No shops for SIUE |
Randall Cleveland |
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Student entrepreneurs with hopes of opening their own businesses on campus will have to look elsewhere, or transfer to Washington University. Washington University completed construction on the Kate M. Gregg House this fall and allocated space within the residence hall for businesses that cater to students. Many students run businesses on the side, and many colleges offer classes and other programs for students interested in business. Students at Wash U have quick access to a video store and laundry and dry-cleaning services, with a music store opening soon. More shops are vying for the three remaining spaces. Housing Director Michael Schultz says SIUE won't be allowing businesses in the dorms. "I've heard about Wash U's plan very briefly and I'm not too sure about it," Schultz said. "I'll be interested to see if it works." Campus-based businesses could help encourage a growth in the number of resident students, but as Schultz explained, there would be some drawbacks. "Their (Washington University's) layout is different from ours. Their campus is more spread out, and the residential areas are more exclusive," Schultz said. "We're more localized, and we tend to use the (Morris) University Center as our hub. All our shops are there. They have food services in their residential areas, but here it would compete with food services in the Center." | |