Rocket Nation – McComas Village Part 3
Mark your calendar: Sunday, September 28th — the day after Homecoming — the UT Greek Alumni Affiliate Chapter will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of McComas Village. Bring your family and friends for tours of the houses and a firsthand look at how Greek Life continues to shape the student experience.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
From August of 1986 through September 1990 the UToledo Board of Trustees held 23-votes at the request of three different Presidents (McComas, Stoepler, and Horton) on various aspects of on campus housing for fraternities and sororities. All 23 received unanimous “yes” votes.
One vote came on February 14, 1990. The board approved 99-year housing agreements to establish a generational commitment, long-term partnership, and shared governance model between the UT and its fraternities and sororities.
Their vote wasn’t just about buildings. It was about investing in students on campus experience, leadership, lifelong friendships, and a vibrant campus community. With that commitment, the Board gave McComas Village a foundation of continuity and stability, ensuring that Greek housing would remain a core part of student life and a trusted home for a century.
ChatGPT highlights that the agreements create:
1. A true home for Greek Life: McComas Village houses are dedicated to fraternity and sorority members, with students and alumni helping shape their governance.
2. Shared responsibility: The University provides maintenance and housing services, while organizations turn the houses into homes by recruiting, furnishing, and leading.
3. Voice and partnership: Through the Greek Village Policy Committee (GVPC), students and alumni have a seat at the table to help guide the future of the Village, and requires the University to give 90 days’ notice before changing rules and policies.
4. Long-term vision: Originally tied to bond repayment (retired in 2018), the agreements enable the university to either lower student fees or sustain the fees to reinvest in the buildings or build new buildings. The agreements also provide an option for the organizations to form a nonprofit to manage the houses directly.
In short, the agreements are not just about student housing. They are a living legacy and reminder of the UT board of trustees century long commitment to collaboration, leadership, and partnership with students and alumni.
Preserve & Share the Story
Share your favorite McComas Village photos, videos, and stories at rocketnetworker.com/mccomas-village-history. Your memories will inspire the next generation of Rockets and become part of UT’s Canaday Center archives.
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