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I don't really think the difference between 50 and 45 is all that much. I would hope that the "quality over quantity" was just a rumor and that chapter total (not quota) was lowered because most chapters were not at total and there seemed to be a downward trend in Panhellenic membership. I'd be concerned that efforts as a Panhellenic community are not being made to recruit unless there is a drastic shift in the student body (declining enrollment, increased % commuters, etc) that is not reflected in the Greek community. I don't buy "quality over quantity" excuse after reading I Heart Recruitment.

As far as ideal chapter size, most people will say their ideal is what they are familiar with. I liked my chapter of a little over 100. To some, 100 is huge and they could not imagine knowing everyone. To others, with pledge classes in the 70-80+ range, 100 is small.