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The Greeks are very appreciated by my school
I got to High Point University (NC), which I would have to say is definitely a pro-Greek school. In addition to having an awesome Greek Advisor, the school makes every attempt to promote and show off the Greek system. For instance, the latest view book for the university contains quite a few pictures of students wearing letters, as well as giving information on when freshman can rush and the names of all the GLO's at our school.
I believe this relationship is very give and take. The school uses us as a showpoint for prospective students. In turn, we get to enjoy the special perks that the school throws our way. Construction is currently underway on a fraternity row at the school (with only 4 fraternities). It also helps that some of the administration are not only HPU alums, but alumni of some of the GLO's.
In terms of a student prospective, only about 7 or 8 percent of the student body (appx. 3000) is Greek, but the majority of independents love the Greeks cause we are the only reason why there is a social scene at the school. If it weren't for parties thrown at our off-campus houses, there wouldn't be any. In addition, a lot of non-Greek students come out to watch the Greek Week activities (which the school also promotes) and there is an event held at the beginning of each year called derby day which is a huge deal to the university (who invite alums, trustees, parents, prospectives, etc...). The derby day activities just *happen to be sponsored by IFC and Panhellenic.
To sum up, my school is pro-Greek for the reasons stated above.
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