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I agree with Delt Alum. I would be amazing if 100% of students that were recruited and pledged Delt initiated, or pledged and initiated any GLO.
But we are all organizations that claim higher standards in academics, service, conduct, etc, and sometimes that means that some individuals may not make it to initiation for one reason or another. Sure, much of that qualification should be made during recruitment. But sometimes more time during pledgeship reveals more about inidviduals (I've posted more on my philosophy on that subject in other threads) And no jab to those who don't make it through pledging for their reasons or the chapter's, its just part of the system.
But to me...having an initiation rate of about 83% tells me that we are an organzation with high standards seeking out men who reflect and add to those traditions of excellence. Its part of what makes being a Delt (or a Teke, Sig Ep, Beta, Kappa, DG etc.) unique.
And more on topic. I'm glad that chapters have resources availible to assist them in maintaining and improving the quality of their housing. It's a stiff competition on campuses these days for quality of residencial housing with administrations spending millions and millions on upgrading dorm life to apartment style and town house style housing options. The University of Nebraska Lincoln recently opened two new apartment dorms on campus and the greek houses are finding that they need to upgrade their facilities to keep up with the pace and keep live-in rates to sustainable levels. All the help availible is very useful and appreciated. Thanks to Delt and all other GLO's looking for ways to improve this aspect of our Greek life.
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