Proposed Fraternity Sorority Village
Conceptual Drawing from Highway 93
Project Objectives
- Create an on-campus Fraternity & Sorority experience that is uniquely Greek, uniquely Clemson and responds to student demand.
- Provide an opportunity for all Fraternities & Sororities to be a part of the on-campus experience with a unified organizational presence.
- Allow for indoor and outdoor community gathering space to accommodate the Fraternity/Sorority, their respective activities, and create a sense of place.
- Create a financially viable plan that is feasible today and flexible for the future.
Project History
University Housing and Fraternity and Sorority Life began discussing concepts for the Fraternity Sorority Village in Fall 2009. Here are some steps that we have taken to share information with and gain input from the Fraternity and Sorority Community:
- A Clemson Housing Master Plan conducted in 2008 identified a desire by fraternity and sorority members to develop free-standing houses on campus beyond the current housing provided for fraternity and sorority organizations.
- An introduction to this concept was provided to Chapter Presidents in Fall 2009 and revisited with new Presidents in January 2010.
- Three subcommittees formed during Spring 2010 to evaluate the following concepts: pros/cons of the Fraternity and Sorority Village concept, Village Design, and Village Policies. Recommendations were made by chapter members and advisors.
- Site visits were conducted at Auburn University, Emory University, The University of Georgia, and the University of West Georgia during Summer 2010.
- Information about the proposed Village and conceptual plans were shared with national organization and headquarters staff and leadership during the Annual AFA Meeting in December 2010.
- An upper-level architecture class engaged in design projects regarding models and conceptual drawings during Fall 2010 to further envision the Village.
- The Fraternity Sorority Village Planning Team was developed and began meeting in Spring 2011. This group provides ongoing direction for this conceptual plan. The Planning Team held informational meetings in October 2011 regarding two conceptual site plans and possible conceptual designs for houses.
- Updated Village plans and conceptual designs were shared with national organization and headquarters staff and leadership during the Annual AFA Meeting in December 2011.
- The Boudreaux Group utilized feedback from the Fraternity Sorority Community to update conceptual house designs. Feedback included evaluating some of the following elements: commercial kitchens, changes to bathrooms, multi-functional and expanded size of the first floor common space, number of beds per house, exterior facade, etc. Presentations were shared with the Fraternity Sorority Community in September 2012.
- A site visit was conducted at William & Mary in October 2012.
Structure of the Planning Team
A steering committee has been identified to listen to the needs of the community and to provide ongoing direction for this conceptual plan. The Planning Team is comprised of the following representative groups.
(1) Faculty member
(1) Alumni volunteer
(2) National Panhellenic Council Student representatives (NPHC) and (1) NPHC Advisor
(2) College Panhellenic Council Student Representatives (CPC) and (1) CPC Advisor
(2) Interfraternity Council Student Representatives (IFC) and (1) IFC Advisor
(1) Representative from Clemson University's Campus Design and Planning office
(1) Staff members from Clemson University Housing and Fraternity Sorority Life office
Features/Amenities
Current students, faculty, alumni, and Chapter Advisors have provided feedback regarding considerations for house designs and amenities that were found to be in demand are large-sized community spaces for meetings and various events and storage areas for chapter materials.
The Proposed Village will be comprised of Type A, B, C, and D houses. The Fraternity Sorority Village Planning Team has established House type based on the membership size of the organization.
Type A = membership <30
Type B = membership 30-74
Type C = membership 75-119
Type D = membership 120+
Click here for a presentation of house conceptual design plans.
Current proposed estimates for a monthly rate is $675. For a comparison of 2015-16 estimated rates, click here.
Previously proposed site plans and house designs can be viewed in this archived presentation.
Future Site
The site identified for the Proposed Fraternity Sorority Village is the existing Thornhill Village site, adjacent to Highway 93.
A conceptual sketch of the area highlighted in yellow can be seen in more detail below
Conceptual site plans have evolved over time and will continue to change as plans are refined. Click here for a presentation of conceptual site plans.
For more information on the Fraternity Sorority Village, please contact:
Leasa Kowalski Evinger
Associate Director of Residential Life
864-656-5447