Fenn tower cleveland oh

It also gave the college a prestigious "Euclid Avenue" address. Fenn Tower became known as "the campus in the clouds" and contained classrooms, a library, a gymnasium, a pool, student lounges, and other amenities-- all within its vertical confines. Throughout its history Fenn College never operated at a deficit. However, by increasing operating costs, competition from the new community college, and rumors of a possible state takeover placed Fenn in severe financial straits. During James Rhodes' campaign for governor, he proposed that there should be a state university within a 30 mile radius of every citizen.

At that time the nearest state university to Cleveland was Kent State. On December 18, , Governor Rhodes signed legislation creating Ohio's seventh state university, Cleveland State University, and announced the appointment of a board of trustees with James Nance as chairman. Winslow, a Great Lakes shipping magnate, and G.

Herrick, a business man and largest stockholder of the Cleveland Railway Company. Ironically, this onetime self-contained skyscraper "campus" that replaced a residential section ultimately marked a turning point in the transformation of CSU when it became the first new housing aimed at building toward a residential campus.

For full functionality please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Need Help? Get Directions. Only at Fenn Tower will you find the privacy, freedom and academic environment you are seeking, coupled with the lifestyle of a luxurious student community.

The First-Year Residential Experience at Cleveland State University is a year-long, residentially-based program designed to help students learn valuable information about college life and the University and to establish a foundation for success in and outside the classroom. Students in the Program live in select residence halls and buildings with their first-year classmates and have the opportunity to participate in programming designed to meet the unique needs of first-year students.

The objectives of this first-year program include facilitating the transition to campus life, providing opportunities to make connections with peers, promoting healthy living by helping develop physical and emotional wellness skills, and fostering a sense of community and belonging. For the academic year, Cleveland State will offer the first-year program to all students in Fenn Tower and Buildings 1 and 2 of Euclid Commons.