Patrick J. Callahan, spokesperson for the university, tells GlobeSt.com that the move is part of a student recruitment and retention initiative. "There is currently not enough housing to meet demand," he says.
He points out that next year's incoming class is increasing by 100 students and that freshman and sophomore classes are required to live on campus. Callahan emphasizes that the university is at the beginning of the planning process and has not yet ascertained how many buildings will be constructed and where they will be located, although he notes that there are a number of sites on campus that could accommodate the project. The units will be developed as apartment-style housing in response to a student survey that indicated that was the students' preference. Callahan adds that all student housing is covered by room charges and is self supporting.
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