Dorms

Task force chairman Steve Harshman says he doesn't think the Cooper House is in danger of being demolished.

The legislation gives the university Board of Trustees some discretion where to build the dorms.

It also directs the university to create a task force that will include several lawmakers to help oversee the project.

The proposal comes as UW administrators are working with state legislators on a full overhaul of the campus's dormitories.

The initial draft proposes a variety of housing styles at different costs.

Others aren't on board with the idea recently presented to a state committee.

The university's closure of two dorm buildings last year is also contributing to the impending student housing shortage.

The trustees have the matter on their agenda Thursday in Laramie.

The draft housing plan was created by a national design firm specializing in campus housing.

The plan is expected to be completed and presented to the Board of Trustees before the end of this year.