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Mission
Sykes Student Union is the center of community life on the campus of West Chester University. In support of the educational mission of the University, Sykes encourages and provides an environment where everyone on campus can gather to participate and learn through diversity and co-curricular experiences. Sykes provides services, conveniences, and facilities designed to support the needs of West Chester University and the community. The Union further strives to maintain a balance of recreational, social, educational and cultural programs and activities. Sykes Student Union promotes the development of the whole student by enhancing the classroom experience through experiential learning opportunities. This development is often accomplished through leadership opportunities, participatory decision-making, and empowerment connected with the operation of the facility.

Membership Benefits
Sykes Student Union was designed to operate as the center of campus where the members of campus can come together for a variety of events. Sykes has four floors. On the ground floor there is a theater that can hold 350 people, campus store, SSI window, Ram E Card office, Eco-grounds Coffee Shop, frozen yogurt machine, and a large study area for students with two computers and a printer for student use. The Lawrence A. Dowdy Multicultural center is also located on the ground floor. The first floor has the Rams Head food court, a dining area, common grounds, an area with couches and TV lounge, and an outside dining Terrace. Also located on the first floor is a 5,000 square foot ballroom for banquets, dances, and lectures, the information desk and the Sykes Administrative office (105). The second floor houses the Student Affairs Division offices of the Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority life, the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement, and LBGTQA Services. The Student Services, Inc. Business Office, the Department of Student Activities, along with student clubs and organizations, and the Copy Center are also located on the second floor. The third floor includes four small meeting rooms, 23 computers, 2 Macs, and two printers. There is also a large study area which is designed as a quiet area.