Campus Housing Selection Policy

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Gonzaga History 1990-present

Plowman, Stephanie. "Gonzaga History 1990-Present."Gonzaga University. 26 April 2008. <http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Libraries/Foley-Library/Departments/Special-Collections/exhibitions/GonzagaHistory1990.asp>.

This site details the history of Gonzaga for the past 18 years. It is helpful because it gives us an idea of what housing issues students faced in the 90's as opposed to now. Jackie Eisele

Looking Back 120 Years

<http://gonzaga.edu/Campus-Resources/Offices-and-Services-A-Z/MarketingandCommunications/GU-Life/Stories/LookingBack120Years.asp>

Article originally published in the Gonzaga Quarterly, winter 2008. Gives a brief overview of some cool Gonzaga facts that might be helpful for papers, such as Bing Crosby carved his name in room 244 of the Admin building.

Kerrie Burke

Different Gonzaga Facts and Figures

Prospective Student Facts and Figures

<http://gonzaga.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate-Admissions/GU-Facts-and-Figures.asp>

This is one of the links for the admisson page on the GU website. The page gives the basic facts that prospective students would want to know. Different information about the student population, campus and financial aid.

Kerrie Burke

More Facts and Figures

<http://gonzaga.edu/About/Facts-and-Figures.asp>

This page gave indepth information about the campus and academic programs. It went over some of the history of Gonzaga but also a paragraph on the future.

Kerrie Burke

2008-09 Campus Housing Sign-ups for Returning Residents

Residence Life Staff. "2008-09 Housing Sign-Up Process."Gonzaga University. 29 March 2008. <http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Residence-Life-and-Dining-Services/On-Campus-Living/Forms/2008-09-Housing-Sign-Up-for-Lower-Division-for-Web.pdf>

This article details the process that returning students who are 21 or who have lived on campus for lest than 4 semesters must go through in order to sign up for housing. While it explains how to sign up for a certain residence hall, it doesn't outline how the numbering system works.

Jackie Eisele

Campus-Housing Controversies at Gonzaga and other schools

Housing Controversy At Gonzaga

Rice, Zandra. "Housing Issue Is More Complex Than Argued." Gonzaga Bulletin . 08 April 2008. <http://media.www.gonzagabulletin.com/media/storage/paper375/news/2003/02/21/Opinion/Housing.Issue.Is.More.Complex.Than.Argued-376730.shtml>

This is an article written in 2003 by a Gonzaga Student. It's main focus is how the student population has grown over the years causing GU officials to find alternative methods for deciding on housing. Zandra talks about how many students at GU feel that they are entitiled to on campus housing for all four years even though they haven't been promised this. It focuses on the struggle that Gonzaga faces to accomodate more students while still maintaining the small community atmosphere it is known for.

Dickinson University Faces Similar Problems

<http://www.dickinson.edu/dickinsonian/detail.cfm?3208>

Cumbie, Anna. "Off Campus Housing Lottery Stirs Controversy." The Dickinsonian 5 March 2008.

This article was written by a student at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Dickinson is a small school similar to Gonzaga. The article talks about the problems that students face while registering for on and off campus housing.

Jackie/Clare

Housing Issues at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

<http://badgerherald.com/news/2006/02/08/housing_plight_plagu.php> The article discusses the issues that UWM face with housing. It seems to be even worse than at Gonzaga, freshman even have trouble securing on-campus housing.

Kerrie Burke

Housing problems at William Paterson University

<http://domapp01.shu.edu/depts/affairs/setonian.nsf/d5b2806150d5195f85256adc006592cd/a37138bc2a3b5e9485256c66007d788c?OpenDocument>

This article addresses the problem with denying freshman on-campus living arrangements. The school placed many students on a waiting list for on-campus housing for freshman year just a few weeks before school.

Clare Dodge

Housing problems at Trumbull

<http://www.yaleherald.com/article.php?Article=4702>

This article acknowledges the problems surrounding the lottery system. It talks about the many issues with the lottery system's process in specific and how it turns people against one another.

Clare Dodge

Oberlin College Faces Difficulty with the Off Campus Housing Problem=

<http://www.oberlin.edu>.

Nate Roth's article, “Off Campus Policy Sees Some Changes” discuss the changes in the off campus housing policy at Oberlin College and how it affects the students. This also talks about the troubles students are having with finding housing.

