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Originally Posted by Benzgirl
It depends on when elections are held. Many chapters hold mid-year elections, thus Sophomore and Juniors almost need to take over the roll. Otherwise, a graduating senior will need to vacate her office half-way into the term.
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Originally Posted by 33girl
I agree that putting offices on a calendar year (as opposed to academic year) is a contributor to senior apathy and I think it's a really stupid idea that should be disposed of.
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If I understand, 33girl, you prefer putting elections on an academic year. I don't agree; I think that mid-year elections are the better alternative. Of course there are pros and cons to any scenario, but I think you may have trouble getting seniors to commit to leadership positions for their entire senior year. Also, no matter how committed a girl is to her house, a last semester senior inevitably changes focus to job or grad school interviews, upcoming marriage plans, location changes etc., all of which commonly follow a final year of school.
Additionally, I think it would be difficult for everyone to come back after the summer to new office responsibilities in the midst of rush. You would also lose the "overlap transistioning" available to new officers who still have the outgoing officer in the house spring semester.
IMHO, one of the most detrimental things to losing senior (and even junior) involvement has been so many upperclassmen living out-of-house. When I was in the house (OK so I'm old--this was the early 80's), no one lived out unless you were doing an internship. Now, almost the only Juniors and Seniors that live in are the officers. Sure we can pledge more girls, but I think it negatively impacts "bonding" with your sisters and also commitment to the organization.
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