Kauaʻi Community College Housing Needs Study

Kauaʻi Community College Housing Needs Study

June 2023

Prepared by: University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center

For the: University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges

INTRODUCTION

Executive Summary

Purpose

In 2018, the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges (UHCC) and Kauaʻi Community College (Kauaʻi CC), contracted the University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center (UHCDC) to assess the need for student and faculty housing on the Kauaʻi CC campus, with an interest in supporting student and faculty recruitment, retention, and success. UHCC and Kauaʻi CC identified alignments with the need for Department of Education (DOE) teacher housing on Kauaʻi, which prompted outreach to both Kauaʻi CC and DOE communities. This study reports on outreach to both communities and gathers relevant literature, case studies, and subject matter expert input that provides island, state, and national context for this work.

Context

The local and national housing crisis acutely impacts community college students, for whom housing costs can be larger than the cost of tuition itself and a barrier to access. According to one national study, in 2020, 52% of all community college students experienced housing insecurity (Chris, 2022). On-campus housing is one way that community colleges are addressing this issue. The literature on the benefits of oncampus housing include: improved retention and graduation rates, enhanced academic and personal development, increased access to education, economic benefits for the surrounding community, and improved safety and security. The case study section in this study compiles information on 2-year and 4-year on-campus housing developments, including development data, unit types, lease rent, amenities, and floor plans (as available). The section also provides more extensive information on college-specific programming and statewide funding initiatives for these new and upcoming on-campus housing projects.

“This housing crisis is acutely felt by community college students. In 2020, 52 percent of all community college students experienced housing insecurity.

Housing costs are so substantial for community college students that they are often larger than the cost of tuition itself.”1

The engagement component for this study included talk-stories/small focus groups with UHCC students, staff, and faculty members and a digital survey, shared with the entire Kauaʻi CC community and Kauaʻi DOE teachers. In total, 32 people from Kauaʻi CC participated in the talkstories/focus groups, and a total of 301 people responded to the online survey: 139 people from Kauaʻi CC and 162 people from Kauaʻi DOE. Full survey results are included in the survey section of this report. The team also interviewed individuals representing university housing and development entities to gather insights on development, operations, and maintenance. A few brief takeaways are included below.

Need and Desire

There is a general and acute need for housing on Kauaʻi due to high costs and lack of supply. This study aims at understanding the needs within this combined Kauaʻi CC and DOE population of approximately 2,100 people. Kauaʻi CC supports 1,158 students and 180 faculty and administrative staff. DOE employs 720 teachers on Kauaʻi. Among those included in this study, Kauaʻi CC students and DOE teachers demonstrated the

INTRODUCTION

highest level of need. DOE teachers and Kauaʻi CC faculty who currently rent were the most likely to sign a lease for on-campus, if it were available.

As of spring semester 2023, Kauaʻi CC reported 1,158 students. According to our survey, approximately 80% of students are renters. Of this 80%, 40% indicated that they would be very interested (rated 5 out of 5) in signing a lease for the upcoming academic year if housing were available. Based on these percentages, approximately 370 students would be interested in on-campus housing.

As of spring semester 2023, Kauaʻi CC reported 180 faculty. According to our survey, approximately 30% of Kauaʻi CC faculty are renters. Of this 30%, 40% indicated that they would be very interested (rated 5 out of 5) in signing a lease for the upcoming academic year if housing were available. Based on these percentages, approximately 21 Kauaʻi CC faculty would be interested in on-campus housing.

As of the spring semester 2023, Kauaʻi DOE reported 720 teachers. According to our survey, approximately 71% of DOE teachers are renters. Of the 71%, 36% indicated that they would be very interested (rated 5 out of 5) in signing a lease for the upcoming academic year if housing were available. Based on these percentages, approximately 184 DOE teachers would be interested in on-campus housing.

If our survey sample is representative of the larger Kauaʻi CC and DOE population, we could extrapolate that there would be 575 individuals from Kauaʻi CC and DOE who would be very interested in signing a lease if on-campus housing were available.

Units

Students preferred 1 bedroom units, teachers and faculty preferred 2 bedroom units. Across all respondents, the most preferred amenities were

1) in-unit kitchen 2) private bathroom 3) option to live alone 4) proximity to campus, groceries, etc 5) available parking. For students, combining rent and utilities was their top preferred “amenity”.

Lease

Information on lease rent thresholds are included in the survey results section. The mean monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment on Kauaʻi was $1,673 according to the latest Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study released in 2019. According to RentData.org, the 2021 median rent price for a 2-bedroom unit in Kauaʻi County was $2,090. The mean lease rent threshold for a 2-bedroom identified in our survey of Kauaʻi CC students and faculty, and DOE teachers was $974.29 for students, $1,304.00 for faculty, and $1,578.00 for teachers. These thresholds are below market prices and points toward the need to subsidize housing.

Development

Future development might consider multiple user groups (beyond UH and DOE) to provide a varied revenue stream and access to tax/rental credits. Both would help to offset subsidized housing for Kauaʻi CC and DOE tenants. The development might consider separate buildings and construction types to suit different user groups. Even within each user group, different price points and living options are helpful. UHCC might offer more land to allow for lower density/ cheaper construction, to keep lease rents low.

Funding

UHCC should establish whether this project will allow for non UH/DOE residential and/or commercial leases on site.

In 2022, the state of California appropriated $1.4 billion dollars for on-campus housing, as an example of a statewide commitment to housing students.

Programming

On-campus housing also presents a number of programmatic opportunities, for example, to strengthen first year experience programs or to support international, training, and/or summer programs. The operations and maintenance of the project might also draw from existing academic programs, for example, carpentry, culinary, and early childhood education.

Operation and maintenance

Initial investments in standardized, high quality equipment and hardware will reduce O&M costs in the future. Both maintenance and staffing costs should be included in the overall project budget, and include 1 and 10 year plans for major maintenance, repair, and renovation.

Next steps

There was already an established need for affordable housing on Kauaʻi, reflected in recent state and islandwide housing reports. This study of Kauaʻi CC and DOE teachers reinforced this need and gathered more specific information on need, interest, concerns, and next steps to help guide future steps. These next steps include:

• Market study and development pro forma.

• Infrastructure feasibility study - to address limited water meters and other utility related development costs.

• Planning study - explore re-zoning, property restrictions, community feedback, and site selection.

• Sustainability workshop to establish benchmarks.

• Programming workshop to further explore program alignments.

• Joint-use talks between DOE and UHCC/ Kauaʻi CC.

Footnotes

1 Geary, Chris. “The Housing Crisis for Community College Students Is Out of Control.” New America, January 13, 2022. https://www. newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/affordable-housingcommunity-college/.

INTRODUCTION

Background

The University of Hawaiʻi (UH) system, includes 7 community college campuses, none of which offer on-campus student or faculty housing options. This limits the capacity for community colleges to appeal to international, out-of-state, and neighbor island students, faculty and staff recruits, and to local students with significant commutes.

The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges (UHCC) and Kauaʻi Community College (Kauaʻi CC), reached out to the University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center (UHCDC) to assess the need for student and faculty housing on the Kauaʻi CC campus. UHCC and Kauaʻi CC identified alignments with the need for Department of Education (DOE) teacher housing on Kauaʻi, which prompted outreach to both Kauaʻi CC and DOE stakeholders. This study reports on outreach to both those communities and gathers relevant literature, case studies, and subject matter expert input that provides island, state, and national context for this work.

This report is limited to the identification of need only. The findings from this study will help to determine whether future planning and development work will be pursued.

University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center

The University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center (UHCDC) was established in 2016 as a hybrid teaching practice and outreach initiative, to provide a new platform for students, staff, faculty, and partnered professionals to collaborate on interdisciplinary applied research, planning, and design projects that serve the public interest. The center’s projects offer research-based design and service-learning opportunities for students through academic instruction, internship, and post-graduate employment. This practice model was developed to serve at the intersection of the university, government, and community,

capitalizing on the university’s ability to act as an in-house resource for the state government.

University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges

UH Community Colleges was established by State law in 1964 as an integral part of the University of Hawaiʻi. Within the overall mission of the University of Hawaiʻi, the Community Colleges, have as their special mission:

Access: To broaden access to postsecondary education in Hawaiʻi, regionally, and internationally by providing open-door opportunities for students to enter quality educational programs within their own communities.

Learning and Teaching: To specialize in the effective teaching of remedial/developmental education, general education, and other introductory liberal arts, pre-professional, and selected baccalaureate courses and programs.

Work Force Development: To provide the trained workforce needed in the State, the region, and internationally by offering occupational, technical, and professional courses and programs, which prepare students for immediate employment and career advancement.

Personal Development: To provide opportunities for personal enrichment, occupational upgrading, and career mobility through credit and non-credit courses and activities.

Community Development: To contribute to and stimulate the cultural and intellectual life of the community by providing a forum for the discussion of ideas; by providing leadership, knowledge, problem-solving skills, and general informational services; and by providing opportunities for community members to develop their creativity and appreciate the creative endeavors of others.

Diversity: By building upon Hawaiʻi’s unique multicultural environment and geographic location, through efforts in curriculum development, and productive relationships with international counterparts in Asia and the Pacific, UHCC students’ learning experiences will prepare them for the global workplace.

Kauaʻi Community College

Kauaʻi Community College’s mission is to be “a kahua that inspires, engages, and empowers learners and educators to enrich our community and our world.” Kauaʻi CC is a comprehensive community college on the island of Kauaʻi that offers 34 degree and certificate programs that prepare students for their profession or for further education. Student enrollment at Kauaʻi CC during the Spring of 2022 was 1,158 and the number of faculty and staff was 180.

Kauaʻi CC is located on the island of Kauaʻi, within the moku of Puna, in the Puhi area, at the intersection of three ahupuaʻa: Haʻikū, Niumalu, and Nāwiliwili. Kauaʻi CC’s address is 3-1901 Kaumualiʻi Highway, Līhuʻe, Hawaiʻi 96766. Its TMK is 3-4-007-003-0000. The property is 95.98 acres and is bounded by Kaumualiʻi Highway to the south, and is encircled to the east, north, and west by Puhi Road. The campus is located adjacent to two University of Hawaiʻi owned parcels to the west and northwest, by Island School to the north, Grove Farm to the northeast, and the Wilcox Family to the east.

Kauaʻi Housing Climate

The high demand for housing on Kauaʻi, coupled with a limited supply, has led to skyrocketing housing prices. According to an article by the Associated Press called “Out-of-state buyers drove up housing prices on Kauaʻi in 2021”1 the median sale price of a home on Kauai jumped 57% from November 2020 to November 2021 to $1.2 million. This price increase has placed home ownership out of reach for many local residents, particularly those in low-income or service sector jobs. As a result, many Kauaʻi residents struggle to find affordable housing options and are forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing.

Kauaʻi County reported 444 homeless individuals in their 2022 Bridging the Gap Point in Time Count report. This number was the highest seen since 2017. The number of homeless individuals living in shelters fell 62% since 2018 which may be attributed to COVID related social distancing recommendations. As a result, surveyors found that the majority of Kauaʻi homeless live on the street, in a car, or in other areas not meant for human habitation.2

The shortage of affordable housing on Kauaʻi has far-reaching consequences for the community. One of these consequences affects accessibility to education and impacts the quality of education. When the price of housing rises above an individual’s ability to afford basic needs such as housing, students may decide to no longer pursue their post-secondary education goals. A lack of affordable housing can also lead to a shortage of teachers across all education as they leave in search of housing options. These two scenarios may result in a loss of local students and educators in schools across the island and have a negative effect on the quality of education on Kauaʻi.

