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Originally posted by Senusret I
I beg to differ. If more NPHC members thought of themselves as having pledged an ORGANIZATION as opposed to a chapter, more than ten percent would go on to transfer to alumni chapters.
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Actually -
I think Rainman had it right in his post. While the Undergrad to Grad retention rates are lower than any of us would like, I don't think that speaks to the concept of people pledging and organization vs. a chapter.
If you ask the average Graduate NPHC member about his affiliation, he/she will most likely say:
"I am an XYZ (Iota/Alpha/etc.") He may then go on to say,
"I pledged at XYZ chapter." Although the chapter affiliation is important, the prime identification is with the organization.
Regarding retention, 10% is not setting the world on fire but it's a pretty significant number.
Sensuret - Think about your own Grad Chapter in DC. Although you probably initiate new members on a semi-regular basis, I'd bet that the majority of Mu Lambda's active membership is comprised of people who transitioned from the Undergraduate ranks.
Think of the words of your hymn ...
"College days do swiftly pass, imbued with mem'ries fond. And the recollection slowly fades away. Our renowned A Phi A, and dear Fraternal Bond, May they ever Abide with us and with us stay."
Or the Kappa hymn ...
When all our student days are gone, and from school we must go, Still we will honor, love and sing, They praises o'er and 'oer.
Obviously, I am not an Alpha or a Kappa
but to me, that is a "built-in reminder" that one is expected to move on to the next level in the Fraternity -- and place the Fraternal affliation first.
Just my thoughts ...
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