Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Purdue University

Our CHallenges O ur chapter house plays a significant role in the development of our brotherhood and stands as a proud symbol of our shared values. Our fraternity home is one of the largest and oldest non- renovated student housing buildings on campus. It has aged over the years, and the major items needed for the safety and shelter of our brothers are no longer "repairs." We cannot guarantee the long- term future of the fraternity without a significant investment in our chapter house. The Indiana Beta alumni leadership has examined the needs and desires of today's students and studied the projects of recent fraternity renovations at Purdue. SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY With an aging house, improvements to several outdated infrastructure systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, are essential. Up- grades will improve safety, efficiency and reduce utility expenses. Much like our personal homes, our chapter house must be modern, safe, and efficient to instill confidence in our members and their parents. CAPACITY AND ACCESSIBILITY Due to the increasing size of the membership, the house is no longer able to meet the needs of our members. To offer equitable accom- modations for all members, it was decided to design predominantly two-man bedrooms. Handicapped-accessible modifications will be completed to offer access on the main and lower levels, including one ADA-compliant bedroom and bathroom. Enhanced educational, din- ing, and recreational spaces throughout the house will be completed to enrich the fraternal community and bonds of brotherhood. COMPETITION AND VALUE Sigma Alpha Epsilon faces significant challenges from state-of-the-art facilities of other fraternities, university residence halls, and new off- campus housing. The chapter house needs to offer amenities similar to other living facilities in order to attract members and charge comparable room rates. Purdue is the second largest Greek system in the country and competition to have an attractive facility is fierce. Currently, many fraternities on campus—Alpha Gamma Rho, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Tau Delta, FarmHouse, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Chi—are in the midst of or have just completed major projects. Today, students and their parents demand the space, privacy, and amenities of these upgraded student housing choices, and 406 Littleton simply cannot compete. A first-class living and learning facility will attract quality young men who share our vision of excellence. Sigma Alpha Epsilon can only hope to continue to excel and remain prominent on campus without addressing these challenges now.

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