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Local Named to Head Up Campus Living Villages in New Zealand

Mediacom

Wednesday 23 May 2007, 8:47PM

By Mediacom

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With Campus Living Villages’ interests in New Zealand expanding, the

company has appointed respected and well-known student accommodation

professional, Janet Thompson, as its General Manager of Operations in that

country.


Having joined Campus Living Villages (CLV) from the New Zealand University

sector in 2005, Ms Thompson has extensive experience in tertiary education and

student accommodation, as well as a strong background in senior management

within the public service.


“We are pleased to announce this appointment which will continue to

strengthen our strong partnerships with universities in New Zealand. Janet’s

passion for student accommodation along with her energy, drive and forward

thinking will benefit both the students and universities we are working with,”

said CLV Director of Operations, Tim Weston.


Ms Thompson’s expertise in student accommodation includes strategic

development,operational management, student facilities and services, pastoral

care and events.


“Campus Living Villages is committed to adding to the overall student

experience. Our dedication to high quality accommodation and student life

programs significantly enhances a student’s enjoyment of tertiary study and

life on campus. These are factors which help attract students to individual

Universities,” said CLV General Manager of Operations, New Zealand, Janet

Thompson.


Campus Living Villages specialises in the integrated development, financing

and long-term operation of purpose-built accommodation for university students,

and is committed to providing the most exciting, safe and supportive

residential environments for students in Australia and New Zealand.


Working in partnership, CLV helps universities meet their increasing need

for student accommodation. CLV is a leader in the field of student housing,

owning and/or managing close to 7,000 beds in Australia and New Zealand, with a

further 20,000 owned and/or managed by Campus Living Villages Century in the

United States.