When Ottawa University posted record enrollment this Fall, housing was an issue and they had to house some students in a local motel. Campus President, Dr. Reggies Wenyika, who also serves on the Ottawa Planning Commission, says the City and the University realize the issue:
Wenyika says OU is exploring the idea of building an additional dorm on campus and is also looking at off campus housing. The City of Ottawa, in the meantime, is attempting to sell open lots for development and is entertaining the proposal of a new 57 unit housing addition in the 1800 block of South Elm.