Challenge 21 to Host “Community Conversation” at UA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Challenge 21’s community politics team will facilitate a “community conversation” at The University of Alabama on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The discussion will focus on the impact of planned enrollment increases at UA on the University and Tuscaloosa communities.

The program will begin at 6 p.m. in the rotunda of Carmichael Hall on the UA campus.

Student organizers Christina Corley and Amanda McMillan invited Challenge 21’s community politics team to facilitate the meeting on campus as the first step in a plan to better engage the student body in campus decision-making. The discussion is open to students, faculty, staff and the Tuscaloosa community.

Discussion will focus on a variety of questions, including the impact of enrollment growth on such areas as academics, social activities, residential life, transportation, recreational activities, service and leadership activities, safety and security and financial costs.