New Housing for ECSU Seniors

by Jacquelyn Russo on 30/04/09 at 3:56 pm

Recently, there has been talk of the possibility for new housing arrangements for some senior students here at Eastern Connecticut State University.

If approved, this new development will be located on Main Street, away from the main campus. This establishment will be funded by the ECSU Foundation, Inc., not by the state.

As of now, the hope is that the new development will consist of five floors. This design is subject to change as the discussion proceeds.  Approximately 100-125 senior students will be allowed to live there. These students will have to apply to be at this institution.

There is still much deciding and discussing to go before anything is final. At this point in time, the subject of rules and regulations has not been placed yet. The possible new housing, because it is off campus, may or may not follow some or all of the E.C.S.U. rules and policies.

The decision to start thinking about developing more housing came about as the university needed more space to put students.

Also, there is a possibility that the Center for Community Engagement will be located in this new institution. This program would bring about a great opportunity for senior students to have a work-study experience.

Ken Delisa, Vice President of Institutional Advancement says that, “Having students live off campus and with more independence provides a beneficial life experience.”

Nothing is set in stone at this time. Much more has to be arranged even before the thought of opening up the building can be a blip in the minds of those who could be fumbling with the monetary aspects and eventually construction and later the applications of students who may be interested. Everything is subject to change. The idea of the institution is still in processing and may not be constructed within the coming year(s).

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