Sorority Recruitment

stairclimber
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:50:03 +0000

I propose the following idea that I found on the forum link in this thread. Each sorority could take an additional 30 or more women in this semester. I do not believe, however, that the women should be put through another recruitment ordeal. The houses know who they discarded. The Rho Gamma’s know who was doing well throughout the week. The houses could get together, decide who will get a “late bid”; that way no women are getting more than one “late bid” per house. These women would live outside the house, since there is no room and they have most likely found alternative housing at this point. They would be eligible for all activities and philanthropies. Has the IU sorority system ever thought of the positive outcome of expanding the number of recruits they have? They would have more outreach opportunities for their philanthropies and could do more good for their communities and the women who were rejected. Here is a chance to make a change that would benefit many people quickly…even the women who received a bid, as many of them feel tormented that they took a spot in a sorority that was earned by their friend, but denied.

The sororities should be challenged to do this. The first ones to do it would receive very positive press…to local and national media. They would show that they are not afraid of change, that they are the true pioneers at IU. Which sorority will be first? They have the power to do so much good!

If you care about being involved in the Greek system now or in the future please write to the Indiana University Panhellenic at iupharec@**********. They need to hear from you!