Kappa Kappa Gamma - University of Missouri

A er nearly 90 years, it has become clear that we must make a major investment in 512 E. Rollins if we are to remain strong and provide a quality living environment. Preserving Our Legacy e expansion of the chapter house in 1968 successfully ad- dressed the undergraduate membership needs at that time. In recent years, our home at 512 E. Rollins has been remodeled to keep up with the demands, including renovations to the bath- rooms, HVAC, and windows; however, as with any home, the need for ongoing improvements is critical. It is clear we must make a major investment to enable eta Chapter to once again provide the opportunity for our collegiate members to best expe- rience our Kappa sisterhood together in this very special place. anks to the collective efforts of both the Advisory Board and the House Board, we are extremely fortunate that our original chapter facility will remain an integral part of the updated and expanded facility, allowing both alumnae and active members to feel right at home at 512 E. Rollins. In short, eta Chapter's ex- traordinary heritage will be well preserved, while the facility itself will better meet the needs of the chapter for many years to come. Size Constraints Just like the women who have lived there, 512 E. Rollins has wit- nessed the march of time. e desire for inclusion in Greek life has grown at Mizzou so that 28.6% of undergraduate students are fraternity or sorority members. During recruitment, eta Chapter hosts more than 1,200 potential new members, and our chapter membership is now about 300 active members. ough our home serves as the residence for 88 women, the chapter house is also an on-campus haven for new members and out-of-house actives. e Kappa house provides a place to study and meet for group projects, sisterhood events, campus activi- ties, and so much more. Unfortunately, Monday formal dinners are no longer possible, because the dining room cannot possibly accommodate everyone in the chapter at the same time. Chapter meetings are held in the dining room, which cannot offer the ap- Our Needs and Opportunities O ther sororities at the University of Missouri have responded to growing chapter size and increased competition within the Greek community by in- vesting or planning to invest in upgrading or rebuilding their facilities. • Renovation and Expansion Projects: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha eta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa • New Chapter House Construction: Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Zeta Tau Alpha DELTA DELTA DELTA $3.2 million renovation and expansion DELTA GAMMA $8.2 million new construction KAPPA ALPHA THETA $4.5 million renovation propriate level of privacy we took for granted. e chapter room is now only used for voting during recruitment and as a study space. Like any home, the Kappa house must keep up with the daily needs of its residents. A Traditional Home with a Competitive Edge While Kappa continues to attract top women, 12 of the 15 soror- ities at Mizzou are offering renovated or new chapter houses for their members. We must also consider the amenities offered in new and renovated on-campus residence halls and off-campus apartments. For Kappa to remain a premier sorority at Mizzou, in addition to offering the highest quality sorority experience, we must renovate and expand our facility to attract the caliber of women on which we pride ourselves. Our primary goal is to ensure Kappa's continued success at Miz- zou. Recognizing the opportunity to maintain the home we've all cherished, the House Board is excited to begin a remodel and expansion project that will take 512 E. Rollins into the future.

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