Alpha Delta Phi - University of Washington

3 OUR VISION T he Launch and Sustain phases of PNWAADP's plan began in 2005 and successfully concluded in September 2008 with resuming the operations of Washington Chapter and raising just over $500,000 to support the most generous scholarship program of any fraternity at UW. e next step of PNWAADP's plan is to address Washington Chapter's housing needs. Built in 1928, with the addition constructed in 1970, our chapter house has been a part of our legacy for 88 years and is showing its age. It has become clear that we must make a major investment in our chapter house if we are to provide a safe living environment and a facility that allows our brothers to be competitive. Safety e safety of our 80-plus collegiate members is of utmost importance to PNWAADP. We are committed to offering a structurally sound and safe home, much like our personal homes, that instills confidence in our members and their parents. Excellence UW is as academically challenging as ever and our undergraduate members are requesting and need enhanced, quiet, well-lit, and comfortable study space within our facility. We have all seen the impact of technology over the years, as devices not present during your college years are now necessities. Our plan will ensure that Washington Chapter excels academically and remains a scholastic leader at UW. Additionally, our plan focuses on retaining upperclassmen in the house as this is viewed by undergraduates and alumni alike as being fundamental to providing the kind of leadership and mentoring that is an essential part of the Alpha Delt experience. e design calls for special space for upperclassmen to prevent the significant exodus that has been seen over the years. Competition While we continue to attract some of UW's top men, we know that we are losing quality potential members to other fraternities that offer better facilities. Chi Psi, eta Chi, eta Delta Chi, and Delta Tau Delta have recently completed renovations, while Alpha Sigma Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon are in the planning stages of major remodels. We must also compete with the amenities offered in off-campus apartments and newly renovated on-campus residence halls, including Terry and Lander as well as the new Maple Hall, which opened in the fall of 2015. In short, the current situation has resulted in a proverbial arms race of upgrading Greek facilities and university housing. e alumni association believes that the completion of our plans will have a significant impact on the long-term success and continued prominence of Washington Chapter. Did you know? Residential facilities on campus are the second most important factor in the college decision-making process. – e Impact of Facilities on Recruitment and Retention of Students by David Cain, Ph.D. and Gary L. Reynolds, P.E.

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