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GovState explores temporary on‑campus housing and expanded off‑campus options
Summary
VP Paul McGuinness told trustees the university is pursuing a two-part housing approach: expand off‑campus housing options and evaluate temporary on‑campus housing. Counsel and procurement rules are involved; a solution is being pursued for next academic year.
Governors State University's vice president for student affairs and enrollment management, Paul McGuinness, told the Board on Dec. 5 that the university is pursuing a two-part approach to housing: continued expansion of off‑campus housing options and exploration of temporary on‑campus housing.
McGuinness said the initiatives are at different stages and noted procurement rules may determine whether GSU must issue a competitive bid for some options. He said the Office of General Counsel is assisting and that the team is "getting closer to an opportunity that would benefit the university and the students for hopefully this Fall." The presentation described the off‑campus option as a likely back‑up if on‑campus temporary housing is not feasible in the near term.
Trustees discussed logistics and procurement constraints; the minutes record the briefing but do not show a formal decision or funding allocation at this meeting. Any timeline or vendor selections would require further staff follow-up and potential Board action.