Footnotes

1 Associated Press Jan. 5, 2022. “Out-of-State Buyers Drove up Kauaʻi Home Prices in 2021.” Honolulu Star Advertiser, January 5, 2022. https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/01/05/hawaii-news/outof-state-buyers-drove-up-kauai-home-prices-in-2021/.

2 Bridging the Gap. “2022 Kauaʻi County Point in Time Count Topline Report.” Bridging the Gap Hawaii, 2022. https://www.btghawaii.org/ media/uploads/2022_revised_kauai_pit_topline_report_final_4.6.22. pdf.

METHODOLOGY

A Mixed Methods Approach

The team developed a mixed methods process that began with a review of relevant documents, precedent studies, interviews, small group virtual talk stories, and a digital survey. This ensured that findings were informed by diverse perspectives and supported by both qualitative and quantitative input.

Existing Document Reviews

The team reviewed recent Kauaʻi Housing Planning studies and other housing and campus related surveys issued by both Kauaʻi CC and UH Mānoa. More information is provided in the following “Reference Document” section.

Precedent

Studies

Several student housing projects from across the state and country were compiled to gather information about room size, layout, and distribution, cost, etc. The precedent projects are organized across a matrix for comparison.

Talk Story Discussions

Talk story sessions with students, staff, and administrators were one-hour each and split into three groups: administrators and staff, faculty, and students. The talk stories were held online via Zoom on April 30, 2022.

Interviews

In-person interviews were conducted with individuals with experience in university housing and housing development to gather perspectives on the feasibility of on-campus housing as a plandesign-build-operate-maintain project.

Survey

Based on the feedback received from the talk stories and review of a previously administered 2013 Kauaʻi CC housing survey, UHCDC developed a survey for Kauaʻi CC faculty and students. Questions were aimed to gather information about their current housing, future housing, preferences, and perceived pros and cons to providing on-campus housing. The survey

was live February 1 through February 18, 2022. Staff and students were incentivized to participate through a random drawing for (3) Kauaʻi CC Bookstore gift certificates and (2) iPads. The survey was developed in and administered via Surveymonkey and distributed via Kauaʻi CC list-servs. UHCDC developed graphics to post to Kauaʻi CC Instagram and Facebook accounts to boost participation rates. The survey was then distributed to DOE for approval, and then for distribution to the Kauaʻi DOE teachers listservs through the office of the Kauaʻi Complex Superintendent. The survey was live for DOE teachers from October 28, 2022 through November 18, 2022.

Review of Findings

The findings from the survey were shared and discussed with individuals with design, planning, development, and housing operations experience. Their feedback informed a final set of recommendations.

Reference Documents

The following documents served as references for the project. This included surveys for the State of Hawaiʻi and for the County of Kauaʻi, University of Hawaiʻi issued housing surveys, and documents outlining best practices for survey and questionnaire design.

Housing Studies

The Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study issued in 2016 and 2019 provides a base of information that summarizes the State of Hawaiʻi housing market. The overall study looks at the housing scenario at the state scale however, it also provides additional housing information at the county and city scale. This information can be found in data tables in the appendix.

University of Hawaiʻi Housing Surveys

Kauaʻi Community College issued a 9-question student housing survey in 2013. The survey found that students were interested in affordable on- or near-campus housing.

The UH Mānoa campus issued a Campus Experience Survey in 2017 which found that students were unsatisfied with on-campus housing on Mānoa campus. The report highlights several keywords that reflect the student experience and impressions of Mānoa campus’ dormitories.

Survey Design

Before designing the survey and developing questions, the team reviewed survey design guidebooks for best practices.

HOUSING STUDIES

Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study, 2016

Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study, 2019

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI SURVEYS

Kauaʻi Community College Student Housing Survey, 2013

of Hawaiʻi at Manoa Campus Housing Survey, 2022

The Case for On-Campus Housing

Non-traditional students who are caregivers to their families and work while in school often make up a significant portion of the community college student population. Affordable student housing can provide much-needed relief by offering safe and stable living arrangements, potentially encouraging enrollment and degree completion.

Historically, 2-year community colleges and 4-year universities have offered students different academic environments. As the competition for college enrollment increases, community college students are now offering more options to compete in the education market. A few ways that community colleges are adapting are through recruiting athletes, developing additional student support services, and providing affordable student housing.1

On-campus student housing not only offers the convenience of being within walking distance to classes, housing can also foster a sense of community, adding to the experience of “traditional” college life. While the trend is increasing across the nation, according to a recent report from Community College Week, only 80 community colleges (out of nearly 1,200 across the country) offer residence halls or dormitories.

Footnotes

1 Chen, Grace. “Even More Campus Housing Coming to Community College Near You.” Community College Review, September 1, 2022. https://www.communitycollegereview.com/blog/even-more-campushousing-coming-to-community-college-near-you.

2 Rayane Alamuddin and Melissa Bender. “The First-Year Experience in Two-Year Public Postsecondary Programs.” ITHAKA S+R, September 26, 2018. https://sr.ithaka.org/publications/the-firstyear-experience-in-two-year-public-postsecondary-programs/.

“Part-time

enrollment and/or distance learning, off-campus residence and employment, and significant family and work obligations complicate an institution’s ability to reach two-year students with the same level of scale and intensity required to observe institutionwide impacts.”2

On-campus housing facilities at community colleges can offer a range of benefits to students, colleges, and the surrounding community. Some of the ways in which new on-campus housing facilities at community colleges have been shown to benefit these stakeholders include:

• Improved retention and graduation rates: Research has shown that students who live on campus are more likely to persist and graduate from college compared to students who live off campus. Oncampus housing can provide students with a sense of belonging and community, which can help to improve their academic and personal outcomes.

• Enhanced academic and personal development: On-campus housing can provide students with opportunities for academic and personal development, such as through involvement in student organizations, leadership development programs, and peer mentorship. These experiences can help students develop valuable skills and connections that can benefit them both personally and professionally.

• Increased access to education: On-campus housing can make it easier for students to access educational opportunities, particularly for those who may have limited transportation options or who may live a significant distance from the college. This can help to increase the number of students who are able to pursue higher education.

• Economic benefits to the surrounding community: On-campus housing can bring economic benefits to the surrounding community, such as through the construction of new housing facilities and the influx of students who may work and shop in the local area.

• Improved safety and security: On-campus housing can improve safety and security on campus and in the surrounding community by providing students with a secure and supervised living environment. This can help to reduce incidents of crime and improve the overall quality of life for students and the community.

Funding for On-campus Housing: A Case Study

In 2022, the state of California decided to put 1.4 billion dollars toward affordable campus housing. The portion of California’s 300 billion dollar budget is directed to 26 public campuses for the development or expansion of dorms in an effort to ease the state’s housing crisis among university and community college students.

These university and community colleges report thousands of students on waiting lists for campus housing every year. Meanwhile, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of California college-level students are experiencing homelessness, or in unstable housing situations including couch surfing, changing their addresses often, or struggling to pay rent.

The state’s support for student housing first came about in 2021 when they approved major state funding for the development of student housing and to ensure that campuses were offering these units at low rental rates. So far, lawmakers have approved several changes to spending to support community college students including up to $8,000 in cash support for some community college students, and an expansion on how many of these students have access to that cash support. Next year, lawmakers will also invest $750 million on housing development grants and plans on funding 1.8 billion dollars in interest-free loans for campuses to use for the development of more student and employee housing. Campuses would otherwise have to borrow from financial institutions which includes paying interest. These savings are passed down to the users of these future buildings in cheaper rents.

All told, approximately 7,300 students will have stable, affordable housing once these housing structures are completed. Some of these new housing complexes are scheduled to be open as soon as 2024. Students can look forward to cheaper rents, slightly higher rates of degree completion, and the conveniences of living within walking distance of campus.3

Footnotes

3 Zinshteyn, Mikhail. “How Much Student Housing Does $1.4 Billion Buy?” CalMatters, July 8, 2022. https://calmatters.org/ education/higher-education/2022/07/student-housing-affordable-dorms/.

Precedent Studies

The following precedent study section presents information gathered from a review of relevant projects. These include student and faculty housing projects on Oʻahu, and recently built student and faculty housing throughout the country. These case studies offer context for leases, unit types, unit counts, and amenities.

Living Learning Communities and First Year Experience

Community colleges can improve their student retention and student success rates through Living Learning Communities (LLC). Currently, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo coordinates their LLC through focused academic curricula around three focus subjects: Hawaiian Culture, Health & Wellness, and Natural Sciences. The program groups students into small communities focused on networking and establishing a support system. LLC students live in designated residence halls, and are given access to technology labs and other community-building spaces. They are also offered unique applied learning opportunities including courses that are connected to cocurricular components, monthly trips to culturally significant sites around Hawaiʻi island, and offcampus trips that focus on cultural practices, community engagement, and service learning.

Research has shown that UH Hilo students who participate in the LCC were more likely to complete their studies through to graduation, earn higher GPAs, and report a higher degree of satisfaction with their overall college experience.1

According to the 2018 article, “The First-Year Experience in Two-Year Public Postsecondary Programs”, 80% of FYE programs focus on assisting students who are attending college for the first time, or students who are new to the particular institution. This article identified eleven first-year programming activities: orientation, first-year seminar or college success courses, career services, proactive student outreach and/or interventions based on early alerts, social events/

networking, customized degree plans/guided pathways, first year advising, cohort classes or learning communities, summer bridge programs, first-year mentor programs, and first-year college readiness surveys.2

First-Year-Experience Activities and Services

Whether community colleges specify a First-Year-Experience program or not, many may be offering their students one or more first-year activities of services. The list below outlines eleven researcheridentified first-year activities or services:2

Orientation

First-year seminar or college success courses

Career services

Proactive student outreach and/or interventions based on early alerts

Social events/networking

Customized degree plans/guided pathways

First year advising

Cohort classes or learning communities

Summer bridge program

First-year mentor program

First-year college readiness survey

Footnotes

1 “Living Learning Communities.” University of Hawaii - Hilo, January 18, 2023. https://hilo.hawaii.edu/housing/reslife/LLC/.

2 Alamuddin, Rayane and Melissa Bender. “The First-Year Experience in Two-Year Public Postsecondary Programs: Results of the National Survey.” Ithaka S+R. Last Modified 26 September 2018. https://doi.org/10.18665/sr.309318.

PRECEDENT STUDIES

More Examples:

Increased Enrollment: New York State

“Around half of all the community colleges in this state now offer some type of campus housing and the demand continues to grow. The Business Review reports that the addition of housing has increased enrollment at some New York schools, as the campuses can now attract more students from outlying areas of New York and surrounding states.

Schenectady County Community College reports a 1.5% enrollment increase this year that can be directly attributed to the recent addition of a 264-bed assortment of suites on the college campus.

Fulton-Montgomery Community College is currently building its second dormitory on campus in an effort to meet student demand for convenient campus housing.“3

Footnotes

3 Chen, Grace. “Even More Campus Housing Coming to Community College Near You.” Community College Review, September 1, 2022. https://www.communitycollegereview.com/blog/even-more-campushousing-coming-to-community-college-near-you.

