The University has been looking at the demolition of these halls, which would have the net effect of displacing a large segment of the honors students. It is true that the two halls are quite old and they would have to undergo extensive renovations to stay up to code. One candidate for EMU president said he had built an honors college at a previous institution that built on the existing honors program. The college was implemented over a period of several years, and included the residence option for students. Such an addition to EMU community would benefit those students who came to our school for special opportunities just like this one.
Honor students deserve to live amongst themselves.
By expanding the current program to full-fledged college status, the University will truly be fulfilling the commitments that they offer incoming honor students.