Campus Life

Best Western

Nestled on the harbor in downtown Kenosha, the Best Western living option allows students flexibility and a more independent living style. Approximately 90 students enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, private bathrooms, housekeeping once a week, and access to the pool and hot tub. Structured similarly to a residence hall, the Best Western is staffed by two Resident Assistants and an Assistant Hall Director.

Less expensive than a traditional on-campus residence hall, the Best Western living option is designed to meet the needs of working students and student teachers.

Hall Director

Joe Rolnicki

Floors/Wings

4: Co-ed
5: Co-ed

Amenities

Best Western residents enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, private bathrooms, housekeeping once a week, and unlimited access to the pool and hot tub. With laundry facilities on site, students experience everything that a traditional residence hall offers and more. Unlike campus-situated residence halls, the Best Western does not close during the academic year. Students who have part-time jobs, student teaching, or other commitments can remain in housing during school break periods.

Room Furnishings

Two students occupy each room at the Best Western. Each room features:

  • Cable-ready television with full cable, including three Showtime movie channels
  • A desk or table workstation area
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Two double/full-size beds complete with sheets, pillows and blankets
  • Two telephones with separate voice mail options for each resident
  • Free high speed Internet
  • A dresser/credenza for storage
  • In addition to the provisions above, students may bring their own small refrigerators and microwaves, dressers, desks or other storage containers.

Programs

Residence Life staff at the Best Western assist with the development of community and provide educational and social programs for their residents, as well as serve as a campus and community resource. The Best Western has an Assistant Hall Director and two Resident Assistants. The staff is equipped to ease the college adjustment for all students, offering hall activities and special event programs, while maintaining a healthy living/learning community for all residents.

Activities in the past have included:

  • Room tours
  • Halloween pumpkin painting
  • A trip to the Jelly Belly Factory
  • Walk for Arthritis
  • Hall sweatshirts/T-shirts
  • Midnight bowling
  • Holiday decorating
  • Spring picnic
  • Pool party
  • Final exams study lounge

Additional Information

Meal Plan
The Best Western living option does not include a traditional campus meal plan. This is the only living option provided by Carthage where students have a choice of whether or not to purchase a meal plan. This is most advantageous for students with special dietary concerns, or for students who eat less than the meals afforded by the traditional meal plan. Most students purchase an optional meal plan that allows them to eat lunch and/or additional meals on campus. Students interested in purchasing a meal plan should contact the Business Office at (262) 551-6200.

Telephone Service
Local phone calls (not including Racine, Wis.) are free of charge. Long distance phone service is charged per call. Students often utilize calling cards and cell phones.

Contact Information

Pricing
Contact the Carthage Business Office at (262) 551-6200.

Housing
Contact the Carthage Dean of Students Office at (262) 551-5800.

Request the Best Western Living Option on your Resident Student Questionnaire.