JACKIE ALBRECHT NEWS EDITOR
Performa consultants were on campus last week to review the current state of Wartburg’s student housing facilities focusing on first-year housing and provided the leadership team with an informal report.
Consultants interviewed many staff members and about 150 students.
“I heard many positive comments from the Performa consultants about how responsive our students are in regards to the issues of the dorm renovations,” Trevor Carolan, leadership team member, said.
The consulting group will return in three or four weeks to present a formal report.
“We were very impressed by the thoroughness of the work of Performa and their knowledge of housing issues,” Deb Loers, dean of students, said.
The formal report will give the leadership team more specific ideas and potential costs for the possible renovations.
“As we know, the financial climate is worrisome for all, but the college will benefit from a professionally done analysis that will help guide our future planning,” Loers said.
The leadership team is made up of students, faculty and staff. Members include: William Hamm, Loers, Todd Coleman, John Wuertz, Peter Armstrong, Gary Grace, Rich Seggerman, Nicole Lequia and Carolan.