Alpha Gamma Rho - University of Florida

4 W e know the classroom experience is critical, but the development of social skills might be even more important to success in today's business world. We know the fraternity provides social interaction that sets our members apart from the average college graduate. While the AGR experience is certainly more than the physical structure of the chapter house, our home undoubtedly plays a significant role in the development of our brothers and serves as a proud symbol of our "promise values" and goals. In addition to the facility's role in development, today's students value residential facilities as the second most important factor in the college decision-making process behind the availability of a student's intended major. is can be attributed to the fact that students spend 70% of their time within their living environment. Our challenge is to provide a living environment that offers both community and privacy. KEEPIN G O U R B ROT H ERS SAFE e safety of our collegiate members is of utmost importance to the Alpha Gamma Rho Chapter House Association; we must offer a structurally sound and safe home for our collegians. Today's safety standards such as fire-rated windows, a sprinkler system, and more exits will ensure our viability into the future. Much like our personal homes, our chapter house must be a safe haven that instills confidence in our members and their parents. PU RSU IN G EXCELLEN CE e University of Florida is as academically challenging as ever and the need for an enhanced, quiet, well-lit, and comfortable study space within our facility is necessary for our members to achieve. We have all seen the impact of technology over the years, as devices not present during your college years are now necessities, including personal computers, mobile phones, wireless networks, and a variety of other electronic components. Our plan will ensure that AGR members are equipped to excel academically and remain scholastic leaders on campus and within the Greek system. H O U S IN G COST S AT FLORIDA Average fraternity cost: $1,665.43/semester Average apartment cost: $3,300/semester AGR Cost: $2,500-3,500/semester "LIVING TO THE PROMISE VALUES" SET T IN G OU RSELVES APART Today's students and their parents demand more out of their housing dollars. Due to an increased demand in student housing, Florida is working to expand its living accommodations; either by renovating or even tearing down to build larger, more luxurious facilities. Apartments such as the Edge, Copper Beach, and Creekside offer private bedrooms, parking, full furnishings, fitness centers, and include utilities. ese amenities and facilities are very attractive, and are a threat to keeping our members engaged with the fraternity. While we cannot provide amenities at this level, we must be able to have a competitive and safe facility. More importantly, perhaps, several other fraternities have undergone or are in the planning phases for significant building or renovation projects as well. Bottom Line: We can no longer meet the needs of our members. For AGR to be a competitive fraternity at Florida, we must build a new facility to attract the quality of men we pride ourselves on. AGR now has the ability to not only maintain its presence, but become better and stronger with a state-of-the-art fraternity house.

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