Arizona State University accepts thousands of dollars from owners of off-campus residences that benefit from the schools endorsement, even though some such complexes are the sites of alcohol-related arrests, noise complaints, and disorderly conduct, according to an Arizona Republic review of data.
From the story: “Off-campus rental properties listed as Good Neighbors receive exclusive access twice a year at campus housing fairs, a spot on the university's website and direct-mail advertising sent by ASU to students. The more the complexes pay, the more marketing benefits they receive. ASU's website promotes rental properties in the Good Neighbor Program, telling parents and students the sites are ‘committed to initiatives that promote safety, security, and sustainability.’ But in practice, the principal requirement to receive the Good Neighbor designation is to pay ASU.”
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