Regents pave way for new residence hall at Kennesaw State University
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (April 18‚ 2007) — More than 900 additional Kennesaw State University students soon…
Georgia (Apr 18, 2007) — Regents pave way for new residence hall at Kennesaw State University
Jeremy Craig
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900−Plus Bed Facility Will Significantly Expand On−Campus Housing
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Frances Weyand Harrison
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Writer: Jeremy Craig‚ 770−423−6203 or jcraig19@kennesaw.edu
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (April 18‚ 2007) — More than 900 additional Kennesaw State University
students soon will have the opportunity to live on campus‚ thanks to the Board of
Regents’ approval today of a ground lease allowing the university to build a much−anticipated
new residence hall.
The regents approved the request for a ground lease and site license for the second
phase of KSU’s University Village housing complex on Wednesday‚ at its meeting in
Statesboro‚ Ga. The board’s action allows KSU officials to now move forward in expanding
housing opportunities on campus by the fall of 2008.
The newly approved 913−bed‚ $50 million residence hall will be located off of Campus
Loop Road near Frey Road. The new phase of suite−style housing for freshmen students
will feature private bedrooms‚ kitchenettes and shared bathrooms. An art gallery and
exhibition space on the second floor of the lobby area are additional amenities planned
for the new facility.
Kennesaw State University President Daniel S. Papp said he is extremely appreciative
that the Board of Regents gave careful consideration to the institution’s request
and proposed timeline for the project. “We were very pleased to gain the regents’
support for this important project‚ because on−campus housing is becoming increasingly
important to the student experience at Kennesaw State University‚” Papp stated. “This
additional housing further solidifies our transformation into a residential university
and will allow us to expand student participation in campus life‚ which ultimately
improves retention and graduation.”
Presently‚ more than 10 percent of Kennesaw State University’s 19‚854 students reside
on campus. The new residence hall – which is anticipated to be ready for occupancy
by the fall semester of 2008 – will add another 913 beds to the 2‚163 beds currently
available at KSU.
The university’s housing program‚ which began during the fall semester of 2002 when
enrollment at the university totaled 15‚654‚ has proved exceedingly popular among
students‚ helping to boost the institution’s enrollment and desirability. Last fall‚
there were about 800 students on the waiting list for existing housing due to the
100−percent occupancy of existing housing.
Presently‚ KSU has three on−campus apartment communities:
KSU Place‚ which can accommodate 582 residents;
University Place‚ which can accommodate 700 residents; and
Phase I of University Village‚ which can accommodate 881 residents.
The new ground lease allows for the swift construction of the newly approved facility
by the KSU Real Estate Foundation and University Housing Services Inc. Construction
will begin immediately upon receipt of the site license.
At the end of the ground lease‚ which is not to exceed 32 years‚ the property‚ all
improvements and any accumulated capital reserves will become the property of the
Board of Regents.
ONLINE PRESS KIT:
To download publication−ready renderings of the new student housing‚ visit https://files.kennesaw.edu/staff/jcraig19/MediaGraphics/HousingExpansion/index.html.
For more about KSU student housing‚ including information about existing on−campus
residence halls‚ visit www.kennesaw.edu/residencelife.
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A member of the 35−unit University System of Georgia‚ Kennesaw State University is
a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing population approaching 20‚000
students from 132 countries. The third−largest university in Georgia‚ Kennesaw State
offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees‚ including a new doctorate
in education.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