4 Kentucky Housing Corporation. “Scholar House.” Accessed December 17, 2022. http://kyhousing.org/Programs/Pages/ScholarHouse.aspx.

5 Weissman, Sara. “Raising the Roof for Student Housing.” Community colleges launch new plans for campus housing, June 4, 2021. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/06/04/communitycolleges-launch-new-plans-campus-housing.

6 Dakin, Bill and Marc Hoeschele. “Zero Energy Communities: UC Davis’ West Village Community.” Accessed March 01, 2023. https:// www.aceee.org/files/proceedings/2010/data/papers/2276.pdf.

Family Support: Scholar House at Paducah

“The Scholar House program supports parents who are earning their college degree through a model that allows parents to obtain housing, childcare, and support services. The program is available to full time students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Murray State University, or Bethel University. It is a residential community designed to provide students with a convenient and affordable housing option, as well as a supportive and academically focused living environment. The community has 48 units each equipped with a kitchen, living room, and private bathrooms. The residential village also has a community center, a computer lab, and outdoor recreation spaces. In addition to housing support, participants also receive counseling, workshops, as well as access to an on-site child care facility.”4

Single Parents: Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University

“In Ohio, a state low-income housing tax credit will help fund the Cleveland Scholar House, a home intended for students who are single parents and attend Cuyahoga Community College or Cleveland State University. The idea is modeled after a similar effort piloted in Louisville, KY., called Family Scholar House. The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority is leasing the land for the building while the CHN Housing Partners, an affordable housing developer, will build the Cleveland Scholar House. The United Way of Greater Cleveland will help provide services, such as mental health counseling and financial literacy training. The nonprofit Step Forward will provide on-site daycare, and the college and university will offer academic advising.”5

Pell Eligible Students: Philadelphia

“Philadelphia Housing Authority will renovate and maintain two homes near the campus. The college will select Pell-eligible students in good academic standing to live there and will provide support services such as counseling and academic advising. Rent and utilities will cost students 30 percent of their income, up to $125 a month, and the college will help students find permanent housing for after they graduate.”5

Net Zero Community: West Village Neighborhood

“As one of the largest planned zero net energy communities in the nation, UC Davis West Village is leading the way to sustainability through housing in the United States with a new multi-use project underway.6 It represents a ground-breaking sustainable community incorporating energy efficiency measures and on-site renewable generation to meet the total annual energy needs. It is creating a new model for environmentally responsible living in a large-scale community.6

The village is planned to be pedestrian oriented, bicycle friendly, and boasts impressive sustainability features including a solar array that can generate 10 megawatts of solar-generated electricity and a 300 kilowatt biogas fuel cell plant utilizing campus agricultural waste 6

Unhoused Students: Imperial Valley College, California

“Imperial Valley College in California opened a community of 26 tiny homes for housinginsecure students who will be moving in this summer and next fall. The funding partly comes from a $2.6 million grant from a state program that provides homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Students pay $200 in rent and are required to participate in 10 hours of community service monthly for their single-occupancy homes.”5

The 200+ acre mixed use neighborhood will provide housing for an estimated 3,000 students, faculty, and staff. It will consist of 662 apartments, 343 single-family homes, and a Town Center with 45,000 square feet of commercial space, a recreation and amenities center, a village square with neighborhoodserving retail, and an open space mixing functional green space with bicycle and pedestrian paths connecting to the main campus nearby.6

Additional features of the project will also include a site for the Los Rios College, and sites for the Sacramento City College Davis Center - the first community college located on a University of California campus with a small day care facility.”6

Housing Comparison

*2022-2023 rental prices adjusted to reflect cost per month (1 academic year is assumed to be 9 months)

Engagement

In order to gauge the need for on-campus housing, UHCDC conducted outreach and engagement to gather feedback from Kauaʻi CC and Kauaʻi DOE communities.

UHCDC utilized three methods of engagement, 1) talk stories, 2) interviews, and 3) digital survey. The virtual talk story sessions were one-hour small group meetings with Kauaʻi CC administration and staff, Kauaʻi CC students, and Kauaʻi CC faculty conducted over Zoom. Interviews were conducted in-person and virtually to gain alternative perspectives on topics such as funding processes, operations, and maintenance, development considerations, etc. A community survey was conducted to gather feedback from the larger Kauaʻi CC community, and to extend the information gathering effort to the Department of Education’s Kauaʻi Complex. Engagement exercises were conducted between 2018 and 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic which began in March of 2020 resulted in state mandated social distancing and other restrictions. Engagement efforts were mostly virtual.

Talk Story Discussions

Three representative groups from the Kauaʻi CC community were invited to participate in small group talk stories. The groups included administration and staff, faculty, and current students. The talk stories were conducted separately and were one-hour virtual sessions held on April 30, 2021.

UHCDC formed talking points prior to the talk stories to encourage discussion about the demand for on-campus housing, housing preferences, and for suggestions on ways to encourage others from the Kauaʻi CC to participate in a future online survey.

The talk story findings section contains responses collected from each group across the 11 talking points. Each question was posed to all three groups unless otherwise noted.

Talk Story

Discussion Statistics

Total participants: 32

Total Kauaʻi CC Student participants: 13 Total Kauaʻi CC Faculty participants: 10 Total Kauaʻi CC Admin/Staff participants: 9

Feedback during the talk stories were documented on a digital whiteboard. The white board comments are color coded and compiled and included in the Appendix. Excerpts are shown here.

ENGAGEMENT

Interviews

UHCDC conducted interviews with subject matter experts in order to gain alternative perspectives on topics such as funding processes, zoning requirements, user-interests, operations and maintenance, etc. These interviews are synthesized in the following section and organized into topic categories.

The following individuals were interviewed for this study:

• a representative of PBR Hawaiʻi & Associates, Inc regarding Kauaʻi Long Range Development Plan as presented in 2015.

• a representative of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Student Housing Services regarding operations and maintenance of student housing.

• a representative of Grove Farm regarding funding models and in-state case studies.

• a representative of a development company in the mainland regarding economic scale and strategies.

Digital Survey

UHCDC developed a survey to gather information from Kauaʻi CC faculty and students as well as DOE teachers about their current and future housing plans, housing-type preferences, and their general interest in and desire for on-campus housing. The purpose of this survey was to gauge community interest in on-campus housing at Kauaʻi Community College.

Kauaʻi Community College

The survey was developed in and administered via Surveymonkey and was delivered to Kauaʻi CC students, faculty, and staff through a Kauaʻi CC emailing list. The Kauaʻi CC survey was live starting February 1, 2022, and closed on February 18, 2022. To support community

participation rates, in collaboration with the Kauaʻi CC marketing department, UHCDC developed graphics to be posted to the Kauaʻi CC Instagram and Facebook accounts at least once a week during the open period. Kauaʻi CC chancellor Joseph Daisy provided incentives for students and faculty to complete the survey by raffling two (2) iPads and three (3) Kauaʻi CC bookstore gift cards.

Department of Education

The survey was also distributed to DOE teachers. The survey was sent to DOE’s Interim Assistant Superintendent Cara Tanimura for approval, then the final survey link was shared with the Interim Kauaʻi Complex Superintendent Daniel Hamada for distribution to the Kauaʻi DOE teachers listservs. The survey was live for DOE teachers from October 28, 2022 through November 18, 2022.

Survey Statistics

Total collected responses: 301

Total Kauaʻi CC Student responses: 87

Total Kauaʻi CC Faculty responses: 52

Total DOE Teacher responses: 162

Average time spent: 5 minutes 30 seconds

Completion rate: 65%

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IS FINDING affordable housing A DIFFICULT TASK?

Do you feel that there are not enough housing options available? Would ON-CAMPUS HOUSING BE A CONVENIENT OPTION?

Survey Responses

Q1 WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT STATUS OR OCCUPATION?

Three participant groups were asked to contribute to this survey: Kauaʻi Community College (Kauaʻi CC) students, and faculty/staff, and Kauaʻi-based DOE teachers.

In total, this survey received responses from 302 individuals and are broken down as 88 Kauaʻi CC students, 53 Kauaʻi CC faculty/staff, and 161 DOE teachers.

Kauaʻi CC Students

The Kauaʻi CC “Fast Facts” page indicated that there were 1,158 students enrolled during Spring 2022. This survey represented 7.6% of the student population.

Kauaʻi CC Faculty

According to the online aggregated list of the Kauaʻi CC directory, there were 180 faculty members at the time of the survey. This survey represented 29.4% of the faculty population.

DOE Teachers

DOE has 720 teachers in the Kauaʻi Complex Area at the time of the survey. The DOE participants of this survey represented 17.5% of all Kauaʻi DOE teachers.

The remainder of the survey mainly uses this question to filter responses from each group. The following questions have varying ratios of fully answered and skipped responses.

What is your current status or occupation?

Q2 OPTIONAL: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ENTERED INTO THE PRIZE DRAWING, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW: A randomly-drawn prize incentive was coordinated to boost participation from Kauaʻi CC students and faculty.

Q3 WHAT IS YOUR CLASS STANDING? (Students only)

Questions 3-6 were posed only to Kauaʻi CC students. These questions provided additional response filters for the student respondent group.

Of the 76 total responses, 62% are continuing students, 18% are non-traditional or returning students, and 10% are first-time students to Kauaʻi Community College.

Q4 WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS? (Students only)

Student responses collected were represented by nearly half part-time and full-time students. In contrast to the participant pool of Kauaʻi CC students, the Spring 2021 “Factbook Fast Facts” for Kauaʻi CC reports that the student population was 82% part-time students and only 18% were full-time students.

Q5 DO YOU WORK WHILE ATTENDING KAUAʻI COMMUNITY COLLEGE?

(Students only)

The majority of students are currently working or planning on working while attending Kauaʻi CC.

Within the pool of students who are currently working, 63% are working part-time while 37% are working full-time.

No, I am currently not employed and do not plan on working while attending KCC 13.16%

No, I am currently not employed but I plan to work while attending KCC

9.21% Yes, I am working part time 48 86%

Q6

WHERE DO YOU

WORK?

(IF NOT APPLICABLE, SELECT “NOT APPLICABLE”.)

(Students only)

Students attending Kauaʻi CC typically work in the areas near to campus - with 48% of respondents working in the top 3 locations: Līhuʻe, Kapaʻa, and Kauaʻi CC Campus.

Not Applicable

22.97%

Waimea

1.35%

Wailua

1.35%

Kalāheo

1.35%

Hanalei

1.35%

Poʻipū

2.7%

Kīlauea

2 7%

Kekaha

4.05%

Puhi

6.76%

Kōloa

6.76%

ARE YOU PLANNING ON TRANSFERRING TO KAUAʻI ISLAND TO TEACH OR ATTEND SCHOOL?

A small portion of Kauaʻi CC students (16%) and Kauaʻi CC faculty (4%) respondents were planning on transferring to Kauaʻi island. DOE teachers were more likely to be transferring to Kauaʻi (28%) than the other two groups.

Kauaʻi C/C Students (Renters)

Kauaʻi CC Students (Non-renters)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

(Renters)

(Non-renters)

Q8 WHERE IS YOUR PERMANENT ADDRESS?

Across all three groups, the majority of respondents are Kauaʻi residents.

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

I am a Kaua'i resident.

Neighboring Hawaiian Island Continental US/Alaska US Territory

Country Skipped

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

I am a Kaua'i resident.

