About Alpha of Clovia
Alpha of Clovia is a Cooperative Living Leadership House that instills personal growth in its members through academics, leadership and service to each other through shared responsibilities within the operational functions of the house.
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 2.65 is required for initiation and full membership.
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 is also a house computer and printing available for all members.
Cooperative Living
House duties are distributed among members in this cooperative living situation, with four hours of duties per week for first-year members. Duties are assigned to all members.
Duties are assigned semesterly 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 weekend duties and serving the Wednesday night formal dinner.
This cooperative effort allows Clovia to be an economical living situation. Members pay around $3,500 each semester, which includes a meal plan consisting of lunch Sunday through Friday, dinner Monday through Friday, breakfast items available every morning, and anytime foods available 24/7.