How Can BC Improve Its Residence Halls?

Since my freshman year at Bluefield College, I have noticed that the policies and utilities of BC residence halls have generated both positive and negative feedback.

Although I could easily and would love to give my fair share of opinions, I asked students the question: “What would you like to see changed regarding residency on the Bluefield College campus, or do you have any concerns?”

Here is what our students had to say about the topic.

“I feel like it is hard to get in touch with RAs if they are not in the RA office, because I don’t know their room number and sometimes they do not answer their phone.” – Jay Dandridge, Graphic Communication

“I think that the Wi-Fi needs improvement as well as bringing back cable for students. I understand that most students have Hulu or Netflix; however, not everyone is able to afford it. I also think that there should be more activities for students to meet and interact with each other.” – Megan Brandl, Graphic Communication

“Bring back chairs in the quad. Make more (and stable) hammock posts. Possibly have a hammock station near Rish. Fix the hot water at Rish. Renovate the dorms.” – Austin Eatmon, Business Art

“As a Bluefield College student and RA, I would like to change some stuff but also like to keep our policies. First, I would like to have a place where students can have fun 24/7 — a place similar to the SAC but bigger. Also, the students need to have time between them so if we change the visitation it will be nice.” – Abel Roagale, Criminal Justice

“We need AC in the male dorms. We need to change visitation rules on campus. I feel they [Bluefield College] should let people move off campus. I think we pay way too much for the dorms for the poor quality.” – Terrence Hall, Business

“Bluestone Commons is not wheelchair accessible. You have to live on the first floor in East River and that’s it. If someone had a medical emergency on the upper floors [at Bluestone Commons], it would be difficult for that person to get to ground level, especially because the stairway is narrow and would be difficult to get a stretcher in and out. Given so many athletes have injuries and surgeries – and anyone can have an emergency – there should be easier access at Bluestone Commons. Additionally, the apartments would not easily fit a wheelchair inside.” Gabrielle Reed, Criminal Justice