Caldwell’s College of Idaho plans residence hall expansion, renovation

College of Idaho will begin a $17 million renovation and expansion of student housing this summer to meet enrollment growth.

“Living on campus is a big part of The College of Idaho experience,” said Charlotte Borst, C of I president. “We want to give our students the best possible resources and opportunities to live, learn and grow as members of our residential community.”

C of I is planning a 90 bed new residence hall, at a cost of $9 million, at the corner of Oak Street and Illinois Avenue. The new student housing will be a suite style complex with several bedrooms off of a common area and kitchen.

Before constructing new students housing, the Caldwell-based college plans to renovate the 15,000-square-foot Voorhees Hall, constructed in 1912, by adding study rooms, a lounge area, updated furnishings, an elevator and new stairwells. The $4 million project should be completed in six months.

Finney Hall, one of the two original buildings on campus, will undergo a similar $4 million renovation following the Voorhees Hall upgrade. Finney Hall, with 20,000 square feet, was built in 1910.

All work is expected to be completed by summer 2018.

This story was originally published June 13, 2016 at 1:10 PM with the headline "Caldwell’s College of Idaho plans residence hall expansion, renovation."