Focal group for socializing. Extends beyond Stanford to the bay area. Must present detailed budget soon. 15 more off-campus spaces have been found taking the total number to 192 now. Another new complex in menlo Park but currently with only 3 apartments.
Some apartments are, however, very far away.
Need for a more serious search north of campus. Some more apartments may be expected to be found by September. Providing subsidy to students in cash may lead to an impact on financial aid and cause legal isues with the risk management office. The current focus of the housing office is on the AA pool. The policy states that if a person does not accept a housing because it is far away, they do not fall of the list but remain on it.