By Signe K. Skinion

Two Undergraduate Student Government Senators at tonight’s USG meeting will continue to oppose a proposal by University Housing to convert Neely Hall to the only over-21 dorm next year.

David Vingren, USG Senator and writer of a resolution opposing the change, said he and his constituents feel an alternative to the conversion would be more acceptable.

Advertisement

USG supports making more housing available for 21-and-over students, Vingren said. However, we oppose not have housing for these students on both sides of campus.

Vingren’s proposal requests the decision for Neely, in University Park, to be the only over-21 dorm be changed to allow the first and second floors of Warren Hall, in Thompson Point, to be reserved for older students.

This idea was first proposed by Ed Jones (University Housing Director) over Halloween break, so it has been considered by the administration, Vingren said. We just want to keep 21-and-over housing available to students on both sides of campus.

Andrew Ensor, USG Senator, said he feels there is no reason for the conversion at all, but a need for more housing availability.

Mr. Jones does not need to change current housing assignments, Ensor said. There is nothing that necessitates the change in housing. There is a need for expansion.

Ensor said he has listened to several in his constituency that are upset by the conversion, and feels there should be an alternative.

The students do not want the change, Ensor said. If Mr. Jones needs the space, add the space. We will support him. However, we are not going to lie down and accept this policy change.

Advertisement*

USG will also be discussing a resolution in support of the construction of an intramural-recreational sports field complex, and a bill to reduce maximum general funding of Registered Student Organizations that do not follow USG funding policy.

The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Renaissance Room.