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by: PerhapsHaven't heard yet whether fewer women are going through recruitment, but demographically we are approaching a low point for enrollment so it's quite likely fewer women will be joining greeklife. I foresee a few possibilities as a result. 1) small pledge classes, which is a good thing and which is something the top houses have been pushing for for years 2) higher standards to get into the better houses. If they can't take as many women, at least they want the ones they take to be top notch 3) higher dues, at least for some of the houses that are struggling financially and who have to make up the difference somehow 4) some houses teetering on the brink because there aren't as many girls to fill all the pledge classes and because there are fewer women paying dues. Those who are struggling might not survive. What do you think? Are these possibilities realistic or am I off the mark?
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by: ^Jul 30, 2017 9:58:50 AM
by: ^Jul 30, 2017 4:03:24 PM
Oh Alpha Phi. Get your grades up and make it a priority to recruit girls who stay in school and you won't have to hate Zeta any more.
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by: CorrectAug 1, 2017 6:40:16 PM
Couldn't agree more. If SK, Sigma, APhi and Zeta disappeared no one would miss them. I'd rather have fewer strong houses than a bottom tier that no one cares about.
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by: @it's timeAug 3, 2017 11:23:07 AM
Would you be defining mediocre in the sense of nationally overall mediocre sororities, or just specific sorority chapters on different campuses nationwide that are mediocre?
Every single one of the 26 NPC sororities has what some define as 'mediocre' chapters.
NPC women work together to inspire professional women and bring assistance to others through philanthropic functions. It's takes just as much work and sacrifice to uplift others as to step upon them and tear them down.
Each NPC group has standards of character and practice valid to and valued by their chosen membership.
So in what sense are you seeing mediocrity in sororities, and what should it matter to you if you are not a member of one?
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by: Obtuse much?Aug 3, 2017 11:35:27 AM
Obviously talking locally. Here. At Mizzou. In Columbia, MO. Too many mediocre houses here with low standards and who will take who they can get. And why do we care? Just as a high tide raises all boats, so does a low tide. When pledge classes have a gpa of 2.8, that's pretty bad. Any more questions? Didn't think so.
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by: LOOOLAug 3, 2017 12:16:52 PM
I work for GR and this girl is coming from halfway around the country, just saying
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by: NOAug 3, 2017 11:47:11 AM
No house has absolute singular control as to the formal recruitment quota number. A quota number is based upon the number of pnms attending pref parties.
'Worst houses' do not always want a higher quota, altho on rare campuses (Arkansas and Mississippi) smaller houses are allowed a larger quota to even-out currently uneven chapter numbers. That varied quota usage was a decision made COLLECTIVELY AND PANHELLENICALLY and has worked well for those two schools.
The quota number at any school is affected by how pnms are treated at recruitment by members of our chapters. Women will drop out if treated poorly.
Also, pnms who choose to drop from recruitment if they do not receive invites to specific homes directly affect the quota number.
Working hard to get and keep worthy women as members is a job all our sororities take seriously.
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