Neighboring

Hawaiian Island Continental US/Alaska

US Territory

Country Skipped

I am a Kaua'i resident.

Neighboring

Hawaiian Island Continental US/Alaska

US Territory International Country Skipped

Q9 WHAT IS YOUR AGE?

Age groups vary greatly between the three groups. Kauaʻi CC students represented the youngest group with the majority of responses in the 18-24 category (62%). Kauaʻi CC faculty represented the oldest group with the majority of responses in the 45-54 and 55-64 categories (29% and 33% respectively).

DOE teachers represented the middle age group with the majority of responses between the 25-34, 35-44, and 45-54 categories (31%, 23% and 23% respectively.)

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

What is your age?

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

What is your age?

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

Q10 WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY RESIDE WHILE ATTENDING OR WORKING AT KAUAʻI CC OR DOE?

Kauaʻi Community College

On December 13, 2021, the University of Hawaiʻi announced new telework policies (to be effective on January 3rd) which would require administrative approval for continued telework for UH faculty and staff. However, some classes remained online or hybrid for the Spring 2021 semester. The Kauaʻi CC survey was administered in February of 2022 shortly after the new telework policies were in effect.

Department of Education

The DOE resumed in-person learning in January 2021. The DOE survey was administered in October of 2022.

The top three residential areas for the three groups are:

Kauaʻi CC Students:

1. Kapaʻa

2. Līhuʻe

3. Kekaha

Kauaʻi CC Faculty:

1. Līhuʻe

2. Kapaʻa

3. Kalāheo

DOE Teachers:

1. Kapaʻa

2. Kalāheo

3. Līhuʻe

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

Where do you currently reside while attending or working at KCC or DOE?

Anahola

Eleʻele

Hāʻena

Hanalei

Hanamāʻulu

Hanapēpē

Kalāheo

Kalihiwai

Kapaʻa

Kaumakani

Kekaha

Kīlauea

Kōloa

Lāwaʻi

Līhuʻe

ʻŌmaʻo

Pākalā Village

Pōʻipū

Princeville

Puhi

Wailua

Wailua Homesteads

Waimea

Wainiha

Neighboring Island

Continental

COMMUNITY SURVEY

Where do you currently reside while attending or working at KCC or DOE? Q10 WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY RESIDE WHILE ATTENDING OR WORKING AT KAUAʻI CC OR DOE? (Continued)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

Anahola

Eleʻele

Hāʻena

Hanalei

Hanamāʻulu

Hanapēpē

Kalāheo

Kalihiwai

Kapaʻa Kaumakani

Kekaha

Kīlauea

Kōloa

Lāwaʻi

Līhuʻe

ʻŌmaʻo

Pākalā Village

Pōʻipū

Princeville

Puhi

Wailua

Wailua Homesteads

Waimea

Wainiha

Neighboring Island

Continental

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

Where do you currently reside while attending or working at KCC or DOE?

Anahola

Eleʻele

Hāʻena

Hanalei

Hanamāʻulu

Hanapēpē

Kalāheo

Kalihiwai

Kapaʻa Kaumakani

Kekaha

Kīlauea

Kōloa

Lāwaʻi

Līhuʻe

ʻŌmaʻo

Pākalā Village

Pōʻipū Princeville

Puhi

Wailua

Wailua Homesteads

Waimea

Wainiha

Neighboring Island

Continental US/Alaska

US Territory

International Country

Q11 DO YOU LIVE WITH A SPOUSE OR CIVIL PARTNER?

The majority of students do not have a spouse or civil partner. However, for Kauaʻi CC faculty and DOE teachers, the majority of each group do live with a spouse or civil partner.

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

Student (Nonrenters)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Nonrenters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

KCC Faculty (Renters) KCC Faculty (Nonrenters)

Q12 HOW MANY DEPENDENTS DO YOU HAVE, IF ANY?

Only one-third of Kauaʻi CC students, while nearly half of Kauaʻi CC faculty (52%) and a little under half of DOE teachers (42%) have dependents.

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Nonrenters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

DOE Teacher (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Nonrenters)

Q13 WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT LIVING SITUATION?

The Kauaʻi CC faculty respondent group has the highest incidence of home ownership at 70%.

The DOE teacher respondent group had a home ownership rate of 29% and the Kauaʻi CC student respondent group had the lowest incidence of home ownership at 20%.

Kauaʻi CC students were more likely to be renting a unit with family while Kauaʻi CC faculty and DOE teachers were more likely to live in a rental unit with their spouse/civil partner and dependents.

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

I live in housing that I own.

I live in a rental unit alone or with my spouse/dependents.

I live in a rental unit shared with family.

I live in a rental unit shared with roommates/

I am housing insecure/ experiencing houselessness.

Other (please specify)

Skipped

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

I live in housing that I own.

I live in a rental unit alone or with my spouse/dependents.

I live in a rental unit shared with family.

I live in a rental unit shared with roommates/

I am housing insecure/ experiencing houselessness.

Other (please specify)

Skipped

I live in housing that I own.

I live in a rental unit alone or with my spouse/dependents.

I live in a rental unit shared with family.

I live in a rental unit shared with roommates/ I am housing insecure/ experiencing houselessness.

Other (please specify)

Skipped

Q14 WHAT TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN?

Kauaʻi CC student renters who were most likely to rent a unit with their family, were also most likely to live in a two or three-bedroom unit.

Kauaʻi CC faculty, who were the mostly likely to own their home were most likely to live in a three-bedroom unit. Faculty renters were also most likely to live in a three-bedroom unit.

DOE teachers had a high number of renters who were most likely renting a unit with their spouse and/or dependents. Teacher renters were most likely to live in a three-bedroom unit.

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

What

One-bedroom

Two-bedroom

Threebedroom

Four or more bedrooms

Other (please specify)

KCC Student (Renters)

KCC Student (Nonrenters)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

What type of housing unit do you currently live in?

Studio

One-bedroom

Two-bedroom

Threebedroom

Four or more bedrooms

Other (please specify) Skipped

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

Studio

One-bedroom

Two-bedroom

Threebedroom

Four or more bedrooms

Other (please specify) Skipped

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Nonrenters)

DOE Teacher (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Nonrenters)

Q14 WHAT TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN? (Continued)

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) RESPONSES:

Kauaʻi CC Student:

• In-laws

• 4-bedroom house (but my parents own the house, not me. This is for the last question on the first page.)

• I live in a bus on 2-1/2 acres that my mom is buying.

• Parents renovated an originally 3-bed, 2-bath house into two separate units for my wife and myself, while they live in the other unit.

Kauaʻi CC Faculty:

• Live in a 4-bedroom house

DOE Teacher:

• One room

• Connecting houses with parents-in-law

• 2/1 standalone house

• TODAY is my first day in a new place. I was living with a roommate in a house, a stranger because I couldn’t find anything affordable. I finally found a studio that is out of my price range but I couldn’t live with that messy guy anymore. It’s SO HARD HERE.

Q15 HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU CURRENTLY SHARE A BEDROOM WITH?

All three rental groups were most likely to share a bedroom with no other person or with their spouse or civil partner.

Renting Kauaʻi CC students were the least likely to have a room to themselves or with their spouse or civil partner. More than half (55%) of renting Kauaʻi CC students, 90% of renting Kauaʻi CC faculty, and 87% of DOE teachers have a room to themselves or with their spouse.

Kauaʻi CC students were also the most flexible, with 45% of them sharing their room with one to three other people.

How many people do you currently share a bedroom with?

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

None.

One other person - my spouse

One other person - a roommate

Two other people

Three other people

Skipped

KCC (Renters)

KCC (Non-renters)

Q15 HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU CURRENTLY SHARE A BEDROOM WITH? (Continued)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

How many people do you currently share a bedroom with?

KCC (Renters)

KCC (Non-renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

One other person - my spouse

One other person - a roommate

Two other people

Three other people Skipped

KCC Faculty (Non-renters) None.

How many people do you currently share a bedroom with?

DOE (Renters)

DOE (Non-renters)

One other person - my spouse

One other person - a roommate

Two other people

Three other people Skipped

Q16 HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU CURRENTLY SHARE A BATHROOM WITH?

Kauaʻi CC students most often shared a bathroom with one other person. The second most common scenario was sharing a bathroom with four or more other people while the least common was having a bathroom to themselves, and sharing with two other people.

Kauaʻi CC faculty most often shared a bathroom with one other person. The least common scenario was having a bathroom to themselves.

DOE teachers most often had their own bathroom. The second most common scenario was sharing a bathroom with one other person. The least common scenario was sharing a bathroom with three other people.

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

How many people do you currently share a bathroom with?

None.

One other person

Two other people

Three other people

Four or more other people

Skipped

KCC Student (Renters)

KCC Student (Nonrenters)

Q16 HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU CURRENTLY SHARE A BATHROOM WITH? (Continued)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

How many people do you currently share a bathroom with?

None.

One other person

Two other people

Three other people

Four or more other people Skipped

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Nonrenters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

How many people do you currently share a bathroom with?

None.

One other person

Two other people

Three other people

Four or more other people Skipped

DOE Teacher (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Nonrenters)

Q17 HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TOWARD RENT?

The three respondent groups varied greatly in how they contribute toward rent.

Kauaʻi CC students who had previously identified as renters most often paid for rent on their own or with a spouse (28%), or split rent with other family members (26%). However, 21% of students were not asked to contribute toward rent costs.

Kauaʻi CC faculty renters pay for rent on their own or with a spouse (80%) while others split rent with other family members (20%). The majority of respondents indicated “not applicable” as they do not live in a rental unit.

The majority of DOE teacher renters pay for rent on their own or with a spouse (69%). The second and third most common response was those who split with roommates or housemates (15%) and those who split rent with other family members (13%).

How do you contribute toward rent?

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

I and/or my spouse am responsible for the whole payment.

I split rent with other family members.

I split rent with (nonfamily) roommates or housemates.

I am not asked to contribute toward rent payments.

Not applicable (I do not live in a rental unit).

Skipped

Q17 HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TOWARD RENT? (Continued)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

I and/or my spouse am responsible for the whole payment.

I split rent with other family members.

I split rent with (nonfamily) roommates or housemates.

I am not asked to contribute toward rent payments.

Not applicable (I do not live in a rental unit).

Skipped

I and/or my spouse am responsible for the whole payment.

I split rent with other family members.

I split rent with (nonfamily) roommates or housemates.

I am not asked to contribute toward rent payments.

Not applicable (I do not live in a rental unit).

Skipped

How do you contribute toward rent?

Q18 HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY PER MONTH FOR RENT - NOT INCLUDING UTILITIES? (IF RENT IS SPLIT WITH A ROOMMATE, HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY FOR RENT INDIVIDUALLY?) IF NOT APPLICABLE, PLEASE INDICATE N/A.

Respondents were asked to provide a numeric answer for question #18. The responses collected were matched to the respondent’s response to question #14 “What type of housing unit do you currently live in?” Averages were calculated based on the unit type.

Kauaʻi Community College Students

The majority of renting students indicated they live in a three-bedroom unit. Over 60% of students also indicated their living situation as “I live in a rental unit shared with family” and “I live in a rental unit shared with roommates/housemates” in question #13. A possible reason why two, three and four-plus bedroom unit costs seem relatively low, may be due to splitting rent.

