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Peter Gatto Talks Expanding UNLV Housing, Building Living-Learning Communities, and Advancing Student Preparedness
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Dr. Sammie Scales interviews Peter Gatto, Director for Housing and Residential Life at UNLV. Gatto details his 16-year career in student affairs, highlighting his recent positions at Lamar University and FIU. His vision for UNLV involves expanding housing capacity to 5,000 beds and constructing a new first-year residence hall within 3-5 years. Plans include implementing themed communities as living-learning environments, increasing faculty presence, and launching the "Rebel Learning Lounge." Additionally, Gatto emphasizes emergency preparedness, citing past incidents at UNR and Lamar, and the importance of rapid response to student needs.
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