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Greekie,
Thanks for your comments. It really is frustrating to read from people who graduated years ago about how bad things are in Greek Life at Duquesne today. I'm very involved with the system myself, and while there are issues, overall Greek Life at Duquesne is a good system.
The issues you have with housing is one that plagues everyone involved. You presented two sides of the coin that raise the big questions. First, it's expensive and you have to decide about it too early. Second, if you lose the wing, the sisters/brothers are still living there but there no Greek Sign-In and no ownership of the wing, which makes it no different than meeting in a room in College Hall or Bayer.
Perdidio88 asked/suggested before that it's a requirement that Greeks life in the dorms. It's not. It's totally optional, and it IS a privilege to have a wing.
At the last GAC meeting, I asked each of the group representatives to survey their undergrads and find out if the groups even WANT wings. They are a hassle to fill and their biggest benefit, aside from the daily living with fellow members, comes during recruitment.
So, are they a really good recruitment tool and nothing else? Or are they the best form of group living that students want, just overpriced and under-served??
It's an interesting question. I'll let you know what I hear back from the groups!!
Craig
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