Kauaʻi Community College Faculty

The majority of renting faculty indicated they live in a three bedroom unit, and also indicated their living situation as “I live in a rental unit shared with family in question #13. Rent splitting may be a possible reason for relatively low rent costs for three and four-plus bedroom units.

Department of Education Teachers

The majority of renting teachers indicated they live in a three bedroom unit. Nearly 50% of renters indicate their living situation as “I live in a rental unit shared with family” and “I live in a rental unit shared with roommates/housemates” in question #13. Rent splitting may be a possible reason for relatively low rent costs for three and four-plus bedroom units.

Q18 HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY PER MONTH FOR RENT - NOT INCLUDING UTILITIES? (IF RENT IS SPLIT WITH A ROOMMATE, HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY FOR RENT INDIVIDUALLY?) IF NOT APPLICABLE, PLEASE INDICATE N/A. (Continued)

KCC Student (Renters)

How much do you pay per month for rent - not including utilities? (If rent is split with a roommate, how much do

How much do you pay per month for rent - not including utilities? (If rent is split with a roommate, how much do

KCC Student (All responses)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

How much do you pay per month for rent - not including utilities? (If rent is split with a roommate, how much do

How much do you pay per month for rent - not including utilities? (If rent is split with a roommate, how much do

KCC Faculty (All responses)

Q18 HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY PER MONTH FOR RENT - NOT INCLUDING UTILITIES? (IF RENT IS SPLIT WITH A ROOMMATE, HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY FOR RENT INDIVIDUALLY?) IF NOT APPLICABLE, PLEASE INDICATE N/A. (Continued)

How much do you pay per month for rent - not including utilities? (If rent is split with a roommate, how much do

DOE Teachers (All responses)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

How much do you pay per month for rent - not including utilities? (If rent is split with a roommate, how much do

Q19 HOW DO YOU COMMUTE TO IN-PERSON CLASSES OR WORK?

Among all three groups, driving alone was the most common mode of transportation to classes and/or work.

Kauaʻi CC students also took advantage of the bus system and carpooling. Students who selected “other” attended online classes and did not require transportation. All respondents from Kauaʻi CC faculty indicated that they drive alone with the exception of one “other” response for “paratransit”.

DOE teachers utilized a varied amount of transportation options including bus, bike, walk/ skateboard, and moped/scooter.

How do you commute to school for in-person classes or work?

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

Walk/skateboard

Carpool with classmates/ co-workers/ Ridesharing services (Uber, Lyft, etc.)

KCC Student (Renters)

KCC Student renters)

Q19 HOW DO YOU COMMUTE TO IN-PERSON CLASSES OR WORK?

(Continued)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

How do you commute to school for in-person classes or work?

Walk/skateboard

renters)

Moped/scooter

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

Carpool with classmates/ co-workers/ Ridesharing services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) Other Skipped

How do you commute to school for in-person classes or

Walk/skateboard

Moped/scooter Drive alone

Carpool with classmates/ co-workers/ family Ridesharing services (Uber, Lyft, etc.)

Other Skipped

OTHER RESPONSES:

Kauaʻi CC Student:

• I attend online

• Online classes

• All online classes

• Own vehicle

• Online schooling classes

• Online only

Kauaʻi CC Faculty:

• Paratransit

DOE Teacher:

• Motorcycle

Q20 WHAT AMENITIES OR FACTORS OTHER THAN THE COST OF HOUSING ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU WHEN CONSIDERING HOUSING OPTIONS? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY AND/OR SPECIFY ALTERNATIVE

ANSWERS)

Each of the groups had similar top five desired amenities which included “Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.”, “Private bathroom”, “Option to live alone”, and “Available parking”. However, the student group differed from the faculty and teacher group by including “Rent includes utilities”. Faculty and Teachers both instead chose “In-unit kitchen” in their top five desired amenities.

Kauaʻi Community College Students:

1. Rent includes utilities

2. Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.

3. Private bathroom

4. Option to live alone

5. Available parking

Kauaʻi Community College Faculty

1. In-unit kitchen

2. Option to live alone

3. Private bathroom

4. Available parking

5. Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.

Department of Education Teachers

1. Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.

2. Private bathroom

3. In-unit kitchen

4. Available parking

5. Option to live alone

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

Rent includes utilities

Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.

Private bathroom

Option to live alone

Available parking

In-unit kitchen

Furnished

Pet-friendly

Option to choose roommates

Social gathering spaces

Group study rooms

Disability support (in addition to ADA)

Other (please specify)

Skipped

Q20 WHAT AMENITIES OR FACTORS OTHER THAN THE COST OF HOUSING ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU WHEN CONSIDERING HOUSING OPTIONS? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY AND/OR SPECIFY ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS) (Continued)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

In-unit kitchen

Option to live alone

Private bathroom

Available parking

Proximity to campus, grocery, employment,

Rent includes utilities

Pet-friendly

Social gathering spaces

Option to choose roommates

Furnished

Group study rooms

Disability support (in addition to ADA)

Other (please specify)

Skipped

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

Proximity to campus, grocery, employment,

Private bathroom

In-unit kitchen

Available parking

Option to live alone

Pet-friendly

Rent includes utilities

Option to choose roommates

Furnished

Social gathering spaces

Other (please specify)

Group study rooms

Disability support (in addition to ADA)

Skipped

Q21 IF HOUSING OPTIONS WERE AVAILABLE,

WHAT

LEASE TERMS

Among the respondents who identified as renters, “Year long lease (12 months) was the highest ranking option across all three groups. Kauaʻi CC students and DOE teachers ranked “Academic year lease (Excludes summer semester)” as their second choice, and “Per semester lease” as their third choice while Kauaʻi CC faculty ranked “Per semester lease” as their second choice and their third choice was tied between “Academic year lease” and for “Other”.

Kauaʻi CC faculty and DOE teachers expressed a desire for longer-term housing in the option for “Other (please specify). DOE teachers also expressed a desire for month-to-month housing.

WOULD MOST INTEREST YOU? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY AND/OR SPECIFY ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS) KCC Students

If housing options were available, what lease terms would most interest you? (select all that apply and/or specify alternative answers).

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

If housing options were available, what lease terms would most interest you? (select all that apply and/or specify alternative answers).

None of the above

Per semester lease

Academic year lease (Excludes summer semester)

Year long lease (12 month)

Other (please specify)

Skipped

Faculty (Renters)

Faculty (Nonrenters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

If housing options were available, what lease terms would most interest you? (select all that apply and/or specify alternative answers).

None of the above

Per semester lease

Academic year lease (Excludes summer semester)

Year long lease (12 month)

Other (please specify)

Skipped

DOE Teacher (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Nonrenters)

Q21 IF HOUSING

OPTIONS WERE AVAILABLE, WHAT LEASE TERMS WOULD MOST INTEREST YOU? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY AND/OR SPECIFY ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS) (Continued)

OTHER RESPONSES:

Kauaʻi CC Student:

• Potentially help me stay in school and go further

• 6 months

Kauaʻi CC Faculty:

• One year or longer

• Multiple years...3 years or more

DOE Teacher:

• NOT APPLICABLE

• When I was looking into teaching in Wyoming, a school district there was not looking to lease to me. They provided teacher housing for $300/month which included water, gas, electric, etc. Only extra utility was internet I would have had to pay for myself. This was highly attractive, especially since it didn’t require me to sign something.

• Long-term

• Permanent housing

• Long-term, yearly lease

• Month-to-month

• Month-to-month lease

Q22 I WOULD BE OPEN TO LIVING IN: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

All three groups identified “A unit to live alone” as their first choice and “A room to share with roommates” as their least desired choice.

Kauaʻi CC student renters were more willing than the faculty group to share a unit with a housemate and a room with roommates. In fact, their second highest ranked option was “A unit to share with housemates”. The options to live with a spouse and/or dependents tied for third.

Kauaʻi CC faculty renters had a lower desire for options to live with a spouse and/or dependents than the student renter and DOE teacher renter groups.

The DOE teacher renters group had a high desire for units to live with a spouse and/or dependents with a slight preference for housing for dependents. DOE teachers were also open to share a unit with housemates.

If housing options were available, what lease terms would most interest you? (select all that apply and/or specify alternative answers).

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

Q22 I WOULD BE OPEN TO LIVING IN: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

(Continued)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

If housing options were available, what lease terms would interest you? (select all that apply and/or specify alternative

If housing options were available, what lease terms would interest you? (select all that apply and/or specify alternative A

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

A unit to live with my spouse and/or dependents

A unit to share with housemates

A room to share with roommates

Q23 WHAT TYPES OF HOUSING UNITS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LIVING IN? (SELECT

ALL THAT APPLY)

Kauaʻi CC student renters were most interested in one-bedroom units, followed by two-bedroom units, studios, and then by three-bedroom units as their least interested option.

Kauaʻi CC faculty renters were most interested in two-bedroom units, followed by one-bedroom units, studios, and then by three-bedroom units as their least interested option.

DOE teacher renters had similar preferences, except that three-bedroom units were listed as the third choice and studios were listed as their least interested option.

KCC Students (Renters) KCC Students (Non-renters)

What types of housing units are you interested in living in? (Select all that apply)

Q23 WHAT TYPES OF HOUSING UNITS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LIVING IN? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) (Continued)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

What types of housing units are you interested in living in? all that apply)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

What types of housing units are you interested in living in? all that apply)

Q24 BASED ON YOUR ANSWERS TO THE LAST TWO QUESTIONS, WHAT IS THE HIGHEST DOLLAR AMOUNT PER MONTH YOU WOULD PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING UNIT TYPES THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN? (IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN AN OPTION, PLEASE SELECT “NOT INTERESTED”.)

The following charts compare medians, averages, and maximum indicated dollar amounts for multiple living situations. Two charts are provided for each surveyed group.

Kauaʻi CC students averaged the lowest dollar amounts across most of the options, with exception the a privately rented studio unit (the lowest dollar amount average was by Kauaʻi CC faculty). DOE teachers averaged the highest dollar amounts across all of the options.

Below is a bar graph of the percentage of interest shown for each unit type by renters of each group.

Q24 BASED ON YOUR ANSWERS TO THE LAST TWO QUESTIONS, WHAT IS THE HIGHEST DOLLAR AMOUNT PER MONTH YOU WOULD PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING UNIT TYPES THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN? (IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN AN OPTION, PLEASE SELECT “NOT INTERESTED”.) (Continued)

Median Average Maximum

Based on your answers to the last two questions, what is the highest dollar amount per month you would pay for the following on-campus unit types that you are interested in? (If KCC Students (Renters-only responses)

bedroom in a shared unit with one roommate

private bedroom (without a roommate) in a

Median Average Maximum

Based on your answers to the last two questions, what is the highest dollar amount per month you would pay for the following on-campus unit types that you are interested in? (If KCC Students (All responses)

A bedroom in a shared unit with one roommate A private bedroom (without a roommate) in a

private studio unit

BASED ON YOUR ANSWERS TO THE LAST TWO QUESTIONS, WHAT IS THE HIGHEST DOLLAR AMOUNT PER MONTH YOU WOULD PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING UNIT TYPES THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN? (IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN AN OPTION, PLEASE SELECT “NOT INTERESTED”.) (Continued) Q24

Median Average Maximum

Based on your answers to the last two questions, what is the highest dollar amount per month you would pay for the following on-campus unit types that you are interested in? (If

KCC Students (Renters-only responses)

A bedroom in a shared unit with one roommate A private bedroom (without a roommate) in a

Median Average Maximum

Based on your answers to the last two questions, what is the highest dollar amount per month you would pay for the following on-campus unit types that you are interested in? (If KCC Students (All responses)

A bedroom in a shared unit with one roommate A private bedroom (without a roommate) in a

private studio unit

BASED ON YOUR ANSWERS TO THE LAST TWO QUESTIONS, WHAT IS THE HIGHEST DOLLAR AMOUNT PER MONTH YOU WOULD PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING UNIT TYPES THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN? (IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN AN OPTION, PLEASE SELECT “NOT INTERESTED”.) (Continued) Q24

Median Average

Maximum

Based on your answers to the last two questions, what is the highest dollar amount per month you would pay for the following on-campus unit types that you are interested in? (If

KCC Students (Renters-only responses)

Based on your answers to the last two questions, what is the highest dollar amount per month you would pay for the following on-campus unit types that you are interested in? (If KCC Students (All responses)

bedroom in a shared unit with one roommate

private bedroom (without a roommate) in a

Q25 WHAT IS YOUR PROJECTED LIVING SITUATION FOR THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR?

