THE 2017 FOCUS CONFERENCE WRAPS UP WITH THE 10TH ANNUAL CAMMY AWARDS

This January, we hosted another successful gathering of our General Managers and operations leaders at the 2017 FOCUS Conference and CAmmy Awards. The eighth annual national conference, whose title stands for “Fostering Our Communities’ Ultimate Success,” was held on January 23–26, 2017 at the beautiful (and possibly haunted) Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas.

The week was filled with interactive training sessions focused on how our team can create successful communities and build a bright future for ourselves and our company. Events and group discussions allowed attendees to learn from the experts, connect with one another, and network with our valued sponsoring partners.

Some highlights included kicking off the conference with an inspirational keynote from FranklinCovey’s Harvey Young on the “Speed of Trust,” the abduction of Chief Operating Officer Scott Duckett and the team’s challenge to search downtown Austin for clues on his whereabouts, and even a very special visit from the Black and Pink Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

The week wrapped up with a night to remember at the CAmmy Awards, where corporate employees and General Managers (and property employees via a live feed) joined together to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the past year, including some of the property awards below:

• Overcoming the Odds (Property) — Fairway View Team
• Property of the Year (Under 500 Beds) — The Knox
• Property of the Year (Over 500 Beds) — The Highlands
• Rookie Property of the Year — First Street Place
• Students First^® Achievement — Republic at Sam Houston
• Resident Voice Award — 42North, AXIS 360, Broad Street Commons, Campus Pointe, First Street Place, Northgate Lakes, One Easton, The Domain, The Marq, Tobin Lofts
• Achievement in Revenue Management — The Beacon,  The Verge, Republic at Sam Houston, The Highlands, Campus Pointe, Northgate Lakes, 318 Commons, Titan Court
• 100% Occupancy Goal — Northgate Lakes, The Highlands
• Resident Retention Goal— Fairway View, Millennium

CREATING AND SUPPORTING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS

As part of our continued drive to lead the way in helping our residents succeed and adding value to the Campus Advantage experience, we have just launched two exciting new career initiatives. First, we have partnered with ThincCareers, a national career services firm, to provide access to career agents for residents as well as pop-up career centers at our properties. Dozens of pop-up career centers have already taken place, and hundreds of students have been directly served at these live events. On April 1, Campus Advantage launched a career success portal that includes job search tools, instant job alerts and matches, online career management, resume development, social media development, company research, interview skills, career assessments, document libraries, and online workshops for career transition. With these resources and our unparalleled level of service, signing a lease at a Campus Advantage property is an investment in our residents’ futures!

CAMPUS ADVANTAGE GIVES BACK

In the first 5 years as a National Corporate Team Partner with Relay For Life, Campus Advantage team members and residents raised $200,000 for the American Cancer Society. Team members around the country are holding fundraisers, shaving their heads, and reaching out to friends, family, and the community to raise money for this worthy cause! In the 2017 Relay For Life season, Campus Advantage has more than 50 teams nationwide and is already well on its way to our 2017 goal of $50,000 raised. Click here to donate today!

CAMPUS ADVANTAGE WELCOMES 13 NEW PROPERTIES

Thirteen new properties have been added to the portfolio. In taking on these projects, we’re excited to introduce our award-winning Students First^® program to an expanding student base and demonstrate our proven operations expertise.

25 EAST

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At 25 East, residents can enjoy off-campus living that supports their goals in every way — from the 24-hour business center to the resort-style swimming pool.

• Michigan State University
• 654 beds

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS

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University Heights is a social student community ideally located for students in Birmingham, with amenities that feel like home.

• University of Alabama at Birmingham
• 573 beds

LIV+ ARLINGTON

Liv+ is a new development currently under construction for delivery in fall 2018.

• University of Texas at Arlington
• 789 beds

Campus Advantage recently created a new Asset Management team within the Investments division in response to market demand and the increase in asset manager role requests. Campus Advantage also announced the promotion of Jennifer Cassidy to Senior Vice President. In this new role, Jennifer will oversee the new Asset Management team and manage the execution of the strategic plan identified for each asset, while both guiding and demonstrating the Campus Advantage mission to lead the world in creating successful communities. Additionally, she will work hand in hand with the operations team to continually identify opportunities to create value and further enhance the strategic plan for each asset. Joining Jennifer on the Asset Management team are Chris Semper, Director of Investments, and Erin Westhoff, Vice President of Asset Management.

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