WHY SHOULD WE INVEST
IN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND
AT TRACTIVE HOME FOR
OUR BROTHERS?
"The DKE house provided the hub of the wheel for
your entire college experience. The house provides
the foundation to establish everlasting f riendships
with the other members in the house. Your college
experience sets the trajectory for your life. When I
think back, I realize our house was my only constant
in college. Your class location changed each semester,
your off-campus housing changed each year, but our
house always stayed the same. These renovations
are not just for the cosmetics of the house, these
renovations are to provide the current members the
home base to positively affect the trajectory of their
life." –Hinton Howell '96, House Corporation President
College students spend 70% of their
time within their living environment
(Brandon, Hirt, and Cameron, 2008).
Non-resident members also need a
place to spend time with the chapter,
building the relationships we all
remember and treasure.
Additional research confirms the most
important decisions made by a new
student when they arrive on campus are
the organizations they join and their
living environment (Reynolds, 2007).
More than 80% of college students
deal with anxiety, and more than 60%
also feel socially isolated/lonely and
depressed (JED Foundation, 2020).
Greek-affiliated students report higher
positive mental health scores and
lower levels of depression and anxiety
(Biddix, Assalone, and Grace, 2020).
Greek members show greater overall
involvement and engagement on
campus, in student organizations, and
in the classroom. They report stronger
learning gains and satisfaction with the
college experience (Pike, 2020).