Renters in all groups had “Not sure” as the highest ranked option. Kauaʻi CC faculty and DOE teachers had especially prominent counts under “Not sure”.

Kauaʻi CC student renters’ second highest ranking option was “To live in housing that I own”. Many non-renting students identified that they would live in housing rented with family in the upcoming academic year.

The majority of renting Kauaʻi CC faculty selected “To live in housing that I rent with roommates” as the second most common option. Non-renting Kauaʻi CC faculty however, indicated that they would be living in housing rented with family.

Among DOE teacher renters, the options, “To live in housing that I rent with roommates”, “To live in housing that I own”, and “None of the above” were closely ranked. A majority of Non-renting DOE teachers however, indicated that like Kauaʻi CC faculty, would by living in housing rented with family.

What is your projected living situation for the next academic year (2022-2023)?

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

To live in housing that I rent alone or with my

To live in housing rented with family

Not sure

To live in housing that I own

None of the above

To live in housing that I rent with roommates/

Other (please specify)

Skipped

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

What is your projected living situation for the next academic year (2022-2023)?

To live in housing that I rent alone or with my

To live in housing rented with family

Not sure

To live in housing that I own

None of the above

To live in housing that I rent with roommates/

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

Other (please specify) Skipped

What is your projected living situation for the next academic year (2022-2023)?

To live in housing that I rent alone or with my

To live in housing rented with family

Not sure

To live in housing that I own

None of the above

To live in housing that I rent with roommates/

Other (please specify) Skipped

Q26 HOW WOULD HAVING HOUSING OPTIONS ON KAUAʻI CC CAMPUS IMPACT YOUR DECISION TO LEARN, TEACH,

OR WORK AT KAUAʻI CC OR TO TEACH AT A KAUAʻI DOE

SCHOOL?

Among renters in all groups, housing options at Kauaʻi CC campus had a much stronger positive impact than among non-renters across all groups. Among non-renters in all groups, the highest selection was “No impact”.

Of all the responses received, only three responses from DOE Teachers indicated that housing options at Kauaʻi CC campus would have a negative impact on their decision to teach at a Kauaʻi DOE school.

The weighted averages for each group are as follows:

Kauaʻi CC Student (Renters): 4.5 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Student (All): 4.38 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Faculty (Renters): 4.5 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Faculty (All): 4.05 of 5

DOE Teacher (Renters): 4.32 of 5

DOE Teacher (All): 4.27 of 5

How would having on-campus housing impact your decision to learn, teach, or Community College or in the nearby area?

(All answered responses)

How would having

(All answered responses)

(All answered responses)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

Faculty (Non-renters)

How would having on-campus housing impact your decision to learn, teach, or work Community College or in the nearby area? DOE Teachers (Renters)

Teachers (Non-renters)

Q27 IF A HOUSING PROJECT WERE TO BE COMPLETED ON KAUAʻI CC CAMPUS TOMORROW, HOW LIKELY WOULD IT BE FOR YOU TO SIGN A LEASE FOR THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR?

When asked if participants would be willing to sign a lease for the upcoming academic year, the three rental groups were only slightly more than “Somewhat likely” to sign. Non-renting groups voted more toward to be “Not likely” to sign.

Of all the groups, the overall pool of Kauaʻi CC Faculty (renters and non-renters combined) had the only weighted average below the median at 2.43. DOE teachers had the highest weighted averages in both renter-only and combined pools (3.58 and 3.26, respectively).

The weighted averages for each group are as follows:

Kauaʻi CC Student (Renters): 3.33 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Student (All): 3.22 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Faculty (Renters): 3.4 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Faculty (All): 2.43 of 5

DOE Teacher (Renters): 3.58 of 5

DOE Teacher (All): 3.26 of 5

How would having on-campus housing impact your decision to learn, teach, or Community College or in the nearby area?

How

(All answered responses)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

Faculty (Non-renters)

How would having on-campus housing impact your decision to learn, teach, or work Community College or in the nearby area?

(All answered responses)

Q28 DO YOU KNOW OF OTHER FAMILY, FRIENDS, OR COLLEAGUES WHO WOULD CHOOSE TO LEARN, TEACH, OR WORK AT KAUAʻI CC OR TO TEACH AT A KAUAʻI DOE SCHOOL IF THERE WERE HOUSING OPTIONS AVAILABLE AT KAUAʻI CC?

Across all three groups, over 60% know someone who would choose to attend, or work at Kauaʻi Community College or at a Kauaʻi DOE school.

Among Kauaʻi CC students, 67% said “Yes”, 21% said “No”, and 12% responded with “N/A”.

Among Kauaʻi CC faculty, 76% said “Yes”, 16% said “No”, and 8% responded with “N/A”.

Among DOE teachers, 70% said “Yes”, 12% said “No” and 18% responded with “N/A”.

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

Are you planning on transferring to Kauaʻi island to teach attend school?

KCC Student (Renters)

KCC Student (Nonrenters)

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

Are you planning on transferring to Kauaʻi island to teach or attend school?

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (NonRenters)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

Are you planning on transferring to Kauaʻi island to teach or attend school?

DOE Teacher (Renters)

DOE Teacher (Nonrenters)

Q29 HAVE YOU CONSIDERED LEAVING KAUAʻI CC OR DOE, OR MOVING OFF OF KAUAʻI ISLAND DUE TO THE COST OF HOUSING IN THE AREA?

The top answer across all three groups was “Yes, I have considered leaving due to housing costs, but I do not currently have plans to do so”. 67% of both Kauaʻi CC students and DOE teachers both have considered leaving.

Due to housing costs, 15% of Kauaʻi CC students plan to leave due to housing costs and only 19% have not considered leaving. 47% have considered leaving, but do not have plans to do so.

Compared to students and DOE teachers, Kauaʻi CC faculty are more likely to stay on Kauaʻi. Only 10% indicated that they currently have plans to leave due to housing costs while 43% have not considered leaving.

DOE teachers have the highest percentage of those who plan to leave due to housing costs (17%), and the lowest percentage of those who have not considered leaving (17%).

KCC Students (Renters)

KCC Students (Non-renters)

Are you planning on transferring to Kauaʻi island to teach or attend school?

Yes, I plan to leave due to housing costs

Yes, I have considered leaving due to housing costs, but I do not currently have plans to do so

No, I have not considered leaving due to housing costs Not Applicable

KCC Faculty (Renters)

KCC Faculty (Non-renters)

Are you planning on transferring to Kauaʻi island to teach or attend school?

Yes, I plan to leave due to housing costs

Yes, I have considered leaving due to housing costs, but I do not currently have plans to do so

No, I have not considered leaving due to housing costs

Not Applicable

DOE Teachers (Renters)

DOE Teachers (Non-renters)

Are you planning on transferring to Kauaʻi island to teach or attend school?

Yes, I plan to leave due to housing costs

Yes, I have considered leaving due to housing costs, but I do not currently have plans to do so

No, I have not considered leaving due to housing costs

Not Applicable

Q30 HOW HAS REMOTE-LEARNING AND/OR WORKING FROM HOME IMPACTED YOUR INTEREST IN FINDING HOUSING OR AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS AT KAUAʻI CC OR NEAR IN THE NEARBY

AREA (PUHI AND LĪHUʻE TOWNS)?

Across all groups, remote-learning and working from home has had little change on their interest in housing options at Kauaʻi CC or in the nearby areas. There was a slight interest across all groups as reflected in the weighted averages.

The weighted averages for each group are as follows:

Kauaʻi CC Student (Renters): 3.27 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Student (All): 3.30 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Faculty (Renters): 3.20 of 5

Kauaʻi CC Faculty (All): 3.11 of 5

DOE Teacher (Renters): 3.34 of 5

DOE Teacher (All): 3.33 of 5

(All answered responses)

How would having on-campus housing impact your decision to learn, teach, or Community College or in the nearby area? KCC Students (Renters)

Students (Non-renters)

(All answered responses)

Faculty

Faculty

How would having on-campus housing impact your decision to learn, teach, or work Community College or in the nearby area? KCC Faculty (Renters)

How would having on-campus housing impact your decision to learn, teach, or work Community College or in the nearby area?

Faculty (Non-renters) % (All answered responses)

DOE Teachers (Renters)

Teachers (Non-renters)

Q31 PLEASE SHARE WITH US ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND THOUGHTS RELATED TO HOUSING OPTIONS AT KAUAʻI COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Kauaʻi Community College Students

Impacts on student enrollment

• For international students, it is so reassuring to have a choice of trustful housing.

Affordability

• Housing is very expensive , native students would be interested if the cost of housing is included in the tuition considering not a lot of families have the funds.

Family-oriented housing

“On campus housing would benefit unmarried/parent students. It would also allow off island students opportunity to attend Kauaʻi CC.”

Convenience

• It would make it easier because I don’t have my license yet nor the funds to get a vehicle even if I had my license. I sometimes wake up late cause I have to stay to do my work and I sometimes miss my bus to get to my class on time. It would be more convenient for me so I don’t have to worry about that.

• I would say that if this campus project were to be completed I am sure many students would love to live in this housing and especially those who have to pay for gas and find other transportation and it will make things easier for them financially and I’m sure they will be stable.

• I think family-oriented housing would work here because lots of students are married or have kids. Dorm-style housing might be less attractive.

• I think housing could be a really good option. With Kauaʻi CC students, I think apartment units or tiny houses might be great because many students have spouses and/or children. I don’t think a traditional dorm-style housing would work as well here. Especially if the housing units were significantly less expensive than the rental prices, it would be an incentive to take courses in order to receive affordable housing.

Local residents may have less interest

• Most people that live here and attend Kauaʻi CC have families that will house them indefinitely.

• I may not be likely to sign a lease because I live with my family, however, a lot of people would benefit from affordable housing at the school.

Student independence

• I feel that on-campus housing will help a lot of students like myself and faculty members. For me, I would like my own quiet space to complete school work and have my own space apart from my family.

“I feel like on-campus housing would be a good opportunity for new students because it will be able to give them the college experience while remaining in their hometown/island. It can be difficult to live in a multigenerational household and try to focus on completing assignments.”

Suggestions for future housing

• More facilities that also includes mental health center.

• It should also be available for DE students doing a 4-year program at other UH campus’ but still reside in Kauaʻi.

