Case study: Beacon College (Florida)

Single rooms needed

Focus of institution 

Students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other emotional challenges who prefer living alone because of anxiety, Tourette’s Syndrome and other conditions

Enrollment


Link to main story: College roommate not wanted


351 students in 2017-18

70%—Enrollment growth since 2013

60%—Approximate portion of students, including freshmen, requesting singles

Current residence halls

3 (with 72 single rooms), plus 1 under construction

Latest residence hall

  • Resnick Alpen Plung
  • 23,306 square feet
  • January 2018 expected completion

Rooms

74 singles within 5-bedroom suites

Avoiding isolation

  • Community kitchens and whole-group activities in residence halls bring students together.
  • Campuswide, small classes break students into groups of 3 or 4 to build teamwork skills.

Matt Zalaznick is senior associate editor.

Matt Zalaznick
Matt Zalaznick
Matt Zalaznick is a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District Administration he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.

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