The current fraternity houses have served the fraternities for the past 40 years. Understandably, the facilities no longer adequately serve the needs of the fraternities. The excellence of the individual fraternities at Birmingham-Southern College is evidenced by the numerous national awards the chapters have received. In addition, the Birmingham-Southern Interfraternity Council, the governing body of the fraternities, has received several prestigious awards over the years. For the past two years, the IFC has been awarded the Fraternal Award of Excellence by the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference for its commitment to scholarship, leadership, programming, philanthropy and other standards of excellence.
Scholarship is a top priority for fraternity members.
In fact, the fraternity grade point average consistently ranks above the All Men's Average and quite often ranks above the All School Average. Clearly, at Birmingham-Southern College, the fraternities enhance the total college experience of their members. The current fraternity houses have served the fraternities for some 40 years. While these houses have served the fraternities well, the time has come for new facilities which will enhance the fraternity experience. New houses will be much more attractive to visiting prospective students as well as to potential rushees.