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This was about 10 years ago and I know things can change but.....I knew 2 people who were in locals at Young Harris - one was in a local sorority and the other in a local fraternity. They both transfered to UWG and joined National Greek orgs.
The guy, who I knew pretty well, would NEVER talk about his experience with the local fraternity of their because of the "treatment" he received as a pledge. He wouldn't even tell his girlfriend or his new brothers. He point blank told me he buried the memories as deep as he could.
The girl was my roommate and a very close friend. She told me about a few things that she endured and I was horrified! She became our Risk Mgmt chair and make very sure that all our rules were followed closely and all members were treated with respect. I know that came directly from her experience at Young Harris.
I completely understand a local wanting to keep its identity, especially after 100 years, but I also know some risk history there and I can totally see why the university is looking for the risk mgmt policies (and insurance) of national orgs. Making an assumption, but I would bet money the groups that colonize will have to keep a very watchful eye to make sure old practices don't remain, just with new letters. But again, my knowledge is from years ago.
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