2019 Education magazine

2019 “Education making a difference” LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 Page 39 scheduled in the middle part of the day. As the list of classes and number of students increase, the normal class day can be expanded on both ends with classes starting earlier in the day and finishing later in the day. So, for the time being, Dr. Gerlach said the school has plenty of room to grow its offerings and its population without growing the campus. Expanding student housing With growing the student population, student housing is going to be in big demand. Dr. Gerlach noted that the school purchased and renovated the apartment complex across the road from the Lincoln Center with great success. He said that the school purchased multiple units and spent a sizeable about of money to bring them up to snuff for students. The end result he said is that the renovations improved the curb appeal of the area and also offered some wonderful housing for students close to campus. The next goal of the college is to complete the renovations at the former St. Clara’s Manor on Fifth Street in Lincoln. Gerlach said work is underway and when completed, the building will offer a nicely remodeled building with community space and 140 beds for students. He also noted that within that building, there are several rooms that will not be dormitory space. Those rooms he said could be converted for use in education. Dr. Gerlach said another positive note he’s seeing in the community that will need to continue is the offering of rental properties by private owners for students. He noted CONTINUED