• A housing unit would be a great idea, especially if AC was included. Just saying.

Other

• Question 27 I answered no. That does not really answer the question correctly. I don’t know if anyone would. I do know it would open people to the idea of going to school at Kauaʻi CC. It would give Kauaʻi CC more potential at increasing student enrollment from out of state, other islands, as well as on island local students. I know once word spreads on island about on campus living local people would take advantage of it even if it is a slow start.

We could make it grow and be great for the school.

• A place where I can have my friends over.

• Please consider doing the on-housing at Kauaʻi CC! The students really need it!!!!

• No comment

• If affordable housing was made available for students I would be VERY interested!

• I don’t have any comments, but I think this is an awesome idea!

• I feel like on-campus housing at Kauaʻi CC would be beneficial for single students or students who have just moved to Kauaʻi.

Kauaʻi Community College Faculty

Improving the social atmosphere on campus

• Housing on Kauaʻi CC would be great, the climate of studying on campus would shift, and student life activities would increase. Hopefully things will get more social as we move on with living with the presence of COVID.

Sustainability

• Campus housing at Kauaʻi CC should be done in an innovative sustainable way both for the environment and financially to support, recruit and retain students, staff and faculty. Should include, composing toilets, solar energy, composting organic wastes in general, and community shared garden plots.

Impacts on student enrollment and faculty retainment

• By being sensitive to the high cost of housing in Kauaʻi, I think it is a way for the college to retain and attract talent.

• This type of housing for international students.

Q31 PLEASE SHARE WITH US ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND THOUGHTS RELATED TO HOUSING OPTIONS AT KAUAʻI COMMUNITY COLLEGE. (Continued)

Local residents may have less interest

• It’s hard for me to think about housing because I live with family and we help each other out financially.

Family-oriented housing

• Our family purchased a DHHL home last year. With two working adults, we still could not compete in the hot housing markets dominated by transplants. Oncampus housing needs to help Kauaʻi residents first and foremost. Also, please keep in mind that we have many nontraditional students who attend our institution so the normal campus dorm setup cannot be the only options.

Other

• Many variables affect affordability and financial situations.

• My rent was increased by $400 in January.

• Until we have on-campus housing, is there any way our houseless students could use a part of the parking lot to sleep in their cars? One of the restrooms near the lot could be used. They’d have access to wifi. Right now they spend time and energy sourcing hidden places to park and sleep.

• Great idea.

• Not interested in on-campus housing at all.

Department of Education Teachers

Lack of financial and housing stability

• There is nothing available and decent and affordable for me to rent and I am very worried. I am very upset and concerned for my family, and I also do not feel supported and respected as a loving teacher of the

local students.

“I know many teachers who are having issues finding housing and affordable housing. Also having to have 2 jobs to meet rent.”

• I am a full-time high school English teacher and single mother with 2 young daughters. I currently rent a 1-bedroom downstairs apartment/living area connected to the back of a house, where my daughters sleep in the bedroom together and I sleep in the living room. This has been my home and living situation for almost 4 years now, since leaving their father and abusive relationship.

• My current landlord and owner of the house I am connected to and rent from has told me recently that the cost of living has gone up for him. The only way he can pay his mortgage and afford it is if he asks all of his tenants (both upstairs and downstairs) to leave, make renovations, and then is raising the rent by $500.

• My husband, daughter, me and 3 children cannot afford $3900 for rent. My daughter is also a teacher who cannot afford to live alone with her children.

• Affordable housing is quickly becoming a crisis on the north shore of Kauaʻi. Just look at the numbers at Hanalei school. No one can afford to live up here anymore. Second homes sit empty for months and months at a time for people just to come a few weeks out of the year. If you didn’t buy a home or condo in the last five years, you are most definitely priced out of the housing market. Sad.

• I applied to 13 different apartments before moving to Kauaʻi...only 1 got back to me. I took that one out of desperation.

“I have not found housing yet and have to leave by December 31st. I will be a full time, dedicated and hard working teacher and homeless with 2 daughters by January 1st if I don’t find housing by then.”

• I have served as a DOE teacher for 9 years on Kauaʻi now. Throughout that time here, I have had to move several times. I have lived in houses with 7 roommates just to stay here. I have considered leaving several times and recently housing has become even more difficult. My landlord is considering selling so I don’t know if I will have a place to live after June. If that happens and I can’t find a place to live I will definitely need to move off island. I

am paying my max right now as it is over 50% of my income and I also work an additional job. I am a grown adult with masters degrees and do not want to live in a house with 7 strangers anymore. I should not need to. I truly hope something is done to help the situation for everyone on Kauaʻi.

• I am here living with family for 1 year and teaching but will not be able to stay here much longer then that due to housing costs. I am a single mother of a 7 year old child and need space for him.

• I am extremely lucky to be paying $1,575 for my 2-bedroom stand alone house, however, as a single mom, if my rental agreement was not renewed or if my rent went up significantly, I would likely be houseless because there are no available units for rent in this price range and I cannot afford much more.

Retention and recruitment

• While I don’t need the housing options at this time, I fully support creating the options. Students, schools, and communities suffer with both the lack of available teachers and high turnover of those who leave after a year or two.

• I hope to work the last 10 years of my career, but housing is critical.

• It’s hard to be a teacher here, we get paid way too little for the amount of work we put in and the contributions we make to the community. I’ve been putting a lot of thought into leaving for a higher paying job because I’m having economic struggles.

• The island has a serious housing crisis. Making 55,000 a year before taxes is NOT ENOUGH to allow me to live here and keep teaching. I love it here and do not want to

Q31 PLEASE SHARE WITH US ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND THOUGHTS RELATED TO HOUSING OPTIONS AT KAUAʻI COMMUNITY COLLEGE. (Continued)

leave, but I am being forced off the island because I chose a profession that does not pay highly enough. It is unfortunate that the jobs that are required for a community to be successful do not allow a person to continue to live in that same community. Systemic changes need to occur for housing, food prices, and affordability in general if we want anyone to live here who doesn’t make more than 100,000 dollars a year. Even then I hear of people having issues. We need more than this housing complex but it is a step in the right direction.

• I love teaching. I teach first grade and have 10 more years until I retire. I currently rent a home but with the housing situation it is month-to-month and can end at any time. If my family loses our home, we will have to leave Kauaʻi.

family and friends on island. We are still considering moving because of the lack of affordable housing options and understaffing at DOE schools. I can’t do the job of 5 teachers as a SpEd Department Head over more than a year without burning out. We will miss Kauaʻi terribly.

• It would be great if there were also housing options towards each school so that every teacher would have an opportunity to find some sort of housing. Especially if they come from the mainland or another island.

• It is hard to find housing because people here are not very trusting. It is also difficult in general to find room mates to manage living costs. Quite frankly, having a spouse would make the move to Kauaʻi more expensive.

• I got really lucky at my current place. I know that there have been two teachers that have left their positions before even starting due to lack of housing on island.

“The hardest thing for me as an educator is the difficuty finding housing for a person and family to grow. High rent, not adding savings, cannot buy and build equity. Leads to transience.”

• So many teachers need this. My fiancé is born and raised, owns a local thriving business, and has a large amount of

Investing in public educators affects the quality of education in Hawaiʻi

• Having an affordable home that you are excited to go home to really helps with our mental well-being. It helps our performance at work if our living situations are in place and reasonable.

• The increase in cost of housing negates any home ownership for me and my spouse and dependents; the recent pay increase is minimal when considering the cost of living even before inflation. Hawaiʻi DOE is no more or less at risk of a collapse than the mainland because of economics. Public education as we know it is in transition and the professional

quality of education is being compromised to corporate interests which will be requiring facilitators not educators in a system that limits life long learning. Housing is only part of the problem. Ignorance and arrogance in academia and politics is the biggest part of the problem.

“Teachers are leaving in droves because there is no affordable housing. It is affecting our children’s learning experiences because there are teaching positions that are left unfilled all year.”

• The housing situation is a shame, and sadly, reflective of the greed that will continue to erode this fantastic culture: even the locals will one day have to move after being priced/taxed out of their homes. If unchecked it will make the teacher shortage even more of a problem and it will fuel greater teacher turnover. It is not good for Kauaʻi/Hawaiʻi, at all.

• The commute to the westside from Kauaʻi CC would be taxing after a while, but affordability might outweigh that. It is really sad that TEACHERS cannot find an affordable place to live here. Teachers. In. America. Cannot.

Afford. Housing. Something is wrong with this picture. Thank you for helping with housing situation on Kauaʻi. I hope that there is a group also pushing the state to actually increase our SALARY...it’s so low!!! That would actually be helpful. :).

• Housing options for teachers at Waimea Canyon Middle School is huge. Our students need teachers and substitute teachers. People struggle to find affordable housing. The school climate is largely impacted by this issue. The administration and teachers have to work sooo hard to keep up with the deficit this issue influences.

More housing is needed in Kauaʻi and the state

• I think it would be great to have more housing available for teachers/school staff build on Kauaʻi CC campus. I feel it will end up benefiting teachers in Līhuʻe (Kauaʻi High, Chiefess) more than those on the westside however. I know not every problem can be solved at once, but it would be great if we could have housing options for westside teacher retention as well. Mahalo for all you do!

• Need options on the westside. Another option is providing housing stipend to help bridge income to cost of living gap on island. Thank you for you consideration.

• I would be very interested in a westside housing plan.

• Will this opportunity be available on other islands too?

• It is extremely hard for teachers to find housing on the north shore that is affordable and near their work place. Teachers who rent are living in fear every day that rent will be raised to an amount that is not feasible to pay

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or will be kicked out due to home being converted to vacation rental.

• While it’s GREAT that an option for Kauaʻi CC students/faculty and DOE teachers to live at/near the Kauaʻi CC campus is in the works, I really feel that the West Kauaʻi community would need housing here on the westside to keep those teachers who are working in our west complex schools. A lot of our new teachers who struggle with housing also depend on the Kauaʻi Bus or carpooling with co-workers to get to and from work. Gas can also get very expensive if one is driving to and from Līhuʻe daily. My brother owns a duplex (each unit with 3 bedrooms) in Waimea town and while he would love to help teachers on the Westside, but his property manager advised him not to rent out to “several teachers” because they oftentimes break their lease leaving others to cover the bill. He’s not lying - having worked in the west complex for 15 years now, turnover at our schools are high! There has to be a way for the DOE to step in to make it more manageable for those teachers willing to room together to rent out available units - because there are locals who are willing to be part of the solution. Also, I don’t know what the criteria is to be considered a Hardto-Fill district/complex area?? While I am at WCMS and my children attend Kekaha - it has become commonplace to see teachers leave/resign during the first quarter of school or midyear. I know some hard-to-fill districts may include a stipend to help teachers relocate to such areas. I do think some people would find it more manageable to finish the school year out

with a stipend so that schools/staff are not left with figuring out how to cover entire vacant lines and students are left without highly qualified teachers where valuable learning time is lost.

Suggestions for future housing

• I think the terms of lease is going to be important and will need careful consideration. Tenants must have an active contract with Kauaʻi CC or DOE and should not be allowed to sublet outside of persons already on the lease (life partners must be on the lease as well at the time of lease signing.

Housing examples

• When I worked overseas, our school provided (on-campus) housing for the first year which eased the stress of moving to a foreign country and not knowing where we’d live. In many ways teaching on Kauaʻi is like teaching internationally WITH THE EXCEPTION of housing. This would be a great way to not only eliminate the stressor of housing (or lack there of) but also give an additional incentive to prospective candidates.

