Housing Restrictions: A Necessary Evil

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Since the birth of the first institutions, humanity has struggled to discover the proper balance of personal liberty, and security. While countries clash over different combinations of these ideals, from complete anarchy to totalitarian régimes, more often individuals discuss their small-scale application. One example of a small-scale debate is the question of what degree private universities should restrict their student’s housing options. Brigham Young University- Idaho has a policy that requires students to live in university-approved housing. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of this university’s current policies, and how and why they need amended.
Benefits
Requiring students to live in university-approved housing has several benefits. For instance, living in a dorm-like environment has positive effects on student’s academic performance. Students that live on-campus have higher levels of “engagement” in university activities, and as a result have higher grade point averages, and a greater appreciation of their college experience (LaNasa, Olson, & Alleman, 2007). This is particularly true with freshmen. First year students that participate in “First-Year Experience” programs are more likely to remain at the university, and have higher grade point averages. These programs have stronger results for students who both particpate in these programs, and live on campus (Jamel, 2009). These programs are comprised of courses which familarize students with a colledge education, equip them with skills to make the most of that education, fortifies the university-student relationship, encorages participation in activies outside the class room, and improves student responsibilitity (Jamel, 2009, p. 378...

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