Hattiesburg Campus Student Housing Study - Student Housing Needs Assessment

2026-11-03

Off - campus Market Analysis : The off ‐ campus market analysis will include both primary and secondary research to understand market conditions , including local off ‐ campus offerings , trends , and future plans for development . The information will be used to inform the Plan ’ s findings and ultimate recommendations . The tool will be constructed in a way that allows the Department to regularly refresh the data after the planning effort is completed . Survey Implementation and Analysis : SUCCESSFUL VENDOR will work with USM HRL to develop and implement an Internet - based survey to better understand students ’ current patterns and future preferences related to housing . This process will provide SUCCESSFUL VENDOR with enhanced clarity of the target market ’ s decision - making process when it comes to housing , specifically with regard to the relative importance of facility configuration and available amenities . The results of this process will help inform the Department ’ s future plans for how funds are allocated in an effort to elevate the overall housing experience on campus . Recommendations , Socialization , and Documentation : SUCCESSFUL VENDOR will prepare and deliver a final presentation to the University ’ s key stakeholders that is intended to summarize the results of the planning process and clearly define required next steps . SUCCESSFUL VENDOR will also develop a briefing memorandum , outlining findings and recommendations from the planning effort . SUCCESSFUL VENDOR ’ s documentation will provide a written narrative of the planning effort , helping to memorialize the process and support the broad circulation of its recommended next steps . The document will be carefully reviewed by SUCCESSFUL VENDOR ’ s Quality Control Officer .

Mississippi

2026-04-29