• The model my old school used allowed us to be in the on-campus housing for one year guaranteed then we could either find housing off-campus or put our names into a lottery for any apartments that remained after all open positions were filled.

• Many of the other staff are also in need of housing that have been here for YEARS... There should be a subsidized option also whereby state absorbs a portion to landlords OR simply “cap” what landlords can charge teachers/teachers-in-training at

colleges.

• I would encourage the planners to build separate housing options for couples/families and separate housing options for single renters.

“Here’s an idea. Please consider recruiting local ‘host’ families for when new teachers first arrive on island. Maybe retired couples who have extra rooms in their homes and are interested in supplementing their income in exchange for housing new teachers. They could show teachers around the island, get them acclimated, and house them until the teachers get on their feet.”

• A single family or duplex unit would be adequate housing for married teachers.

Other

• Thank you!

• Many of the questions didn’t apply as we own our home.

• This is very helpful for me - a low cost and

safe place to stay. I am hoping this will be realized.

• Mahalo for thinking about us, educators.

• I think it would be a fantastic idea for teachers/ students who need a place to live. Though it wouldn’t impact me, I know it could greatly impact several of my friends/colleagues.

• N/A

• Educator housing needs to be built regardless of what these surveys say.

• I’m not interested in living at Kauaʻi CC.

• My spouse and I have our own house but I am answering the rest of the questions considering what if I did not have a house, what I would do or feel.

• A housing project is a fantastic idea.

• Firstly, this survey gives little consideration to couples.

• I strongly support this teacher housing concept.

Summary of Findings and Recommendations

Talk Stories

A summary of findings from the talk stories are listed below:

Benefits of student and teacher housing to Kauaʻi CC:

• Student independence, well-being, and academic success.

• Student and faculty retention

• Ability to grow non-credit and international programs.

• Less money, less commute time required by all.

• A stronger campus community.

Alignment with specific programs or initiatives:

• Nursing

• Waiʻaleʻale program

• Agriculture/NZ Otago partnership

• Evening, summer, weekend courses

• Safe space for LGBTQ+ students

• Building and operation could connect to business, hospitality, facilities management, construction technology, and culinary programs.

What would incentize on-campus living:

• Independent living for students

• Family units for teachers

• Community

• Walkability

• Affordability

• Sustainability

Primary concerns:

• Affordability

• Safety

• Eligibility

• Housing type

• Duration

• Success of other P3 student/teacher housing models

Surveys

A summary of the 301 survey responses and key findings are included below:

Identified need:

• Students have a high percentage in need of rental housing.

» 80% live in rental units.

» Among student responses, 1% are experiencing homelessness.

» Least likely to have a spouse and/or dependents.

» Only 25% of students live independently - alone or with their spouse and/or dependents.

» Most likely to live in rental units shared with other family members.

» Most currently live in 3-bedroom unitsmost likely in a shared housing situation.

• DOE teachers have a high percentage in need of rental housing.

» 69% live in rental units.

» Among DOE teacher responses, 2% are experiencing homelessness.

» Nearly half live independently - alone or with their spouse and/or dependents.

» 30% live in a rental unit shared with other family members.

» DOE teachers have the highest percentage across all respondent groups, of those living with housemates or roommates.

» Most live in 3-bedroom units.

• Faculty have the lowest percentage in need of rental housing.

» 70% live in housing that they own.

» Only 27% live in rental units.

» Among faculty responses, 2% are experiencing homelessness.

» 60% of faculty live independently - alone or with their spouse and/or dependents.

» Most currently live in 3-bedroom units

Group with most immediate desire:

• DOE teacher renters had the highest average likelihood of signing a lease for the upcoming AY (3.58 out of 5).

• Kauaʻi CC faculty renters had the highest percentage of “Very Likely” (5 out of 5) but also the highest percentage of “Not Likely” (1 out of 5). They had the second highest average of likelihood of signing a lease (3.4 out of 5).

• Kauaʻi CC student renters had the lowest average likelihood of signing a lease (3.33 out of 5). Possibly because they have family to support them financially while attending school.

Most desired unit types:

• Students’ first preference was for 1-bedroom units and second preference for 2-bedroom units.

• DOE teachers’ and faculty’s first preference was for 2-bedroom units and then 1-bedroom units.

Rent thresholds per group:

• DOE teachers had the highest rent thresholds across all unit types while students had the lowest rent thresholds.

• Students (renters only)

» Private 1-bedroom: average: $752.78; max: $1,400.00.

» Private 2-bedroom: average: $974.07; max: $2,000.00.

• Faculty (renters only)

» Private 1-bedroom: average: $1,212.50; max: $2,000.00.

» Private 2-bedroom: average: $1,537.50; max: $2,200.00.

• DOE Teachers (renters only)

» Private 1-bedroom: average: $1,262.32; max: $2,000.00.

» Private 2-bedroom: average: $1,577.78; max: $3,000.00.

Most desired lease type:

• 12-month lease was the first preference across all three groups.

• For students and DOE:

» 2nd preference - AY lease

» 3rd preference - Semester lease

• Faculty:

» 2nd preference - Semester lease

» 3rd preference - AY lease

Most desired amenities (top 5):

• Across all three groups:

1. In-unit kitchen

2. Private bathroom

3. Option to live alone

4. Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.

5. Available parking

• Top amenities for Kauaʻi CC students:

1. Rent includes utilities

2. Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.

3. Private bathroom

4. Option to live alone

5. Available parking

• Top amenities for Kauaʻi CC faculty:

1. In-unit kitchen

2. Option to live alone

3. Private bathroom

4. Available parking

5. Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.

• Top amenities for DOE teachers:

1. Proximity to campus, grocery, employment, etc.

2. Private bathroom

3. In-unit kitchen

4. Available parking

5. Option to live alone

Interviews

The following recommendations were compiled through interviews with representatives from student housing and development companies.

Financial

• Housing must make a profit.

» Consider typical revenue sources which includes rentals, food service, beverage contracts, washer/dryer center.

• There needs to be an in-depth analysis of building costs and operations and maintenance cost, including the build, appliances, furniture, housing staff, maintenance, renovation, and emergency/ contingency.

• HHFDC offers rental housing credits.

• State of Hawaiʻi can provide CIP funding if student housing revenue can cover O&M.

» See a recent state funding precedent: California recently appropriated $1.X billion for on-campus housing.

• Clear incentives for private partners need to be identified.

• Bond financing may come with restrictions. How or will the project be bond financed?

• It is important to provide housing options at multiple price points.

• Consider UH developing the project as a single owner and offering leases to DOE teachers rather than a joint/partnered project.

• Developer may consider creating a non-profit, then establishing a ground lease with UHCC that matches their 40-year financing. UHCC wil then take over the project after the 40 years.

Design and Development

• Consider a phased approach in order to hedge risks.

• Kauaʻi CC and UHCC has expressed interests in mixed-use for retail, restaurants, cafes, etc.

• Higher density projects reflect higher costs efficiency. However, Kauaʻi CC committee has said that Kauaʻi CC is not expected to grow. Kauaʻi CC student body is less than 1,500 and has experienced a decline in the last 5 years.

• Minimize single-occupancy units, co-living units are more efficient.

• “Cluster” units (single-occupancy or doubleoccupancy rooms in a shared unit) are good.

• Encourage community building by providing gathering spaces, communal kitchens per floor or per building (instead of per unit).

• At the beginning of the project, determine whether air conditioning will be provided.

• Living on Kauaʻi requires parking.

• P3 is an option, but there are currently no good examples of non-military P3 projects in Hawaiʻi.

• Required are: conflict management, programs, RA.

CONCLUSION

• Kauaʻi CC campus can take advantage of its large property size. Consider lower density, cost-efficient building types (for example, 2 to 3-story walk-ups or townhouses).

• Consider offering multiple project area sizes for developers to propose development options for. More land area may increase feasibility or profitability.

• The project is attractive to developers. There are multiple interested groups of renters, big demand for affordable housing, and there is large, available space on campus.

Operations and Maintenance

• Operations and maintenance costs should be included in the overall cost projection.

• Mechanical and plumbing issues are inevitable, but having a thorough maintenance plan and investing in efficient appliances/ furniture/materials will help to keep the costs down in the long run.

• Develop 1-year and 10-year maintenance plans to address major and minor facility maintenance, repairs, and renovations.

• It is more cost efficient to do small maintenance efforts instead of expansive, or emergency maintenance.

• Operations costs also including staffing throughout the life of the project. Some staff required are: conflict management, programs, RA.

Market Considerations

• Consider where students are coming from. On-island students are unlikely to need housing. Many commute to campus. The additional Kauaʻi CC and DOE teacher housing demand will help to fill-in any gap in student demand.

• Kauaʻi CC will benefit from addressing a niche in the housing market. The project may benefit

from identifying a specific program/department that could be supported by housing.

Hawaiʻi’s Past Housing Projects

• UH Hilo has had problems with keeping units filled because some housing projects are far from campus, sometimes located across a major highway.

• Maui College’s housing project did not meet the demands of its intended occupants. The project was recently converted into lowincome housing.

• Frear Hall pre-design included student engagement. The engagement team found that:

» Students had little to no concept of price and operational costs.

» Students wanted amenities such as pools, basketball courts, weight rooms, etc.

» There is less need for stoves and fridges for students.

• UH Mānoa accommodates 3,700 of 18,000 enrolled students (pre-COVID).

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CONCLUSION

Conclusion

Our outreach revealed a need and interest in on-campus housing from Kauaʻi CC and DOE stakeholders. Small virtual talk story/focus groups with students, faculty/staff, and administrators and responses from the digital survey confirmed this. Even respondents who do not need housing, offered support for the idea. The more critical question is feasibility. While this is not a feasibility study, initial conversations with developers indicate that a public private partnership would be feasible, especially if the project included mixed housing types to help subsidize student and teacher housing, and options to leverage a larger footprint, given the availability of land.

Research on national trends revealed a precedent for major state funding for on-campus housing, and a variety of housing models recently built on community college campuses. While occupancy data was not available for many of these precedents, the ones that did provide data, indicated 99% occupancy rates.

This study focused on establishing Kauaʻi CC and DOE need, and requires additional work to determine the full feasibility of a new housing project. The following steps or studies are recommended:

• Planning study to understand neighborhood/ community, regulatory, site, and infrastructure issues related to various potential development sites on campus.

• Site selection process to evaluate all potential sites, costs, and impacts.

• Development study to include a market study and a pro forma for different housing models to begin to determine criteria for the development and an RFP.

• Design, development, and sustainability workshop to gather subject matter experts to discuss aspirations for the project related to climate change, sustainability, resilience, place-making, and identity goals.

• Strategy meeting with UHCC and DOE to determine who will advocate for the project. Project needs advocacy to continue.

• Programming workshop with Kauaʻi CC stakeholder groups to ensure fit and alignment with Kauaʻi CC needs and programs. Research on other residential learning center models if Kauaʻi CC is interested in an integrated program and facility approach.

• Kauaʻi CC risk assessment and/or risk management plan related to on-campus housing. What is the university liable for as the landowner? What is the developer liable for as the operator?

These proposed programming, planning, and development studies represent critical next steps to this needs study, which will invite planners, designers, and developers to explore a range of solutions to meet the needs stated in this report.