Monroe Hall is part of the Presidents' Row cluster of residence halls. It is one of several other "Theme Communities" developed by the college; others include "Leadership & Service Community" and the "International House."[6]
Origins and growthEdit
Plans for the Pet House began shortly after animal lover Tori Haring-Smith took office as college president in January 2005.[7] She had been inspired by her own experience as a freshman at Swarthmore College, where she had a kitten.[7] After pitching the idea of a Pet House to the board of trustees and the student body, many of whom have visions of "animal feces everywhere and dogs barking and keeping people awake."[7] After persuading the rest of the administration that such a plan was feasible, college officials visited Eckerd College to see how their pet-friendly housing program operated.[7] The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported in 2010 that "A recent visit to Monroe Hall found it quiet and clean. A large lawn around the dorm is where the pets can romp and play, often drawing the attention of students passing by.[7] The pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets."[7]
During the 2009-10 school year, 10 students lived in the Pet House; that number jumped to 34 in the 2010-11 school year.[8] Thanks to the Pet House, Washington & Jefferson Collegct on the college community
The college administration believes that the pet house provides a good on-campus experience and improves the college's competitiveness in recruiting potential students.[8]
PoliciesEdit
The college only permits "family pets" that have been owned by the student's family for greater than one year.[9] Cats, dogs (except large breeds), small birds, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, turtles, and fish are all approved for the Pet House.[9] All pets must have a clean bill of health from a veterinarian; all dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered.[9] Pets are not permitted in the classroom. Moreover, your pet too should have a passport, if you want to take your pet abroad with you. [8]
ReferencesEdit
^Wilson, Holly; Amanda J. Gunther (September 9, 2011). "Pets - WJ Student Handbook". Handbook. Washington & Jefferson College. from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
^Miller, Barbara S. (September 4, 2007). "'Pet House' means students don't leave home without 'em". Observer-Reporter. p. B3. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
^Peters, Sharon (2008-09-23). "Pets take the bite out of dorm life". USA Today. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
^Steinberg, Jacques (June 5, 2010). "Colleges Extend the Welcome Mat to Students' Pets". The New York Times. from the original on June 19, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
^Lytle, Ryan (May 19, 2011). . U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
^"Residential Learning Communities: Theme Communities". Washington & Jefferson College. from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
^ abcdefNiederberger, Mary (November 11, 2010). "Pet-friendly dorm makes life pleasant at W&J". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
^ abcMitchell, Ellen (June 20, 2010). "Washington & Jefferson designates dorm for students with pets". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
house, also, known, monroe, hall, residence, hall, washington, jefferson, college, that, allows, students, live, with, their, family, pets, been, identified, part, growing, trend, friendly, dormitories, across, united, states, contents, facilities, origins, gr. The Pet House also known as Monroe Hall is a residence hall at Washington amp Jefferson College that allows students to live with their family pets 1 2 It has been identified as part of a growing trend of pet friendly dormitories across the United States 3 4 5 Contents 1 Facilities 2 Origins and growth 3 Policies 4 ReferencesFacilities EditMonroe Hall is part of the Presidents Row cluster of residence halls It is one of several other Theme Communities developed by the college others include Leadership amp Service Community and the International House 6 Origins and growth EditPlans for the Pet House began shortly after animal lover Tori Haring Smith took office as college president in January 2005 7 She had been inspired by her own experience as a freshman at Swarthmore College where she had a kitten 7 After pitching the idea of a Pet House to the board of trustees and the student body many of whom have visions of animal feces everywhere and dogs barking and keeping people awake 7 After persuading the rest of the administration that such a plan was feasible college officials visited Eckerd College to see how their pet friendly housing program operated 7 The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported in 2010 that A recent visit to Monroe Hall found it quiet and clean A large lawn around the dorm is where the pets can romp and play often drawing the attention of students passing by 7 The pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets 7 During the 2009 10 school year 10 students lived in the Pet House that number jumped to 34 in the 2010 11 school year 8 Thanks to the Pet House Washington amp Jefferson Collegct on the college communityThe college administration believes that the pet house provides a good on campus experience and improves the college s competitiveness in recruiting potential students 8 Policies EditThe college only permits family pets that have been owned by the student s family for greater than one year 9 Cats dogs except large breeds small birds hamsters gerbils guinea pigs turtles and fish are all approved for the Pet House 9 All pets must have a clean bill of health from a veterinarian all dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered 9 Pets are not permitted in the classroom Moreover your pet too should have a passport if you want to take your pet abroad with you 8 References Edit Wilson Holly Amanda J Gunther September 9 2011 Pets WJ Student Handbook Handbook Washington amp Jefferson College Archived from the original on June 13 2022 Retrieved February 4 2012 Miller Barbara S September 4 2007 Pet House means students don t leave home without em Observer Reporter p B3 Retrieved February 4 2012 Peters Sharon 2008 09 23 Pets take the bite out of dorm life USA Today Retrieved 2012 01 21 Steinberg Jacques June 5 2010 Colleges Extend the Welcome Mat to Students Pets The New York Times Archived from the original on June 19 2010 Retrieved February 4 2012 Lytle Ryan May 19 2011 Bring Your Pet to College U S News amp World Report Archived from the original on 2012 01 27 Retrieved 2012 02 05 Residential Learning Communities Theme Communities Washington amp Jefferson College Archived from the original on August 30 2012 Retrieved February 4 2012 a b c d e f Niederberger Mary November 11 2010 Pet friendly dorm makes life pleasant at W amp J Pittsburgh Post Gazette Retrieved 2012 01 19 a b c Mitchell Ellen June 20 2010 Washington amp Jefferson designates dorm for students with pets Pittsburgh Tribune Review Retrieved 2012 01 21 a b c Washington amp Jefferson College Pet House Manual and Pet Registration Form PDF Washington amp Jefferson College Archived from the original PDF on June 24 2013 Retrieved February 4 2012 40 10 14 5 N 80 14 23 2 W 40 170694 N 80 239778 W 40 170694 80 239778 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pet House amp oldid 1156705624, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
