Phase 1 is expected to cost $20 million.

Phase 2 will focus on the Cafe and Athletics Building Expansion as detailed in the Campus Master Plan. Fundraising for Phase 2 will commence after Phase 1 construction is complete.

The Board considered several factors when deciding to begin Phase 1 with the Fine Arts Center. There is currently no dedicated Fine Arts space on campus, forcing athletics and fine arts to share space. Upon completion, many of the problems associated with limited space will be addressed. Finally, on a pragmatic level, construction at the back of campus will be far less disruptive than construction on the plaza