Johnson A Residence Hall Renovation

1. Johnson A Residence HallRenovation Indiana Higher Education Commission May 11, 2012

3. Picture of BSU today

4. Building Vibrant Student Neighborhoods • Higher retention rates • Higher grade point averages • Living/learning communities • Student engagement • Residential campus culture

5. Living Learning Environments for Students • University’s housing and dining constructed in the 1960’s • Parents and students have higher expectations for both housing and dining experiences • During 2001-02 BSU developed a comprehensive plan to improve residential and dining units • The study established a priority plan for renovation and construction of new residential facilities.

6. Johnson A Residence Hall • Last 5 years, University has • Opened two new residence halls: Park Hall (Fall 2007) and Kinghorn Hall (Fall 2010) • Renovated: Woodworth Dining Commons, DeHority Complex and Studebaker East Complex • Other projects to follow: • Johnson B • LaFollette Complex • New Residence Hall

7. Detail about the projectJohnson A Residence Hall • Going from 459 beds to 592 total beds • Increase of 133 beds • Majority of rooms will be double occupancy • 20 single rooms – upperclassmen • Expand and develop academic theme housing • 2 living learning programs - Emerging Media and CCIM

8. Johnson A Residence Hall • Total Project Cost: $35,700,000 • Method of payment • Housing and Dining Renewal and Replacement Account • Housing and Dining Facility Student Revenue Bonds

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