Timeline

Tiny Housing Project

Tiny Housing Project pitched at at faculty meeting by Boylan as part of the "Chair's Idea Pot"
Two follow-up brainstorming sessions on the project were held
Tiny Housing Project, along with other ideas from the "Idea Pot," was presented to EPC of the Board of Trustees at the May meeting
- EPC requested a more fully developed proposal on the Tiny Housing Project

With input from interested parties, Boylan developed a draft proposal on the Tiny Housing Project (see proposal in Handouts)

Boylan presented Tiny Housing Project proposal to the EPC of the Board of Trustees at their October meeting; EPC agreed to move forward with the plans
President's Office agreed to fund $2,500 budget for planning during Fall 2015 semester
Kick-off meeting held 11/5; various stakeholders represented (see presentation and meeting notes in Handouts)

Student planning team assembled and started to work on project.
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) launched March 2016.
Student planning team worked on tiny house design with architect Jeremy Beatty and construction consultant Ed Petrus.
Team researched various aspects of the project, including zoning and code issues and green building design.
Team hosted tiny house construction expert Bill Rockhill on campus.
Team presented about project to various groups (Shenango on the Green, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Professional Networking Symposium).

Olivia Sniezek worked as the team's summer student worker.
Team participated in various outreach events (Fireworks Festival, Summerfest).
Team maintained active social media presence over the summer.
Team hosted two update meetings that were well attended by community members.
Collaboration with New Castle School of Trades was formalized, and work on the trailer began.
Boylan presented on project to Lawrence County Boroughs leadership.
Boylan completed draft detailed budget for tiny house.