From the small changes of new paint to the big changes of new buildings, fall 2001 will not be any different. President David Burks said a new women's dorm is being considered and will be discussed at the May Board of Trustees meeting. If a new dorm is approved, it would be a twin to Shores and built to the north of the dorm, which was completed in August 2000. The parking lot on the east side would also be extended to Park Street. This addition on the south end of the building will include a larger weight room and other facilities.
Construction is scheduled to begin next month.
To many students' relief, there will be more parking added to the campus. The university has purchased land north of the science building, which will be paved this summer. Two existing buildings will undergo major renovations as well. The Mabee Business Building will be getting new carpet, wallpaper, paint and a new air conditioning system. The building has not undergone major renovations since it was built 19 years ago.