Hannah Keller, Senior 

“In terms of snow removal, I don’t think that staff does a great job, because they plow the roads before the sidewalks and most of us are walking to class. I have some grace for them because I think it’s probably more challenging than we know, and we don’t know how much they actually have to deal with on top of removing snow. Being someone who has taken a couple of slides down the hill outside of Gardner, I would like to see an improvement on the snow removal aspect and how quickly we’re getting it done. Are we actually salting the sidewalks? Overall, accessibility for me as someone with a minor disability, I would say there is a need for more accessibility with handicap spaces on campus having no parking from midnight to 5 AM. While I am not directly impacted by that, students’ disabilities don’t go away for five hours in the middle of the night. It’s going to be there 24/7, every single day.” 

Ella Hostetler, Senior 

“Winter on campus can be rough, but I know the maintenance crews work really hard to keep things clear. Still, snow removal isn’t always consistent, and some sidewalks and entrances stay covered in ice for days. I’ve slipped a few times just walking to class, and I can’t imagine how tough it must be for students with mobility challenges. Ramps and curb cuts are often buried, making campus harder to navigate than it should be. That said, I really respect the workers who are out there in freezing temperatures at all hours trying to clear paths. They do a lot with limited resources, but it seems like they need more support—maybe more staff or better equipment—to stay on top of things. Even outside of winter, accessibility could be improved. Some buildings have heavy doors with no automatic openers, slow elevators, and cramped spaces. If the college invested more in both accessibility and maintenance resources, it would be great for everyone.”  

Emma Wray, Junior  

“You know, I’ve noticed that while campus accessibility has gotten better over the years, there are still some real challenges, especially in the winter. When snow and ice aren’t cleared quickly or thoroughly, it leaves sidewalks and entrances super slippery or even blocked. For people with disabilities, even everyday things like getting to class become unnecessarily hard. And honestly, even for those of us without disabilities, trying to navigate icy walkways is both frustrating and kind of dangerous. It’s not just about winter, though. There are still some overall accessibility issues on campus. Some of the older buildings either don’t have elevators or, if they do, they’re often slow and unreliable. I really appreciate the effort the college has put in so far, but there’s definitely room for improvement.” 

Tyler Lucas, Sophomore 

“As a college student, I’ve noticed that accessibility on campus can be challenging at times, especially during the winter months when snow and ice aren’t always cleared right away. Slippery sidewalks and blocked entrances can make it difficult for students with mobility challenges to navigate safely. Even for those without disabilities, uneven or poorly maintained pathways can make getting to class frustrating. Beyond winter conditions, general accessibility on campus could still be improved. Some older buildings lack automatic doors, elevators can be slow or unreliable, and certain classrooms aren’t designed with accessibility in mind. While the college has made progress in some areas, there’s still work to be done to ensure that every student, regardless of ability, can move around campus comfortably and safely.”