[PhoenixAzul]

1. What is the name of your University and for how long have you had Greek Life?

Otterbein College. Offical fraternity/sorority life since 1921 I believe, however, most orgs were "societal" or "clubs" before taking official greek letters.
2. What is your student population and what percentage of students are involved in Greek Life?

3500 total, about 2500 traditional undegrad. approximately 35% greek.
3. What is an average per semester cost for dues?

I'd say $50 is campus average. Some are a little more, some are a little less. Being local gives us a lot of leway with dues. My chapter gives you a discount if you make 3.5 or higher.

4. How many fraternities/sororities do you have on your campus?

6 local sororities
6 local fraternities
1 national colony (Alpha Sigma Phi)
2 NPHC city-wide fraternities
4 NPHC city-wide sororities (one of those is a colony, I believe it is Alpha Kappa Alpha or perhaps Delta Sigma Theta)

5. What type of rush do you have (deferred, formal, etc.)

Women have formal rush during winter quarter (basically the entire month of january) only. No COB's. Men rush mainly during winter quarter, although it starts mid jan, not at the beginning like the women. Fraternities may hold spring rush at their own volition (meaning that the GL office wont help them, they have to advertise and such on their own while still following formal rush rules). NPHC orgs have their own processes.

6. What are the positives/negatives of having Greek Life on your campus?

Positives :
1)Being an almost entirely local campus is great. Every chapter has it's own flavor and unique traits.
2) Dues are affordable for almost everyone. You meet a TON of people, and 35% of the campus is in on it. Since the campus is small, it gives you something to do on the weekends.
3) We also make our own rules for the most part...if the chapter charter has something in it that doesn't work any more, then we have the ability to change it. As greek life evolves, we can even change our rituals if we feel that something is no longer appropriate/ applicable. Obviously the college rules and our panhellenic counsel rules apply, but as far as inter-organizational governance, it's up to us.
4) Since our chapters are relatively small (largest is around 70, smallest is 17), there are tons of opportunities for leadership and change.

Negatives:
1) People think you aren't a "real" fraternity or a sorority. Whatever.
2) Everyone is in everyone else's buisness, it happens when you're in a tiny campus.
3) Reputations have a tendancy to stick and stick fast.
4) the college has a death grip on your charter, if you step out of line, you can be terminated. It has happened to several chapters over the years.