A center on campus for Kean’s commuters?
By Kiara Mays | Published by Nov. 8, 2018
The room is slightly larger than a standard classroom and is lined with long windows and plain, white walls aside a banner that reads “Kean Commuter Resource Center.” A few students are inside, sitting at tables sprawled about the room.
Kean has a commuter center for students?
“I never heard of it,” said student Lauren Milevoi, who said she spends most of her time between classes in the library or at Starbucks, located in the library. “ just thought all commuters hung out at the same places I did .”
Kean University’s new addition to campus, according to some students, could use a bit of a makeover.
According to Kean’s official website, the Commuter Resource Center (CRC) provides a place on campus for students who don’t dorm to get some work done between classes, lounge, and engage with other students.
Located in Hutchinson Hall, tucked away in Room J-130, the main goal of the CRC is to enhance commuters’ quality of life while on campus, according to Kean’s website. It is operated under the Division of Student Affairs, and came about as a result of the Office of Student Government responding to commuters’ needs, the website says.
“I do believe it is useful, but I would recommend Kean make it look more interesting,” said Olivia Siragusa, a sophomore majoring in business marketing. “My honest opinion, I think it is kind of boring!”
Siragusa said there is a television, but it also needs at least a mini kitchen. Like a fridge and microwave as well as some snacks.
“Commuters live in their car, so I would think people would find it more appealing if there were those necessities in there,” she commented.
However, Cyanna Gomez, a freshman majoring in pre-med biology, appreciates the plainness of the room.
“I do see myself using this lounge more frequently because there are no distractions and I absolutely love the simplicity about it. It also is extremely comfortable,” said Gomez.
In addition to studying or just hanging out, students may rent lockers for the duration of the academic year through the CRC. The lockers are located in the Townsend Hall building.
The CRC hours of operation are: Mon. and Wed. 12-8 p.m., Tues. 12-5 p.m., and Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For additional information, you may contact the CRC by telephone at (908)-737-4093, email: crc@kean.edu, or simply stop by the Hutchinson building, room J-130.
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