SUNY Orange Housing Task Force Report 2018
SUNY Orange Housing Task Force was charged with examining the feasibility of housing on campus, with recommendations made to the Board of Trustees in May 2018. The task force members, data review, guest experts, site visits, and findings from studies were all integral to the decision-making process. The report highlighted the advantages of offering on-campus housing to stabilize enrollment and cater to students' preferences.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Housing Task Force Report to the Board of Trustees May 23, 2018
Task Force Charge Over the next two years examine the feasibility of housing for SUNY Orange. Make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees by May 2018.
Task Force Members Joan Wolfe, Chair Paul Basinski, Governance President Gerianne Brusati, VP Student Services Tom Hunter, Board member Nick Illobre, Foundation Board member Renita Johnson, student Sister Peggy Murphy, Board member Paul Ruszkiewicz, Orange County Legislator Fred Watson, Board member Derrik Wynkoop, Foundation Board Chair Kristine Young, President
Task Force Data Review SUNY Community College Housing Data Brailsford & Dunlavey Housing Feasibility Study SUNY Orange Facilities Master Plan Review County H.S. Graduation Projections
Task Force Guest Experts Dr. Susan Deer, Provost and Executive VP, Rockland CC Tenee Casaccio, President, JMZ Architects
Task Force Site Visits Dutchess Community College Hudson Valley Community College Schenectady Community College Touro College
SUNY Community College Housing 19 community colleges currently offer on- campus housing run by their Campus Foundations/Dormitory Corporations 3 community colleges offer housing that is privately owned but for college students only SUNY Rockland is currently finalizing its housing plan
2013 Brailsford & Dunlavey Housing Market Study Funded by the Foundation Findings: losing students to campuses with housing; housing could stabilize enrollment; traditional aged students most likely to opt for housing; students are in favor of a housing option; off-campus housing avg $748 so college rates would be comparable; estimate 300-400 beds
Projected High School Graduates Orange County 4,750 4,623 4,623 4,622 4,500 Number High School Graduates 4,355 4,345 4,257 4,250 4,233 4,199 4,144 4,079 4,000 3,984 3,956 3,854 3,783 3,750 3,603 3,500 2025/26 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 8 www.sunyorange.edu ORANGE County 2015/16 Actual
Housing at Rockland CC Initial discussions began in 2006; with renewed interest from 2013 forward Plan is for a 300 bed facility to include 3 classrooms and a fitness center; Security Office will be relocated here Estimate cost to build $31 million Goal is to recruit international students (including HS students from NYC) and athletes Anticipate 85% occupancy and 25% Summer occupancy to cover costs
JMZ Presentation Residence Halls were included in the 2015 Facilities Master Plan Housing means a 24/7 campus operation Typical timeline from project definition to final construction = 30 months Housing is expensive to maintain
Dutchess Community College Conklin Hall opened in 2012 Capacity 476; suite style 20% in county vs. 80% out-of-county students Unanticipated costs: 24/7 security; additional student services staff (12 RAs; 2 Residence Hall Coordinators; County bus transportation) Cleaning/room maintenance precludes Summer usage Resentment from staff/faculty re: diverted funds After initial enrollment uptick, pressure has been to fill dorm rooms Strained relations with county emergency services
Hudson Valley Community College College promotes multiple housing options to students College Suites is privately run but adjacent to the campus The college does not become party to landlord /tenant matters or disputes Building is new and designated for college students only; suite style with full kitchen; many amenities; common study/lounge spaces; events programming and security provided College did not extend hours/facilities Hudson Valley enrollment approx. 11,000; students commute from surrounding counties
Schenectady Community College Close proximity to campus Promoted as a housing option on college s website 12 month occupancy; renters may be non- students Amenities include music and flight simulation practice rooms College provides building security & maintenance
College Owned/Operated vs. Privately Owned/Operated College: College bears all of the costs and all of the responsibility (Dutchess) Private: College bears none of the costs and none of the responsibility (HVCC)
Pros & Cons of Housing Pros on trend with other community colleges initial increase in enrollment provides a competitive advantage in recruitment offers students a true college living experience promotes degree completion
Pros & Cons of Housing Cons changes culture/character of campus assumes increased costs for ancillary services/ staffing/security students expect amenities occupancy rate reliant on year-round usage College assumes liability & financial risk requires a commitment of energy and resources County not wedded to student housing
Recommendation to the Board It is the consensus of the Task Force that the future of Orange County Community College is not dependent on residence halls.
