DubaiSis, you have outlined the exact scenario that the campus I advise has going on. My chapter was much smaller (like about 40% less) than the other two chapters for years. The other two chapters have not done COB in many years - probably at least 8. My chapter has made great strides in the last few semesters with recruitment. We have about 15-20% fewer members than the other chapters right now and are looking at potentially our largest formal recruitment ever this year. If total is not automatically adjusted and the other chapters are once again hesitant to raise it, we will be in a situation where all chapters are above total, but we still have about 15% fewer people. And the worst part is that nobody would have the option to join thru COB. That's not the best for Greek life on our campus in my opinion.
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