FAQs

[amanda6035]

This could become a hot topic, but my intent is not to upset anyone.

As I stated over in the Greek Life forum, I'm creating the new Panhellenic website for my school. I'm working on a FAQs page, working with ideas from other panhellenic websites. One of the questions and responses I have is:

Q. If I go through Recruitment, do I have to join?
A. No, many women choose to go through Recruitment to meet people and make new friends. Recruitment is the opportunity for you to visit the sororities, get a glimpse of Greek life, and assess whether or not you would like to be a part of the SPSU Greek community. Going through Recruitment and its functions does not commit you to joining.


The only problem I have with that response, is that my school, as small as it is, when a new member, or member releases their membership, it is devastating. I KNOW that other schools have members quit all the time, but if you have a large chapter, it doesnt kick you in the gut as much as it does when you are already a small chapter.

That being said, how would you express to a PNM that just because they go through recruitment does not obligate them to join, but at the same time, if they DO accept a bid, they should realize they are making a commitment and not flake out 'just because'? How could I change my answer for the FAQ to express that in a "nice" but firm way?

Thanks.


*Edit* I should mention that the reason for this concern is that last year we had 6 girls out of the 15 who went through recruitment who joined because they thought they had to and then realized "I dont wanna do this..." after the fact.