North Carolina Central University has seen a recent increase in enrollment as the school year is starting. But with more students coming to campus, the need for housing has also increased. According to the university, thirty-eight percent of students now have housing, which is ‘a big deal’ to the university.
“To be able to say that we are housing 38% of our students is a big deal for us,” said Dixon.
According to North Carolina Central Chancellor Dr. Karrie Dixon, enrollment is the highest to date, while online learning is up 22%. Last month, North Carolina Central announced its five-year strategic plan, which would prioritize housing solutions, research expansion, and enrollment growth. There are still issues, particularly in light of the cutbacks in government funding for higher education…