Oakland University's campus will take on big changes, millions of dollars in changes, by 2014.
The changes include a $30 million student housing development, a new recreation and athletic complex, a new facility and grounds maintenance building and 1,240 parking spaces to keep up with student growth.
On top of that, the 1,443-acre campus in Rochester Hills will build a carillon tower on campus. The housing complex will provide additional parking as well as businesses such as a cafe, classrooms, student gathering space and more. The new athletic facilities will be equipped to host NCAA Division 1 events.
The future changes follow several other improvements to the campus, including a new engineering center and a human health building.
The goal is to enrich the college experience for students and to build on a 37-percent increase in student enrollment over the last 15 years.
Benjamin Eveslage, student liaison to OU's Board of Trustees, says the changes are what students have asked for.
“These improvements will greatly contribute to student life, the growth of our university, and the value every graduate holds in their diploma, Eveslage says in a statement. "I am glad to be a student at OU, at a point where OU is changing its game and improving in so many new ways”
Writer: Kim North Shine
Source: Oakland University
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