Well I think there is a big difference between the NPC/NPHC/IFC organizations and local/up & coming GLOs. Not so much in structure, but in goals.
I am currently attending a 2 year school and while I rushed my org while I was still a member of a 4-year school, I haven't been there while an initiated sister. The purpose of sororites/fraternities at my current school is more casual, intimate, and focused. We don't have nor expect the 'group' time commitments from our members but then again, we don't have a house to manage/run, a 'Greek Council' of some sorts to answer to, or a complicated infrastructure.
As for the leadership issue, other sisters - in-school, graduated, at another chapter, etc. are always willing to help and lend advice. Most good leaders aren't 'trained' anyways...they just see the path and have the drive to take it (helping others along the way).
So in our day to day operations, yes, we run a bit differently than our sisters at 4-year institutions. Do we contribute any less? Most definitely NO! Just in different ways.
But ultimately, it's up to the organization. It's a trade off...opening up the pool of members vs. a slightly disjointed org. So far, my GLO is handling it fine...but we also have some VERY dedicated women in our ranks.
Good luck!
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