The University Board of Trustees approved the tennis courts south of Dillon Gymnasium and surroundings for the construction of a sixth residential college during its meeting Saturday, according to Vice President and Secretary Thomas Wright '62.
The trustees also accepted in full the Final Report of the Sixth Residential College Program Committee, which calls for 100 upperclassmen to be housed in the new residential college and 100 in each of two other existing colleges.
"The trustees have approved the final report, but the planning work is not finished," Wright said. "They are on course to select an architect by the fall. Until they submit plans, the exact footprint of the building is not certain."
Preliminary surveys presented to the trustees indicate a residential college, housing 500 students, could be constructed in the area while maintaining significant areas of open space, Wright said.
Leading proposals for the college's layout include terraced buildings with two large courtyards — comparable in size to the Blair/Joline courtyard — as well as the preservation of six north-side tennis courts.
The courtyard behind Dillon, however, will not be incorporated into the new college, Wright said.
"Dillon gym is expected to undergo major renovations within the next 10 years," Wright said. "The trustees would like to save that space to expand Dillon — maybe a larger physical training area or expanding the pool area. There will be some space between [the sixth college] and Dillon."
Upperclassmen in colleges
The trustees also considered the student composition in the new college as well as existing colleges.
Accommodations for approximately 100 juniors and seniors will be incorporated into the sixth college, Wright said. An additional 200 upperclassmen will be housed in two other residential colleges.
The goal of including four classes of students in one college is to enhance student life on campus while maintaining structure to aid the transition from high school to college, according to the final report submitted to the trustees.
"While maintaining the benefits of the current residential college experience for firstand second-year undergraduates, the possibility now exists of adding to the colleges," according to the report, which continues, "a new option that will be welcomed by many students and that will enhance the opportunities available to all."
The facilities for these students in the three four-year colleges will be enhanced to attract upperclassmen, Wright said.
"The accommodations will naturally be nicer for upperclassmen," he said. "Two colleges will undergo renovations at the same time to make needed changes."
The sixth college will house approximately 500 students and assignment to the college will be random. Four-person suites and singles — along with two-room doubles — will be the predominate room types in the new college. A large number of public areas such as television rooms and kitchenettes will also be spread throughout the college, according to the report.
Eating clubs, the report says, will not be adversely affected by the decision and may even benefit. The report also recommends exploring social and "multiple eating arrangements" for students who choose to live in the residential colleges but want the advantages of eating club dining.
Though trustee approval has been given to the plan, committees including students, faculty and administrators will be formed in the fall to consider implementation and details of the sixth college plan.
"This is really a great time for discussion and change," Wright said. "Now we will get the details worked out."
Read More
Negotiations on divestment from Israel continue as arrested students return to campus
Miriam WaldvogelStudents organizing with Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) met with the Resources Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, and welcomed students arrested for pro-Palestine activism back onto campus this week as the school year draws to a close.
Students organizing with Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) met with the Resources Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, and welcomed students arrested for pro-Palestine activism back onto campus this week as the school year draws to a close.
VP Catalano under fire: Calls for GSG resignation grow amid union backing controversy
Christopher Bao and Meghana VeldhuisAt a special meeting held by the Graduate Student Government on May 21, GSG Vice President Christopher Catalano was heavily criticized for sending an unauthorized email supporting unionization to the gsg-global listserv. Several students called for his resignation.
At a special meeting held by the Graduate Student Government on May 21, GSG Vice President Christopher Catalano was heavily criticized for sending an unauthorized email supporting unionization to the gsg-global listserv. Several students called for his resignation.
Faculty members pass resolution to grant amnesty to student protesters by a slim margin
Christopher Bao and Miriam WaldvogelAt a special meeting held on May 20, members of Princeton faculty voted, 154-136-8, to recommend the University to bring disciplinary investigations to a close.
