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Originally Posted by Oldest_Pledge
OK. However, I think I would disagree with you and think there should be some discussion by the "group in charge of expansion."
While I do not want the discussion to specifically be "let's go to a historically African-American campus," I would hope the conversation would be more like "this idea has some merit. Let us explore those opportunities that may have not been previously explored."
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Ah, I see what you mean- and yes that does make good sense.
While the recruitment process and funds allocation should be the same as elsewhere, there would have to be some consideration and discussion about entering into a new area for all IFC organizations- specifically to recruit at schools where IFC organizations have never existed to the degree at more traditional colleges and universities.
I am all for expanding as much as possible. At the campuses I follow, IFC fraternity numbers are down- very sharply at Texas for a start. The overall Greek population at UT is about the same as when I was there, but that is represented by a sharp drop in IFC membership and a strong growth in membership in other Greek Councils.
If we want to succeed in moving in new directions such as our increased emphasis on academics- then I think we have to expand anywhere we can as existing chapters take their time adjusting to these new measures.
Being extra selective about membership is good, but being excessively selective about the schools we colonize is not.
IMHO.