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Originally Posted by RozRochelle
I founded my organization because I feel there is a need for it. Non-traditional students really don’t have a place in the traditional NPHC sororities. Sure, older students and single parents who otherwise meet membership criteria can and do join. However, there is no place for the student who must earn her degree online because her nearest college is too expensive and/or doesn’t offer night classes and/or is too far away to commute. And what about the working student who does take campus-based classes, but can only enroll part-time? She has no place, either.
I’ve met many non-traditional women who were very interested in belonging to a sorority but couldn’t because the above (and other) reasons made them ineligible. I don’t think the opportunity should be denied by omission. I don’t have anything against the NPHC sororities, and I’ve never tried to join any of them, so my motivation is not fueled by feelings of rejection. It’s just that times have changed, and those changes have created new needs to be met. Unfortunately, I don’t see these particular needs being met by any of the established organizations.
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Your reasons are very valid. The issue of online students has been discussed and I am sure will continued to be discussed as that population increases.
As for the part-time student, my view is that they are part-time for a reason--usually working full-time, or taking care of children, or just can't afford full-time enrollment. Thus I would rather they wait until alumnae chapter and put all of the energy, time, and money they have to spare into furthering their education and graduating.