NEW RESIDENCE FACILITIES: The University has set as a goal to double its student population (from 2,000 to 4,000 students) by 2020. Modern housing will be critical to the University meeting this goal. As a result of a student housing study conducted in 1996, housing designs will focus primarily on apartment and suite-style arrangements. Programmatic changes will include special interest housing (i.e., graduate and family housing, international housing, learning communities and theme housing). The newly constructed housing will provide for co-ed living arrangements.

INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Demographics suggest that there will be an increase of Kentucky public and non-public high school graduates. KSU has experienced in resent increase its Freshman classes and projections for the next two freshman classes indicate a need for additional housing.

INCREASE IN AGE OF STUDENTS: Demographics suggest that there will be an increase in older students. Consequently, resources will have to be added and expanded. For example, year-round, furnished accommodations will be necessary, as well as, access to such services as childcare.

TECHNOLOGY: It will be necessary for the Office of Residence Life to recognize changes in technology in order to provide facilities that offer state-of-the-art equipment. Additional computer rooms need to be developed within or near residence facilities with appropriate instructional support. Central office and support offices must have upgraded technology.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: The residence halls are a place where students learn to live cooperatively within community standards. The environment needs to be one where students can live, learn and socialize. Linkage with academic departments, increased faculty involvement, commitment to community service initiatives and collaborative effort with the New Student Experience initiatives will enhance the resident student's academic