Photos courtesy of Sierra College (left), Lake Tahoe Community College (top right), San Jose Evergreen Community College (bottom right).

When it comes to housing-related staffing challenges, community colleges are no exception. Just like four-year universities and K-12 school districts, California’s community colleges are struggling to recruit, retain, and replace faculty and staff amid skyrocketing housing costs. In this thought leadership essay, B&D workforce housing experts Matt Bohannon and Al Grazioli make the case for workforce housing as a powerful tool to address this growing issue. From on-campus rental units to down payment assistance, the authors explore practical, scalable solutions tailored to the unique needs of community colleges. 

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A sneak peek at the newly-renovated spaces inside the Library and Technology Center of Monterey Community College. Photo credit: Amanda Adams.

Monterey Peninsula College has officially reopened its Library Technology Center, unveiling a transformed space designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s students. Following a multi-phase renovation and a spring 2025 re-opening ceremony, the upgraded facility now features expanded academic support areas, STEM learning environments, a Math Learning Center, and modern infrastructure improvements—all aimed at fostering student success. Located on California’s central coast, the college serves a diverse student body across the Monterey Peninsula region. Brailsford & Dunlavey is proud to have played a role in bringing this exciting vision to life.



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Faced with evolving student needs and ongoing financial pressures, many community colleges are rethinking how they manage campus facilities like recreation centers, student unions, and housing. Some are turning to third-party operators to help balance operational efficiency with student engagement goals. One such partner is CENTERS, a B&D company, which has recently expanded its work with two-year institutions to support mission-aligned management strategies across a range of campus assets.

ABOUT: Established in 1998 by Brailsford & Dunlavey, CENTERS was the first company in the U.S. to provide campus center management services for campus life facilities including sports venues, recreation and wellness facilities, student centers, performing arts venues, conference facilities, and more. Visit or View for more info. 

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