The CU Interfraternity Council (CUIFC) unanimously agreed to admit the Colorado Alpha chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) for associate membership in the growing university-affiliated fraternity community. With a unanimous vote from the current members this week, SigEp becomes the sixth fraternity in CUIFC.
In September the chapter voted to leave the Interfraternity Council on the Hill, which is not affiliated with CU Boulder, to seek membership in CUIFC to contribute to the campus community as a values-driven organization with a strong relationship with the university. This marks the first time a fraternity has left the off-campus IFC to join CUIFC.
SigEp completed a petition for recognition with CUIFC and met with community leaders to share the chapter’s challenges and successes over the last few years.
"SigEp has shown that they are committed to developing an atmosphere where brothers hold one another accountable and positively impact the community around them," said Joshua Bradley, outgoing CUIFC president.
SigEp will join Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Tau Gamma, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, and Delta Upsilon in the CUIFC.
“Through our collaborative work with SigEp, nationally and locally, it’s been evident the chapter is committed to being a successful member of CUIFC,” said Stephanie Baldwin, CU’s assistant director for Fraternity and Sorority Life. “Affiliation with CUIFC provides member organizations with access to university resources and staff time, the ability to recruit on campus, and opportunities to engage with the campus community in meaningful and productive ways.”
As associate members of CUIFC, the chapter will participate in regular council meetings, engage in community-wide events, and have the ability to access university resources.
“We believe partnership with like-minded fraternities and the university is critical to our success at CU and on any campus,” said Brian Warren, SigEp CEO. “We are proud that the chapter made the decision to seek campus and CUIFC recognition, and we are confident this relationship will lead to a stronger chapter focused on providing a safe, life-changing experience.”
For more information about the CUIFC visit the council’s webpage or contact the Fraternity & Sorority Life Office at 303-492-7172.
