KPC’s Kenai River Campus, after considerable thought and discussion, has decided to pause residence hall operations June 30 to determine how the campus can move forward in the future. Student residency in the hall, built in 2013, has continually decreased the past two years, said KPC Director Gary J. Turner.

Per University of Alaska (UA) Board of Regents policy, residence halls are considered auxiliary units and must be self-sustainable being able to operate with the revenue they generate through student housing fees. Since 2016, the 92-bed hall has been unable to attract the 55-60 students needed to break even. Last year, the hall housed 32 students. Last fall and spring, the number fell to 21 and 26 residents, respectively. In the current semester, 15 students are staying in the hall.

UA’s Land Management department contacted local real estate brokers and appraisers to determine if there might be interest to lease the facility for a year, but no interest has been expressed to date. KPC’s leadership will hire a consultant to help develop a plan with the goal of reopening the hall in the future. If the consultant doesn’t think it’s viable in the near term to reopen it as a residence hall, then KPC will consider leasing it as a revenue opportunity.

KRC staff will work with the current students living in the residence hall on housing alternatives for the fall semester. Interested local renting companies may contact the residence life staff at 741-2224.

During the hiatus, KPC will place the hall in a warm status meaning the utilities will remain connected and the site will be continuously monitored by facilities staff.

As the University continues to address major budget reductions and increase enrollments, Turner said that it is important to look at all programming and evaluate its impact on the university’s core mission of educating students.

Find more information about the Residence Hall on the KPC website. 

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Come enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music and folklore held at  7 p.m., Jan. 24, at KRC. This free event will feature John Walsh on tenor banjo, John Skelton on flute and whistle, and Pat Broader on vocals and bouzouki.

For information regarding interpreter services, email Diane Taylor at dttaylor@alaska.edu or call 907.262.0328.

This event is funded by a grant from the Anna Fossett Goodrich Program of the Damon Memorial Fund. Other sponsors include Kenai Peninsula College Multicultural Consortium, University of Alaska Diversity Action Council, KPC Showcase, and KRC Student Union

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This course will be offered from 5:30-7 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 3 - March 2, at KPC. A second-course offering will be held from 5:30- 7 p.m., Mondays, March 16- April 13, at KPC. Learn to perform songs, melodies, solos and accompaniment on the ukulele! Students will become familiar with ukulele notation, tablature, and chord charts. They will learn seven basic chords in the first position and several popular strumming patterns.

No prior musical experience necessary!

The course fee is $100 and includes a book.

Advanced registration for the Beginning Ukulele class is required.

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This class will be held from 11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m., Mondays, at KRC. Students will learn about communication skills, medical vocabulary, resumes, and reading comprehension, in preparation for taking a CNA class.

For more information, or to register, stop by the KRC Learning Center, or contact Bridget Clark, at bmclark2@alaska.edu, or 907.262.0327.

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- Last day for 100% refund of tuition, 5 p.m., Jan. 24
- Last day to add/drop, 5 p.m., Jan. 24
- Deadline for KPC spring admission application, 5 p.m., Jan. 24
- Deadline to submit JumpStart & home school tuition discount forms, 5 p.m., Jan. 24
- Last day credit/ no credit change, 5 p.m., Jan. 24
- $125 late payment fee assessed, 5 p.m., Feb. 3

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General chemistry and chemistry-related math tutoring by Dr. Toby Long, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, will be available from 1-3 p.m., Mondays, in Ward 215.

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This one-credit class taught by Melissa Reichman will be held from 12- 1 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 27-April 20. Experience a sweet, fluid style of movement in which breath serves as a bridge between body and mind to offer focus, challenge, and pleasure.

For more information, or to register, stop by KBC, or call 907.235.7743.