But the positive results of the quadrangle maynot surface until well after the move-in, Hankinssaid. In the meantime, the debate will rage.
"Undoubtedly, once this project nearscompletion, there will be lots of debate over thespace in this complex," Hankins said.
According to Secretary to the Faculty CouncilJohn B. Fox Jr. '59, the humanities complex willprovide 10 percent more office space forhumanities professors and teaching fellows. Foxalso said it would save the University money itcurrently pays in rent on some of its buildings.
Despite the projected increase in office space,Hankins said the University would have to providetwice as much office space as it currently has torelieve any space problems.
But the blueprints aren't even drawn yet. AndProfessor of Government Gary King, a FacultyCouncil member, said that all 125 faculty memberswho will be affected by the move was interviewedby an outside consultant about their concerns.
Assistant Professor of the Classics CynthiaDamon, a council member, said she wasn't sure sheplans were settled enough yet to make worryworthwhile.
"It's still not concrete enough to say thatpeople are enthusiastic or displeased," Damonsaid