University officials are quick to point out the cost orpotential funding sources haven't fine-tuned. St. Edward's board oftrustees is expected to approve Martin's plan at its Sept. 15meeting, according to sources.

To double the student population, the university will need atleast 50 more classrooms and as many as 1,400 extra beds toaccommodate that kind of enrollment increase, say officials.Martin's preliminary plan calls for the demolition of fourresidence halls -- Fleck, Premont, Doyle and Andre. The school'swooden chapel, which also has been a bowling alley and a riflerange, most likely would be torn down as well. The president'sproposal calls for new halls on the northwest and northeast partsof the campus, with new classroom buildings erected east of theMain Building.

By fall 2002, officials want to see completion of a new academicbuilding with an estimated 15 classrooms and 24 offices. Also onthe wish list is a refurbishment and expansion of St. Edward'slibrary, with another expansion planned for the recreation andconvocation center to encompass the old gymnasium.