Tau Kappa Epsilon - Iowa State University

W hile the Epsilon 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. Today's students value residential facilities as the second most important factor in the college decision-making process behind the availability of their intended major. is is understandable considering students spend 70% of their time within their living environment. Due to an increased demand in student housing, Iowa State now leases eight apartments to offer more apartment-style living. All apartments have private bedrooms, are fully furnished, and include utilities. We know these are attractive places for upperclassmen looking for even more independence and privacy. ese amenities and facilities are very attractive, and are a threat to keeping our members engaged with the fraternity. Additionally, Iowa State constructed a new residence hall to accommodate 784 students that opened in spring 2017. Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta eta, Phi Kappa eta, and FarmHouse are in the midst of, or have completed, major projects already. For TKE to remain a premier fraternity at Iowa State, we must invest in renovating and expanding the Chapter House and building our scholarship endowment to attract the quality of men we pride ourselves on. We 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 Iowa State graduate. our needs and opportunities Student debt in iowa O ver the past decade, more Iowa students graduated with debt and the amount they owed increased. Growing college debt is a national trend. Since 2004, the average amount of student debt at graduation has grown 56%—more than double the rate of inflation. Iowa State University average debt of graduates, 2016: $28,617 Proportion of graduates with debt, 2016: 60% Nonfederal debt, percent of total debt of graduates, 2016: 18% In-state tuition and fees, 2015-16: $7,736 Total cost of attendance, 2015-16: $19,270 Percent of Pell Grant recipients, 2015-16: 21% Source: e Institute for College Access & Success Because our fraternity is an extracurricular organization that needs dues to fund its activities, we are hit hard by this crisis. It is heartbreaking to see good men decline bids or deactivate due to financial reasons. Our brothers operate on a sound budget and stretch every penny, but there are opportunities that our men are missing. "My dream is to have anyone who pledges TKE go to school for free. Doubling the scholarship endowment brings us one step closer to that." – Ned Skinner '70 E-1037 3

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