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Friday, May 4, 1979
CABRINI COLLEGE, RADNOR, PA. 19087
VOL. XXV, No.11
Houses to be built as dorms BY DETSY LYNCH
"We're convinced it's the most logical solution to the residency spacing problem," said Sister Mary Louise Sullivan, president of Cabrini, in response to why the college has chosen to build four to six private houses on campus. The problem of residency spacing has been one of the main topics discussed this semester by both members of the Board of Trustees and Master Planning Committee. "The overcrowding that's here can be seen - we needed 30 extra spaces for this semester alone, " Sister Mary Louise said. "A study of statistics for next year shows that there is going to be a greater need for additional residency space on campus ." The simplest and first alternative looked at was to build a new dormitory. The problem with this was what to do with the building when it is no longer needed . "This was not a feasible solution due to the overall drop in the birthrate of the nation," Sister Mary Louise said. The econd alternative suggested was the idea of private houses. Dorothy Brown, academic dean, initiated the discussion and the concept was presented to Sister Regina Casey, superior General of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. "There seems to be a strong trend among college students that says there is less interest in dormitory living ," Sister Mary Louise said . "Plus , if in a given year the need for residency space declines , this type of alternative gives the college the option to rent out houses to other people . There is a greater flexibility and more possibilities to make use of them," she said.
The designated area for the houses would be in back of Woodcrest and the library along the inside gate of Eagle Rd. The houses would have to conform to the zoning regulations in the area . "There would be some type of connection with these existing buildings so that the students wouldn 't be cut off from the rest of the campus," Sister Mary Louise said. "Eventually, if we go with six houses, they may stretch behind the mansion and the tennis courts." The plot of land is such that 10 houses can be built. Each building could house from 10 to 15 students including their own resident assistant. "The homes would be large - comparable to any in Radnor," Sister Mary Louise said. The general set-up of the houses would consist of an upstairs , downstairs, and a basement. Out of the four bedrooms upstairs one would be a triple, and three would be doubles . There would also be two full bathrooms. Downstairs there would be two doubles, a private room for the resident assistant, one-and-a-half baths ,--alounge area and a kitchen . In the kitchen there would be a tiny range, a refrigerator and some cabinets. Laundry facilities and storage space would be located in the basement. "This part of the house would not be fully completed-we would possibly finish it off in the future," Sister Mary Louise said. The principal trustee adviser to this project has been Charles Roach of Roach Brothers Realty . "He has been in constant communication with Radnor Township to assure the feasibility of such a project." Sister Mary Louise said . The Atlantic Engineers and Construction Company has helped with the plans and in the making of the financial projections . The
Will this area solve residency space problems ? ( Photo by Jim Amalfitano )
Yerkes Engineering Company has been working on the sub-division of the land. "Although we haven't made a final decision about the contractor , one should be selected within the next week," Sister Mary Louise said . "If all works out we should be ready to break ground by June l." Sister Mary Louise said that although the project will be · definitely put into action there are still a lot of particulars that have to be worked out. "For completion
we 're setting the target date at Oct. 1, but given some variables it will most likely be later. We're hoping for no steel strikes and good weather ." Due to the fact that completion of the houses will not be realized by the beginning of next semester alternative arrangements for housing students are now being
discussed. Mrs. Barbara Henkels & Angela 1.ager will head an advisory committee on alternate housing plans. Some alternatives which have already been suggested . include: ( 1) Making use of the house by the swimming pool, (2) having students live with local commuters and (3) asking residents in the area to accommodate students. "We will only consider having students live on other campuses as a last resort," Sister Mary Louise said. "At this point nothing .definite has been approved and we're going to put it up to the students." The assignment of rooms would depend on student's record of responsibility. The houses would most likely be proportioned in accordance lo current enrollment ratio of three to one in favor of the female population. Sister Sharon Morano, dean of students and director of resident life, is at present working on plans for arrangements during signups . No freshmen will be considered since the houses will be somewhat autonomous ; we want upperclassmen who are ma ture and respo nsible . We need peop le to ta ke ca re of the place and keep it in good condition," Sister Mary Louise said . " I will pers on a lly t ar and feather any student who ruins the houses . I don 't want this to turn out to be a fraternity type thing . We might even have to go the way of personal invitations," Sister Mary Louise said . · "Although it's going to be a rough first semester I'm really excited about it and see this as having a lot of potential for inter-personal relations ," she said .
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Where does i~ a 11go? , _ BY RON KATKOCIN To date a total of $106,807 has been awarded Cabrini students in the form of Cabrini grants and scholarships for the 1978-79 academic year . This money is excluding specialized scholarships such as the Lawrence R. Sedler Fund and the Alumni Association Award. Most of the funds were allotted to academic scholarships where 53 students shared $61,305. Freshmen were awarded $16,980 in scholarships while upper classmen received $44,325. The criteria for receiving an academic award is that the student be full time and must have at least a 3.6 cumulative grade point average for the previous two semesters. Academic scholarship recipients are awarded $1,500 unless their bill is adjusted because of other sources of aid, or unless they are ineligible for further aid.
Fifty-three students also shared $26,777 in Cabrini grants. The grants are based solely on financial need, which is decided by the Financial Aid Office . According to Betty Beaman, director of ffnancial aid, recipients of the grants must have a 2.0 GPA and be in "good standing" with the college. The Athletic Department was allotted $13,200 in scholarship money. Eighteen students, nine men and nine women, received athletic scholarships. This year the Student Service and Leadership Award was initiated . This award, as Beaman said, "recognizes real service and leadership, and not just a proliferation of activities." Eight students received Service and Leadership Awards totaling $1,425. The award's which were in the form of a Spring semester tuition remission, had a maximum of $300 and a minimum of $25. Before the Service and Leader-
ship Awards had been established three students received a total of $1,600 in activities awards, making a total of $3,025given in some type of activities awards for the 1978-79 academic year.
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Finally, five Evening Division Grants totaling $500 wer.e also awarded. Beaman said the formula for establishing how much aid any one student is to receive is complex. It all depends on how much money the student is entitled from the government or from any other source of aid. She also said that, while these figures may be precise · now, they may change a little depending on how much more money Cabrini may receive from tl'le federal government.
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