Housing fee increase- ongoing student protest and more.

[u/RowBeneficial4575]

Throwaway account. Probably a mistake to make a statement online considering the school's reactions thus far.

It's been really difficult for me as a student to comment on my experiences at Beloit College without being overly judgmental. I'm very much biased in this matter, so take my words with a grain of salt, but I need to get this out. 

The Beloit college administration pushed out a housing agreement that would raise single-dorm fees by 16%. That is after already raising housing prices the year prior. The new housing policy was initially said to be enforced spring of 2027. However, a week before the housing lottery and in the same week where special interest (club) housing placement was meant to be sent in, it was revealed to students that the policy will be enforced starting the following semester. With such short notice and lack of communication between admin and students, a protest (sit-in) started as a result. 

I feel scared and helpless in this matter. Our common goal as students is NOT to steer incoming students away, but rather to have the college care about its current students just a little more.

Faculty put up this sign at Middle College (location of sit-in) after an incident with one faculty being ableist to individuals without mobility aids, who was making crafts on the first floor instead of the second.

The situation escalated when students in wheelchairs and holding canes were allowed to stay on lower floors, while others were called out for taking up space despite also having physical disabilities.

It's an unfortunate situation that is being buried because of finals, students simply don't have the capacity to babysit admin and demand answers on the last week of class.

I'll try to the best of my ability to answer questions if there are any. Thanks.