The Commons

The Commons is Marquette’s newest residence hall. The facility is a state-of-the-art residence hall with 890 beds and study lounges on each floor across two residence towers. These towers connect through the lower levels of commonly shared space including large dining facility open 24 hours daily, a first -floor lounge, a chapel and multi-faith worship space, and smart classrooms.

Marquette University Inclusion Goals

Goals:

• 10% MWBE

• 15% of hours worked performed by Minority and Women Workers

• Apprentices

• Workers living in high poverty zip codes

• Engage a Marquette Student as an Intern.

Achieved:

• 14.7% MWBE

• 18.4% of hours performed by Minority and Women Workers

• 154 Apprentices

• 167 Workers living in high poverty zip codes performed 9% of hours worked

• 3 Marquette students employed as Interns.

Cross created the Supplier and Workforce Diversity Inclusion plan for Marquette University and managed the compliance on this project.