Clovia
History
Alpha
of Clovia, an independent scholarship house, was established
during the Great Depression in 1931 by seven 4-H students,
forming the first cooperative house at Kansas State University.
Today
Alpha of Clovia continues the intent of the founders -
to provide sisterhood and further develop leadership skills
among former 4-H members and those of similar background.
Ninety percent of Clovers are required to have been 4-H
members.
Clovia
is located just one block off the Kansas State University
campus. This house, the third in Clovia's history, was
built through donations by the Kansas 4-H Foundation and
other friends of Clovia.
Academics
While
there are many opportunities for Clovia women to broaden
their social experience, scholastic achievement is a priority
among members. A minimum GPA OF 2.5 is required for initiation,
and full members must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Clovia
also offers other opportunities to enhance the academic
environment. There is a large study room with 24-hour
quiet, study hours for relaxed study. There are also two
house computers available for everyone and a scholarship
file of class notes and study questions.
Cooperative
Living
House
duties are distributed among members in this cooperative
living situation, with an average of four to five hours
of duties per week for each member.
Duties
are assigned based on each woman's preferences and are
arranged around class schedules. Each person has the opportunity
to request certain duties, from cooking and cleaning to
yard work.
Other
duties are assigned on a rotating basis, including responsibilities
like phone and door duty, wake-up duty, and serving the
Wednesday night dress dinner.
This
cooperative effort allows Clovia to be an economical living
situation. Members pay around $1,600 each semester, which
includes 20 meals each week.
Sisterhood
Life
at Clovia offers women the opportunity to participate
in a wide variety of social events, including a fall barn
dance, a spring formal and homecoming activities. They
also take part in intramural sports and various community
service projects.
New
Clovers go through a semester-long period of new member
training. They learn about house policies and Clovia history.
New members also choose a big sister to guide them through
initiation.
All
women participate in determining house rules and policies
as well as electing house officers. Decisions are made
by house members at meetings each Wednesday night.
Guidance
is found in Clovia's housemother, who has her own small
set of rooms in the house. Also available to the women
are two faculty and three alumnae advisors who participate
in house activities.
To
Apply:
- Print
and fill out this application.
- Submit
three reference letters. These can be from Extension
agents, teachers, former employers or family friends.
- Attend
a personal interview.
- Plan
to attend the hospitality weekend in March.
