As state officials prepare to vote today on Columbia University's controversial expansion plan, the school is revising its proposal to offer millions of dollars in community improvements and a promise to hold off on seizing private apartment buildings.

The Empire State Development Corporation is expected to vote today on Columbia's 17-acre, $7-billion plan to expand north of 125th Street. It will then set a schedule for public hearings.

The Daily News reports the school is planning on spending $21 million on a variety of programs for local residents, including scholarships for local high school students and free education classes for senior citizens.

The City Council approved the rezoning plan in December.

Columbia has already promised nearly $100 million toward community needs. In addition, the New York Post says the school is pledging not to use eminent domain to seize residential buildings for at least 10 years.

Critics have complained Columbia is pushing longtime residents and businesses out, and changing the character of the community.