Future of Fraternity and Sorority Life Snapshot of Greek Community - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Future of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Snapshot of Greek Community 1992 : 750 student community • Transportation infrastructure • Parking • Community activities • Meeting space

USC Greek Community 1992 : 750 students 2016 : 6,000+ student community 4,369 sorority members 1,687 fraternity members

USC enrollment growth 2004-2013

FSL enrollment growth 2004-2013

Impact Areas - Infrastructure

Top Priorities • Additional space for Greek meeting • Dedicated parking • Additional staff to meet current market standards

Positive effects of infrastructure investment • Greek Activity Center – Hub for fraternity & sorority activity on campus – Student Union for Greek students (meeting space, organizational work space, dining, study lounges) • Devine Street Parking Garage – Address parking/transportation needs

Greek Activity Center & Devine Street Garage

Proposed Site Plan Gadsden Street Proposed Devine Street Railroad tracks Lincoln Street Site Blossom Street Greek Village

Devine Street Site Plan – Existing Devine Street Railroad tracks Gadsden Street Lincoln Street Blossom Street Greek Village The project will support the need for Greek Life multi-purpose functions Project and parking. Street level retail establishments and a university bus Overview: terminal will also be incorporated along the Devine Street corridor.

Devine Street Site Plan - Proposed Retail USC Bus stop Devine Street Greek Life Railroad tracks Gadsden Street Center Pedestrian access Blossom Street Garage access to existing Greek Village surface parking Greek Village This draft proposal provides a 2 level – up to 40,000 GSF area for Project Greek Life activities. It also has a 2,500 GSF street level retail space. Overview:

Proposed Fee Greek Activity Fee - $100/semester (Fall 2016)

Next Steps • GAC Student Advisory Group • Facility Design study