Three years of annual attendance growth approaching 10
percent is among the reasons Lancaster Bible College is planning to expand its
student housing, according to LBC Vice President John Zeswitz.
Historically, Zeswitz said, Manheim Township-based LBC has
experienced a steady growth of approximately 5 percent annually, and the recent
uptick positions LBC to pass 2,000 students this fall across its seven
locations in six states.
"Over the last three years we have crafted strategic
partnerships with various other educational entities, including Capital
Seminary in Maryland," Zeswitz said. "New programs like business
administration and expanded PhD offerings have helped as well. We are
thankful!"
Zeswitz said the existing Brubaker and Clemons residence
halls were built in 1977 and 1978 and together have 68 beds. They are outdated
and will be phased out as part of the overall master plan for the college, with
Brubaker to be demolished for a plaza area between the new Frey Center, the new
housing and the Ilead building that will include green space, walks and
seating. Clemons will be converted into offices.
The college is planning to replace them with a new 110-unit
building, for a net gain of 42 beds. The project will also entail realigning
the existing Manheim Township linear trail. Zeswitz said the plan will be
presented to the board in August, with a goal of completing the project by fall
2015.
Local companies involved in the project include Manheim
Township-based Beers & Hoffman Ltd. Architects, Lititz-based Pusey &
Raffensperger Builders Inc. and Lititz-based Derck & Edson Associates.
Source: Central
Penn Business Journal
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