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Originally posted by shrek1897
Our campus is instituting a singular Greek system where NPHC, NPC, and NIC groups are all lumped into the same group. Are there any other campuses that are committing all Greek life together instead of seperating them per national affiliation? If so how is it working on your campus?
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I think someone was right when they talked about the size of the Greek system. I can think of a couple small schools where there is no NPHC because there are 1 or 2 HBGLOs that have not felt the need OR didn't have the support to establish the NPHC chapter. Unless I am interpreting this incorrectly, these chapters coexist under the same "umbrella" as everyone else despite different regulations and policies at the national NPHC level. I can check on this and get back with you.
It can definitely work out but again a large system may prove more difficult. It can also prove difficult if people are not understanding of the similarities and differences across organizations. To claim that you are ONE requires more than tolerance. It requires respect and acceptance of the different types of diversities--and also an understanding that there are some things that everyone will not understand or agree with that are within your organization's norm. That level of understanding is another reason why some prefer different councils b/c there's less explaining and tutoring and more of an ability to find your niche and handle your business accordingly. When folks want to get together across councils, they do so but only after they have found their niche.