Shannon Whang

Gonzaga's Response to Housing Issue

<http://www.gonzagabulletin.com>

Anne Jansa's article entitled, “Gonzaga to lease more off-campus housing” discusses the actions Gonzaga's housing administration has taken to improve the campus housing issue that many undergradutes are currently facing.

Shannon Whang

Frequently Asked Questions

Residence Life Staff. "Frequently Asked Questions."Gonzaga University. 29 March 2008. <http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Residence-Life-and-Dining-Services/On-Campus-Living/Frequently-Asked-Questions.asp>.

An explanation of common questions received by the Gonzaga University Residence Life Staff. Important aspects include, information about housing deposits as well as general information about on campus living requirements.

Jackie Eisele

Summer Housing

Residence Life Staff. "Summer Housing." Gonzaga University. 29 March 2008. <http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Residence-Life-and-Dining-Services/On-Campus-Living/Summer-Housing/default.asp>.

Details the process that students must go through for on-campus housing during the summer months. The process is much different due to the lower demand for summer housing but still interesting.

Jackie Eisele

Brief Overview and Contact Info for Housing and Residence Life

<http://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/Student-Handbook/Campus-Resources/University-Departments-and-Services/Housing-and-Residence-Life.asp>.

A brief overview about the housing situation at Gonzaga University. Includes information about the various living options available for students attending the university. Talks about on campus and off campus housing. The contact information for the Office of Housing and Residence Life included.

Shannon Whang

Housing Options for International Students

<http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/International-Students/Housing-Options.asp>.

Information provided about the various options international students have in regards to housing. Both on campus and off campus options are available and approximate rates are given.

Shannon Whang

Protection Against Theft

<http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Residence-Life-and-Dining-Services/On-Campus-Living/Protect-Your-Valuables.asp>.

If you are worried about the safety of your belongings in the residence halls, view this page. Tips and options on the best way to protect your valuables. Details on renter's insurance also provided.

Shannon Whang

Housing Information For Those With Disabilities

<http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Residence-Life-and-Dining-Services/On-Campus-Living/Disability-Support.asp>.

Gonzaga University accomodates students with disabilies and provides special housing for them. Details and resources given.

Shannon Whang

Housing Policies of other Universities

University of Portland Housing

<http://www.up.edu/housing/>

The Office of Residence Life coordinates housing for over 1,500 members of the UP student, staff and faculty community in five traditional residence halls, two apartment style halls for upper-class students, and over 30 university owned off-campus houses. In addition, residence life, located in 101 Buckley Center, manages a rental's binder, where listings for roommates needed and apartments/houses for rent in the area are available.

Clare Dodge

Loyola Marymount University Housing

<http://www.lmu.edu/Page1391.aspx>

The Student Housing Office creates a living and learning environment by providing programs and services that empower students to realize their potential in mind, body and spirit within a community that honors human diversity and accepts students as individuals; each with rights and responsibilities.

Clare Dodge

University of Oregon Housing

<http://housing.uoregon.edu/>

This website offers information about: Residence Halls, Dining, Apartments, About Housing, Conference Services, University Catering...etc.

Pepperdine University Housing

<http://www.pepperdine.edu/housing/>

Clare Dodge

This website offers further information on undergraduate housing, graduate housing, and housing for married couples.

Clare Dodge

On Campus Living Policies

<http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Residence-Life-and-Dining-Services/On-Campus-Living/On-Campus-Living-Policies/default.asp>

Gives a brief overview of the expected conduct for on campus living. Includes two sets of policies, one pertaining mainly to housing and the other to general student conduct. A link to the student conduct code is provided.

Rachel Sibbitt

2007-08 Housing Rate Summary

<http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Residence-Life-and-Dining-Services/On-Campus-Living/2007-08-Housing-Rate-Summary.asp>

Diagrams the cost for on campus living. It gives students an idea of the finance required, for each of the many on campus residencies provided at Gonzaga. Prices vary, depending on size and location.

Rachel Sibbitt

Campus Housing Statistics

<http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drlife_3778_brief.php>

This site gives some basic stats regarding Gonzaga Housing.It includes the number and type of available housing units along with the percentage of students occupying them.

Rachel Sibbitt