Recruitment vs. Rush

[AnchorAlumna]

Many of you know that NPC formally changed "rush" to "recruitment" several years ago. But many, many schools and people still use the term "rush." What do you think of the change? Do you think it's time to change it back to "rush?"

[AGDLynn]

Yes. Less letters to type/write

[carnation]

I vote for rush! Not only does the noun have fewer letters but there really isn't a verb to correspond unless you consider "going through recruitment", which is a mile long, to be one.

[Zillini]

Plus "Rush" is an accurate description, at least when talking about Formal Recruitment. It's hectic and crazy.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by Zillini

Plus "Rush" is an accurate description, at least when talking about Formal Recruitment. It's hectic and crazy.

What she said. I understand and agree with the rationale behind the terminology shift, but "Rush" truly is an accurate description of the event itself.

[ADPi Conniebama]

I agree -
"I was rushed"
"She is rushing"
"Are you going to rush?"

Just sounds more fun - I heard a reason why they went with "recruitment" (I think it was because, or the rumor was that the greek system was going down - so instead of girls "rushing" to join a sorority - it is now the sororities "recruiting" the girls) but I don't like it, sounds like the army - Also, it's not just that

Now -"perspective new members" (pnm) Then - "rushee"
Now -"released" Then - "cut" (actually I don't mind that change so much)
Now -"alpha or phi or new member" Then - pledge
Now -"6 to 8 week pledgeship" Then - "one semester"
Now - New Member Educator (or Coordinator) Then Pledge Mom

I don't know all of this seems to take the social out of "social philinthropic organization" But the times they are a-changin.

Edited to add - So, there is no misunderstanding - I will follow the leader as far as this goes and I am aware that panhellenic voted on alot of these things or that my individual sorority voted on these changes but I have always questioned authority before agreeing to jump on the bandwagon - so there it is.

[honeychile]

What everybody's said. What bothers me the most, though, is when someone accepts a bid. I understand that the noun "pledge" has negative connotations, but one still does (verbally) "pledge" to that GLO.

What do they say instead of "Remember the night we pledged?" Do they say "Remember the night we accepted our bids and went through the New Member ceremony?"? Just sounds awkward to me!

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by ADPi Conniebama

Now - New Member Educator (or Coordinator) Then Pledge Mom

We called that person the Pledge Trainer or the Pledge Educator. A pledge mom was what some sororities call a big sis.

[PenguinTrax]

Originally Posted by ADPi Conniebama

I agree -


Now -"perspective new members" (pnm) Then - "rushee"

Actually, it is prospective.