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NJ Tech is only 25% girls, so Formal recruitment isn't exactly formal in the traditional sense. The average number of women that join a sorority each semester at NJIT is between 3-6. The average number of active members ranges between 10-20 members each year. We don't operate with quotas or caps. Because of this, Formal recruitment in it's traditional form would be a waste of the organizations' time.

This is how it works: The first week of the semester was considered "open days/open nights" and meant that sororities could hold events whenever they wanted during the days or nights but the events had to be scheduled with the IFSC recruitment chairperson. So in theorey, each organization could have events everyday.

Week 2: "scheduled days/open nights" events would be scheduled during club hours or during the day in 1 hour time slots. no other organization could hold an event during another organization's time. The nights were open.

Week 3: "scheduled nights/open days" same as above. the events would start at 9pm and could last until 10 or 11.

So basically each organization got 2 scheduled events, but also the chance to have other events. It was like Formal and COB all in one. Every potential member had the opportunity to to get to know each organization and make an informed decision. I liked it that way, but I would have liked to see the "formal" or scheduled aspect to be more structured. Perhaps 2 nights of 30 minute parties.

The recruitment director for the council is supposed to disaffiliate, but i'm not sure I ever saw that rule enforced....ever. It was never something any of the sororities saw as an issue. The recruitment director mostly was in charge of making sure events were scheduled and rules were being followed.

The only organizations that didn't participate were those that chose not to and their numbers were lower than 10 members, they struggled to meet Greek Council requirements. I think last year the school made it policy that organizations with less than 10 members by the end of this coming year would no longer be recognized.

anyways....i wanted to share how NJ Tech does rush.