McTyeire, built in 1940 in collegiate Gothic style, was the first dormitory for women on the Vanderbilt campus. McTyeire now houses 97 women and men in single rooms. The building is named for Methodist Bishop Holland N. McTyeire, first president of the Vanderbilt uUniversity Board of Trust. Living in McTyeire International House helps students improve their fluency in one of five foreign languages, through daily use of the language and close communication with faculty and international students. A complete renovation in 1992/93 included a new tower entrance, a language library, and an expanded dining area. McTyeire is handicap accessible, as are other renovated dormitories on campus.