“Environmental Growths” Inside of Vents at Village Apartments Cause Controversy in University Housin
Last August at the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester, seniors Ariana Farrington and Sierra Perry discovered what they thought to be mold inside of the vent in their apartment in Village 221 room A. After experiencing a heightened issue with her allergies within the first few days of the move-in period, Farrington captured photos of the growth and contacted her Resident Adviser, Jazmin Morris, who then requested university maintenance to take a look. Upon arrival, the mainte
Housing To Expand On-Campus Residence Next Semester
As a result of NC Promise, UNCP has seen substantial growth in enrollment numbers, which poses many questions for how the university will sustain more students in the coming semesters. One solution in the increase in enrollment, is the expansion project of Courtyard Apartments. “We are getting very close to, if not over full capacity … so [we are] starting to research possibilities,” said Paul Posener, director of housing and residence life. “We’re trying to pursue the possib
New Housing Selection Process Becomes Effective in Spring
In the spring, students who live in North, Belk, Pine and Oak will no longer have the ability to reclaim room and board in their same respective living area, as students have been able to do in previous semesters. Photo/UNCP Photography. The Housing Management system that students use to select and reclaim housing options will experience new changes this spring. Starting in Fall 2019, students will experience a new housing model that focuses on housing freshman together. The
