Trustees Vote to Build 5 More Dorms-No More IPF?
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:42 amI know this isn't directly related to Football but this move will assist in attendence for all SMU sports, including Football, for years to come as SMU will require Freshman AND Sophomores to be Full time residents on the SMU campus. Obviously with more students on campus they will be more compelled to attend campus activities like FOOTBALL games! Its been discussed for quite some time but until SMU could build units on campus, it could never happen. And at $107,000 per bed, that is some expensive sleeping quarters.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... 02a5e.html
"Southern Methodist University's board of trustees approved plans Friday to build five student dormitories to house sophomores, along with freshmen who are already required to live on campus.
The new residence halls will have 1,250 beds and will be configured as a residential commons that includes space for classes, dining, social activities and live-in faculty.
A sophomore residency requirement has been under discussion for some time but has been largely moot until more housing could be built.
The trustees agreed Friday to spend $134.5 million on the project, using funds from a variety of sources. Construction is expected to begin in 2012 and be completed in 2014.
SMU is two years into the public phase of its Second Century Campaign, which to date has raised $452 million in gifts and pledges toward a goal of $750 million.
School officials said the sophomore residency requirement is consistent with recommendations from several task forces, including one designed to reduce substance abuse. They say the residential commons will stimulate a sense of community and increase student engagement with campus activities."
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... 02a5e.html
"Southern Methodist University's board of trustees approved plans Friday to build five student dormitories to house sophomores, along with freshmen who are already required to live on campus.
The new residence halls will have 1,250 beds and will be configured as a residential commons that includes space for classes, dining, social activities and live-in faculty.
A sophomore residency requirement has been under discussion for some time but has been largely moot until more housing could be built.
The trustees agreed Friday to spend $134.5 million on the project, using funds from a variety of sources. Construction is expected to begin in 2012 and be completed in 2014.
SMU is two years into the public phase of its Second Century Campaign, which to date has raised $452 million in gifts and pledges toward a goal of $750 million.
School officials said the sophomore residency requirement is consistent with recommendations from several task forces, including one designed to reduce substance abuse. They say the residential commons will stimulate a sense of community and increase student engagement with campus activities."
