Fox said the goal is to make computer access available and convenient to students whether or not they actually own a computer. About half of the residence hall residents now have dedicated computer lines primarily funded by the state's Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund. Since 1995 the university has wired rooms for computers in Carr Residence Hall, Men's Massie Hall, Women's Massie Hall and Vanderventer Apartments as well as on the first and second floors of both High Rises and the 10th floor of the Men's High Rise. As additional monies become available, more rooms will wired for direct access Over the last five years Jay Halbert, director of ASU's Physical Plant, has overseen a general upgrade of the halls with everything from new paint to electronic safety systems to stair treads. Prior to renovations, the Residence Life Office solicits input from residents to determine what their needs may be before the Physical Plant begins work.
Color preferences are a good example.
It doesn't matter to me whether the walls are blue or green, but since the students are the ones who live there, it matters to them. Halbert said the improvements have varied by halls and by the requests of the residents. Mayer Hall, for instance, has received new flooring, in both carpeted and tiled areas, and new interior paint. Carr Hall was renovated last summer with an upgraded heating and cooling system, new carpet and new interior paint. The first of four buildings in the Vanderventer Apartments was upgraded this summer with new lighting and new vanity tops, sinks and faucets as well as minor plumbing upgrades, new paint and a general house cleaning.