Ball State UniversityEducation Redefined

Johnson A Residence HallRenovation

Indiana Higher Education Commission

May 11, 2012

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Picture of BSU today

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Building Vibrant Student Neighborhoods

Higher retention rates Higher grade point

averages Living/learning

communities Student engagement Residential campus culture

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Living Learning Environments for Students

University’s housing and dining constructed in the 1960’s

Parents and students have higher expectations for both housing and dining experiences

During 2001-02 BSU developed a comprehensive plan to improve residential and dining units

The study established a priority plan for renovation and construction of new residential facilities.

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Johnson A Residence Hall Last 5 years, University has

Opened two new residence halls: Park Hall (Fall 2007) and Kinghorn Hall (Fall 2010)

Renovated: Woodworth Dining Commons, DeHority Complex and Studebaker East Complex

Other projects to follow: Johnson B LaFollette Complex New Residence Hall

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Detail about the projectJohnson A Residence Hall

Going from 459 beds to 592 total beds Increase of 133 beds

Majority of rooms will be double occupancy 20 single rooms – upperclassmen

Expand and develop academic theme housing 2 living learning programs - Emerging Media and

CCIM

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Johnson A Residence Hall Total Project Cost: $35,700,000 Method of payment

Housing and Dining Renewal and Replacement Account

Housing and Dining Facility Student Revenue Bonds

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Floor Plan picture on this page

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Floor Plan Picture

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Questions

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