zzkqP) that a study has begun. A recommendation could go before the Board of Governors as soon as October.
"We anticipate being up 400 or 500 students in the fall, over what was a record a year ago," he said, referring to the more than 22,800 students enrolled last year. "We will be evaluating where we are in terms of our housing stock in the fall, after we see our final numbers."
The university currently has nine traditional residence halls and two apartment-style complexes on campus, according to Gary Stewart, director of residence life, housing and dining services. The university expects them to be full near the beginning of the next school year in August.
Read more: www.newstribune.com/news/missouri/story/2016/jun/03/missouri-state-university-considers-building-new-dormitory/625786/