I think the tuition can be easily justified. It's a very responsible increase for higher education to ask for. It's not a bank buster. |
It is the largest building on campus. The building will be labeled a 'green building' because it will be LEED [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] certified. |
Local legislatures, politicians, friends of the university and students will be able to come see the building. |
The budget is going to be OK. We're not going to have a windfall of money, but we have resources. |
The building is unique because there will be a rooftop garden. |