Sigma Phi Epsilon - Colorado State University

The Campaign for Colorado Gamma WHAT IS A RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY? The Residential Learning Community Residential Learning Communities (RLC) enrich the SigEp experience for undergraduate brothers by delivering a powerful living-learning environment and a strengthened member development program. RLC chapters embrace the relationship with their host university and local community in recognition that learning does not begin and end in the classroom and we can do more to bring unique learning opportunities into the chapter house. An important byproduct of a great RLC chapter house is a daily study space for members that is quiet, comfortable, and effective for their academic pursuits. The SigEp RLC concept was formally established in 2000 to provide chapters with facilities and program support to enrich collaboration between undergraduates, academic faculty, local professionals, alumni, and community members that results in personal growth and educational development for all involved. Example programming that could be hosted at an RLC chapter house might include "Using LinkedIn and social networking in your career search" presented by the CSU Career Center, "How is the Greek concept of Arete, excellence in all things, relevant today?" by a CSU history professor, "Rich SigEp, Poor SigEp – Simple Personal Finance for undergraduates and young alumni" by a distinguished alumnus. Our current facilities are not conducive to hosting topflight educational programming for our full membership and guests. Premier RLC chapter house facilities set the stage for exceptional programing and much more while SigEp continues to be a leader in the Greek community. There are four basic elements of the RLC: Facility/Learning Environment – Create an environment where it is easy to do right and hard to do wrong; the facility is not only a fraternity house, it is a learning community. Network of Support – Ensure regular involvement and support of members, alumni, volunteers, parents, and the university community. Faculty Fellow/Resident Scholar – Faculty members and/or resident scholar interested in working with students outside the classroom interact as advisors and mentors to individual chapter members. Personal and Academic Development – Encouraged by the faculty fellow, chapter members explore new avenues for personal and academic growth. Faculty Involvement Faculty fellows are a tremendous asset to a chapter, assisting the men on an individual basis with academic planning. Typically, a faculty fellow holds regular office hours in the chapter facility, shares meals with members, and promotes student-faculty interaction through cultural and educational programming. Faculty fellows may teach a class in the chapter facility, invite other academic professionals to the facility, and share their knowledge of campus resources. Chapter Benefits In addition to an enhanced learning environment and overall improved academic performance, a participating chapter accredited as an RLC is eligible to receive other benefits. An RLC chapter has the opportunity to apply to the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation for grant funding to support educational facility improvements.

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