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Originally posted by JocelynC
I just received word that my school will be implementing SORUSH this year, after the PRUSH issues that occured at formal recruitment last year that left 2 of 6 chapters way under quota. As I understand it, SORUSH goes right in line with the new release figures methodology that requires larger chapters to release more women earlier on.
From what I have heard, it does help smaller chapters get to quota, while letting larger groups still end up reaching it too. THe only downside I can see is some heavy cutting by the larger groups early on, but from the looks of things, everyone goes home happy. 
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SORUSH and PRUSH or ICS for that matter don't have anything to do with the release figure method used. The first two utilize the old method for figuring release figures. Basically the formula in the Green Book is put into the programing and based on past data figures out the release figure for each chapter. I don't know that ICS does this part. But, all three are basically databases for the recruitment process. They all assign id#, allow for input of invite list, accpet/regrets or priority (depending on if using SORUSH or PRUSH), keep lists of legacies, withdrawals and any other info put into them. ICS will do PNM choices either with accept/regret or prioritizing as well.
The new RFM (Release Figure Method) is not published by NPC and must be figured by an NPC representative. This person works with the College Panhellenic and Greek Advisor each day of recruitment to determine the number each chapter can invite back to each round. From there it's all the same as before. All school will be required in the next year or two to switch to using the new RFM. Additionally, each College Panhellenic will also need to determine their recruitment type - Fully Structured, Partial Structured, Minimally Structured or Continuous Recruitment (I think those are all the correct names). As you can tell from the names not all will need to use the RFM b/c they will not all be doing a "formal" recruitment as we all know and love!