So we just got this email from our Chancellor this evening:
Dear Students, Many of you may be aware of an event known as Rush. It is my objective to warn you of the potential downsides of Greek organizations. I advise you to not succumb to the aggressive recruitment tactics used by these organizations. It has been my concern over the years, that the Greek culture of alcoholism and lack of respect for the community degrades campus life.These organizations present themselves as prestigious, yet are discriminatory, serve to perpetuate social inequality, especially with respect to the opposite gender, and promote a lack of diversity. Many students have expressed concerns with regards to safety on campus,particularly due to Greek culture and behavior. It is my hope that a student's experience on campus strengthens one's individuality, but the Greek system emphasizes the group above all, without cause or reason. This is detrimental to the purpose of universities.I hope that you will consider wisely.
GDI Chancellor Richard Herman
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I assume he is refering to the fraternity rush process (since the sorority recruitment process is so structured), but I can't believe our Chancellor sent this email out without tempering it a little. It seems to knock our entire greek system as a whole.
Considering we have such a large greek population, I'll be surprised if the Chancellor doesn't have to do a little back peddling on that one.
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