ABOUT CLVEN

During the early decades of Alpha Sigma Phi's existence, the only efforts made to involve alumni were chapter-initiated annual Sig Busts and alumni reunions. It wasn't until the early 1900s that efforts began to build long term loyalty and alumni support. With the advent of chapter housing to compete with other fraternities housing in the 1900s, Alpha Sigma Phi formed chapter corporations to own and manage the houses. These were the first official organizations of alumni volunteers. These chapter corporations evolved into what is known today as Housing Corporations.

Over the years, the Housing Corporations have taken on many variations. Some strictly act as landlords, only interacting with the undergraduates on matters concerning the physical property. Others have morphed into variations of a Housing Corporation/Association and others into Housing Corporations/Association/Chapter Council duties. In the Strategic Plan 2005-2010, the duties of the Housing Corporation were clearly set out and limited to landlord status. This was primarily done to limit liability and risk to the Housing Corporation assets, primarily the chapter house.

Housing Corporations are self-governed by their local board of directors and by the corporation laws of the state in which they are located. They require, at minimum, a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

In 2010, the Fraternity established CLVEN, LLC. a subsidiary of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. CLVEN, which stands for Causa Latet Vis Est Notissima, the Fraternity's open motto, was created to provide resources, guidance, and even funding to existing and new chapters and provisional chapters looking to improve their facility or secure housing for members. In 2017, CLVEN National House Corporation was created as a standalone entity to better support the growing need for housing from our chapters and replaced CLVEN, LLC. The long term vision for CLVEN is to benefit the Fraternity experience by providing housing to every Alpha Sigma Phi chapter to achieve increased brotherhood, recruitment, retention, and alumni involvement. 

Who do I contact if my chapters wants to acquire housing?

Please send an inquiry email to clven@alphasig.org and one of our staff will follow up on your request.

What does move-in/out look like?

CLVEN staff will email our residents in the summer to remind them of check-in dates and again before any check-out or building closure dates during the year. These dates reflect what is in their resident occupancy agreement and can be referenced throughout the year. You are welcome to be there and we will send any guarantors a message notifying them of move-in.

What communication should I expect?

Both resident and guarantor will receive occasional communications from CLVEN staff throughout the year, but your son will be your primary contact as it relates to CLVEN related items. Should you have questions you are encouraged to start with him and work with CLVEN should you need clarification. CLVEN as an organization is always growing to meet the needs of its residents. We are all in this together and are happy to hear feedback and questions, positive and constructive, from you!

What is standard procedure for an emergency at a CLVEN House?

During normal business hours, you can call 317-843-1911 and will be directed to a staff member to assist you. Outside of these hours, please follow our prompt system to leave a message with the CLVEN Emergency line and a staff member will follow up with you. Please note that only CLVEN owned or managed properties utilize this system. Please note, if you are not a CLVEN property, please contact your local House Corporation or appropriate property contact for emergencies.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

We encourage you to work with your son first on any housing related questions you may have. His lease agreement and chapter leadership can often answer most questions that come up. If you still have further questions, please feel free to contact a member of the CLVEN Staff at clven@alphasig.org or by phone at 317-843-1911. We will reply within 24 business hours should you miss us.

Should tenants have Personal Property Insurance?

While CLVEN provides liability insurance to all of our houses, it does not extend to cover personal items within the facility itself. As with any residence hall, apartment, or other collegiate living environment we highly recommend purchase of “renters insurance” to protect any personal items within the house. If you have questions about any insurance, Liability or Personal Property, please EMAIL (instead of call) clven@alphasig.org