McPherson College — Local services in McPherson

The Athletic Center is easy to access, clean, quiet during JV, (seems empty). Very visible scoreboards. There's no adults, student reps, or anyone to go to if something happens or is needed. No concessions (for the JV team at least). It would be nice if there was a gift shop or at a minimum a tee shirt stand for guests so they could support not only their child, but the school... especially when driving hours for a game... it shows the lack of support and devalues the importance the school puts on the junior varsity sports (as that's the only time I've been in there). As for the campus, entry appears nice, but dorm repairs aren't taken care of, the RA is non existent and not supportive for the men, and you wouldn't know it's a faith based school bc rules/ boundaries aren't enforced. The campus constantly reeks of marijuana, outside the buildings. Kids are running around at all hours. No structure. No privacy or compatible room pairing. Broken items in room since move in fall semester, still not fixed despite reporting to RA and inquiring in office beginning of August 2022.

Deteriorating (holes, stains, and crumbling paint ) ceilings, walls, stained chairs, broken bed, small rooms, no adjoining bathroom, 1 plug in to share (maybe 2 in entire room), only 1 kitchen w/ only 1 microwave (no microwave allowed in rooms) available for entire dorm (3 floors), and is shut down if not taken care of (which I understand, but if organized there could be better accountability and those who took care of it could use it). Also, no one shows them hope to care for it and many are never shown, so how can you expect them to just know. Theft occurs within the dorms from laundry room, rooms, cars, etc, yet no one speaks up.

Cafeteria hours are shortened, food isn't fresh, there aren't healthy options at all times, it's not all you can eat, (they can bring a sandwich back to the room), so our kids are spending $100s in groceries/ month over what the school gets each semester (which is thousands) bc they are hungry and can't get enough food due to restricted hours, lack of options and inadequate/spoiled options.

Overall, there's Prentiss, but I think they need to get back to the faith based roots and have more guidance and accountability for their students and their safety! Also, something bringing the students together... to...

Awesome campus!! Beautifully laid out among the rolling Kansas hills.. small enough to have that home town feeling yet big enough to get a great education.. people locally are courteous, kind and polite.. justice center is here so it's a little safer I feel, low crime, a lot of local businesses to care for what ever you may want or think you need.. bowling alley, movie theater, hospital with a ER, many fast food places and hotels for family, loved ones to visit.. 35mph throughout the...

I'm a 43 yr old single mom and going back to College was very intimidating but the professors, staff and students are so accepting and welcoming. The science curriculum that I am in is very challenging and will teach and prepare me for a new career that I don't feel I would have gotten anywhere else. Additionally this college has a safe environment and clean campus....