Page 5 - College Planning & Management, April/May 2019
P. 5

Editor’s Note THE VIEW FROM HERE
Furry Friends
Is your college or university animal- friendly? Should it be?
This issue of College Planning & Management includes the results of our annual campus hous- ing survey (beginning on page 8). In addition
to collecting and presenting statistics on what
is being built and what amenities are included
in new and renovated residence hall facilities across the country, we also ask about what the changes and chal-
lenges are for residential life directors. Notably this year, respondents indicated that the presence of emotional support animals, or ESAs, in campus housing is increasing.
What exactly is an ESA? Is it “just” a pet, or is it a legally protected creature that must be allowed to live in your housing facilities?
Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as most state laws, a service animal is an animal that has been trained
to perform work or tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. ESAs—also called therapy or comfort animals—have not been trained to perform specific work or tasks. Instead, they provide a benefit solely with their presence. The ADA requires public accommodations to allow serviceanimalstoaccompanytheirownersanywheretheownerscango; it provides no protection for ESAs. The Fair Housing Act, however, does require colleges and universities, both public and private, to allow service animalsandassistanceanimals,includingESAs,incampushousing.
While the requirements of individual institutions may differ,
all students requesting the authorization of an ESA must have been diagnosed with an emotional or mental disorder, and their ESA must be recommended by a doctor.
Allowing animals on campus and, in particular, in residential facilities, can lead to some concerns, including noise, odors, property damage, allergies, and even injuries (such as bites and scratches). Rules vary at institutions that permit students to bring their pets to live with them on campus, from what types of animals are allowed (personally, I wouldn’t want a roommate who keeps a tarantula), to limiting the right to upper-classmen, to requiring a damage deposit.
For students who can’t imagine living without their companion animal, whether prescribed for their mental/emotional well-being
or solely because they have always lived with a pet, accommodations are being made. It’s a balance between providing a welcoming, sup- portive environment for your students while managing the safety and comfort of all residents. CPM
Editor
soconnor@1105media.com
Volume 22, Issue 3
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JerryEnderle
EDITOR ShannonO’Connor
STAFF WRITERS Michael Fickes, Ellen Kollie
ARTDIRECTOR LaurieLayman PRODUCTIONCOORDINATOR CharlesJohnson
DIRECTOROFONLINEPRODUCTDEVELOPMENT MarlinMowatt GROUPPUBLISHER KarenCavallo Advertising/Sales
INTEGRATED MEDIA CONSULTANT EASTERN U.S. & CANADA Patty Mutchler 412/720-7052 pmutchler@1105media.com
INTEGRATED MEDIA CONSULTANT WESTERN U.S. & CANADA Randy Eaton 678/591-2822 reaston@1105media.com
Ed Armstrong
CP&M Editorial Advisory Board Dr. Marylouise Fennell, RSM
Betsy Maddox
Director of Education DIRTT Environmental Solutions
Mike Moss
President
Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)
Klaus Reichardt
CEO Waterless Co., Inc.
Lisa Schmidt, LEED-AP BD+C
Director of Strategic Initiatives National Office Furniture
Executive Director
Energy Management Association (EMA)
John F. Bernhards
Associate Vice President
APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities
Michael Dorn
Executive Director
Safe Havens International, Inc.
Robert Duffy
Director, Marketing Communications & Public Relations
E&I Cooperative Services
Hyatt Fennell Executive Search
Jordan Gatewood, AIA, LEED BD+C
Principal
Mackey Mitchell Architects
Jacalyn High
Director of Marketing ProTeam
Joe Lauberth
General Manager
RSS Roofing Services & Solutions
CHIEFEXECUTIVEOFFICER RajeevKapur CHIEFFINANCIALOFFICER SanjayTanwani CHIEFTECHNOLOGYOFFICER ErikA.Lindgren
EXECUTIVEVICEPRESIDENT MichaelJ.Valenti
Infrastructure Solutions Group PRESIDENT&GROUPPUBLISHER KevinO’Grady AUDIENCEDEVELOPMENTMANAGER IreneFincher GROUPMARKETINGDIRECTOR SusanMay GROUPSOCIALMEDIAEDITOR SydnyShepard
Reaching the Staff
Staff may be reached via email, telephone, fax, or mail. A list of editors and contact information
is also available online at www.spaces4learning.com.
Email: To email any member of the staff, please use the following form: FirstinitialLastname@1105media.com
Texas Office (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PT) 760/610-0800; Cell: 760/217-1843
14901 Quorum Dr., Suite 425, Dallas, TX 75254
Ohio Office (weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET) 937/550-9874; Fax: 678/868-1072
776 W. Central Ave., Springboro, OH 45066
Corporate Office (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PT) 818/814-5200; Fax: 818/734-1522
6300 Canoga Avenue, Suite 1150, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Legal Disclaimer
The information in this magazine has not undergone any formal testing by 1105 Media, Inc. and is distributed without any warranty expressed or implied. Implementation of use of any information contained herein is the reader’s sole responsibility. While the information has been reviewed for accuracy, there is no guarantee that the same or similar results may be achieved in all environments. Technical inaccuracies may result from printing errors and/or new developments in the industry.
Reprints
For single article reprints (in minimum quantities of 250-500), e-prints, plaques and posters contact: PARS International Phone: 212/221-9595; 1105reprints@parsintl.com; www.1105Reprints.com
List Rental
This publication’s subscriber list, as well as other lists from 1105 Media, Inc., is available for rental. For more information, please contact our list manager, Jane Long, Merit Direct. 913/685-1301; jlong@meritdirect.com; www.meritdirect.com/1105
Media Kits
Direct your Media Kit requests to Susan May, 972/687-6744; smay@1105media.com
2012 AWARD WINNER
2013National 2013Regional 2009 2011 2013
APRIL/MAY 2019 / COLLEGE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT 5
F
3
0
0
2
N
A
L
I
S
T
D
I
S
D
T
R
I
N
A
W
G
A
U
T
N
I
E
S
M
E
H
V
E
I
E
D
A
C
I
H


































































































   3   4   5   6   7