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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Oregon's economy roaring at 'full throttle,' state economists say ... Jeld-Wen files to go public with stock offering ... Massive rehearsal planned for Northwest mega-quake, tsunami ... Oregon's economy roaring at 'full throttle,' state economists say ... Jeld-Wen files to go public with stock offering ... Massive rehearsal planned for Northwest mega-quake, tsunami ... CORVALLIS Oregon State University offers dorm for recovering addicts Comment By Andrew Theen The Oregonian MailTribune.com By Andrew Theen The Oregonian Posted Jun. 2, 2016 at 7:22 PM By Andrew Theen The Oregonian Posted Jun. 2, 2016 at 7:22 PM » Social News PORTLAND — Oregon State University will open an on-campus dorm this fall specifically designed for students recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. The university said it believes the new housing and support center is the first of its kind in Oregon, at either a private or public institution. OSU is converting the Dixon Lodge, a former student co-op living center, into the new dorm, which it is calling The Recovery and Learning Community. OSU alumnus Tom Skoro and his wife Joan are funding the center. The cost of the donation wasn't immediately made available. John Ruyak, OSU's alcohol, drug and recovery specialist in the student health services office, said the housing and support center will provide a more supportive living environment for students in recovery. "Through a unified community, we seek to strengthen students' sobriety and support their success as academics, leaders, and community members," he said in a statement. OSU already has a Collegiate Recovery Community, where students can get services, hang out with fellow students recovering from addictions, and book private rooms to "socialize in a sober environment." But Steve Clark, a university spokesman, said separate living quarters are a necessary next step. "There are students with drug and alcohol addictions who are in recovery and they're not being well-served by universities across the nation," Clark said. While not all first-year students use and abuse alcohol or drugs in the dorms, Clark said, some students "may not be as mature in an independent living arrangement." The new housing center will ideally be a mix of younger students and older non-traditional students who Clark said "have more of an experience with life." In the first year, OSU expects nine students to live in the newly configured Dixon Lounge, with up to 24 students eventually moving into the dorm. OSU is also providing scholarship opportunities for some students, Clark said, to bring down the cost of living. He said the dorms, in some cases, will be less expensive than student housing, which can cost from $5,000 to $10,000, not including food plans. Students can move in this fall, and OSU said it still has space available. By Andrew Theen The Oregonian MailTribune.com By Andrew Theen The Oregonian Posted Jun. 2, 2016 at 7:22 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501