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Housing Task Force Report to the Board of Trustees May 23, 2018

This report examines the feasibility of housing for SUNY Orange, including data review, site visits, and input from guest experts. It presents the pros and cons of housing and recommends a course of action to the Board of Trustees.

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Housing Task Force Report to the Board of Trustees May 23, 2018

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  1. Housing Task ForceReport to the Board of TrusteesMay 23, 2018

  2. Task Force Charge Over the next two years examine the feasibility of housing for SUNY Orange. Make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees by May 2018.

  3. Task Force Members Joan Wolfe, Chair Paul Basinski, Governance President Gerianne Brusati, VP Student Services Tom Hunter, Board member Nick Illobre, Foundation Board member Renita Johnson, student Sister Peggy Murphy, Board member Paul Ruszkiewicz, Orange County Legislator Fred Watson, Board member DerrikWynkoop, Foundation Board Chair Kristine Young, President

  4. Task Force Data Review • SUNY Community College Housing Data • Brailsford& DunlaveyHousing Feasibility Study • SUNY Orange Facilities Master Plan • Review County H.S. Graduation Projections

  5. Task Force Guest Experts • Dr. Susan Deer, Provost and Executive VP, Rockland CC • TeneeCasaccio, President, JMZ Architects

  6. Task Force Site Visits • Dutchess Community College • Hudson Valley Community College • Schenectady Community College • Touro College

  7. SUNY Community College Housing • 19 community colleges currently offer on-campus housing run by their Campus Foundations/Dormitory Corporations • 3 community colleges offer housing that is privately owned but for college students only • SUNY Rockland is currently finalizing its housing plan

  8. 2013 Brailsford & Dunlavey Housing Market Study • Funded by the Foundation • Findings: losing students to campuses with housing; housing could stabilize enrollment; traditional aged students most likely to opt for housing; students are in favor of a housing option; off-campus housing avg $748 so college rates would be comparable; estimate 300-400 beds

  9. Projected High School Graduates OrangeCounty 4,750 4,623 4,623 4,622 4,500 Number High SchoolGraduates 4,355 4,345 4,257 4,250 4,233 4,199 4,144 4,079 4,000 3,984 3,956 3,854 3,783 3,750 3,603 3,500 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 8 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 www.sunyorange.edu ORANGECounty 2015/16Actual

  10. Housing at Rockland CC • Initial discussions began in 2006; with renewed interest from 2013 forward • Plan is for a 300 bed facility to include 3 classrooms and a fitness center; Security Office will be relocated here • Estimate cost to build $31 million • Goal is to recruit international students (including HS students from NYC) and athletes • Anticipate 85% occupancy and 25% Summer occupancy to cover costs

  11. JMZ Presentation • Residence Halls were included in the 2015 Facilities Master Plan • Housing means a 24/7 campus operation • Typical timeline from project definition to final construction = 30 months • Housing is expensive to maintain

  12. Dutchess Community College Conklin Hall opened in 2012 • Capacity 476; suite style • 20% in county vs. 80% out-of-county students • Unanticipated costs: 24/7 security; additional student services staff (12 RAs; 2 Residence Hall Coordinators; County bus transportation) • Cleaning/room maintenance precludes Summer usage • Resentment from staff/faculty re: diverted funds • After initial enrollment uptick, pressure has been to fill dorm rooms • Strained relations with county emergency services

  13. Hudson Valley Community College • College promotes multiple housing options to students • College Suites is privately run but adjacent to the campus • The college does not become party to landlord /tenant matters or disputes • Building is new and designated for college students only; suite style with full kitchen; many amenities; common study/lounge spaces; events programming and security provided • College did not extend hours/facilities’ • Hudson Valley enrollment approx. 11,000; students commute from surrounding counties

  14. Schenectady Community College • Close proximity to campus • Promoted as a housing option on college’s website • 12 month occupancy; renters may be non-students • Amenities include music and flight simulation practice rooms • College provides building security & maintenance

  15. College Owned/Operated vs. Privately Owned/Operated College: College bears all of the costs and all of the responsibility (Dutchess) Private: College bears none of the costs and none of the responsibility (HVCC)

  16. Pros & Cons of Housing Pros • on trend with other community colleges • initial increase in enrollment • provides a competitive advantage in recruitment • offers students a true college living experience • promotes degree completion

  17. Pros & Cons of Housing Cons • changes culture/character of campus • assumes increased costs for ancillary services/ staffing/security • students expect amenities • occupancy rate reliant on year-round usage • College assumes liability & financial risk • requires a commitment of energy and resources • County not wedded to student housing

  18. Recommendation to the Board It is the consensus of the Task Force that the future of Orange County Community College is not dependent on residence halls.

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