Appalachian State - Possible NPC Expansion

[33girl]

Originally Posted by khfadpi

They are waiting for NPC to tell them which sorority it may be. Maybe Kappa Kappa Gamma, Tri-Delt, or Zeta Tau Alpha is what he told me.

NPC won't "tell" anyone anything. A notice is sent to NPC letting them know the campus is open for expansion, and then the sororities who choose to send an expansion packet (and it might not include any of the sororities you mentioned). The campus Panhellenic then chooses which sororities they may want to have present (again, this might not include any of the sororities mentioned above) and from those, they choose the one they feel would be the best fit for the campus.

I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade here, just pointing out that it isn't really good to say "we want to be XYZ" only to have XYZ want nothing to do with the campus in question. If the interest group has a preference, the campus Panhellenic may take that into consideration, or they may not.

Also, if there is an interest group, depending on the NPC chosen, they may evaluate the interest group members and not take all of them. It would behoove the interest group to ask any NPC expressing interest if they will be accepted in toto or if individual interviews will be conducted.

[Senusret I]

Is it just me, or is the process by which this is happening contrary to the GC sentiment on how new sorority chapters ought to be established?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Is it just me, or is the process by which this is happening contrary to the GC sentiment on how new sorority chapters ought to be established?

It seems to be more the exception than the rule, but I think it's a great way to do it, as long as the campus panhellenic council is ok with adding a chapter.

If you get a group that large who want something different than what is currently offered on campus, adding a new chapter is really the only answer. Particularly if the campus doesn't want local greeks (for whatever reason).

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Is it just me, or is the process by which this is happening contrary to the GC sentiment on how new sorority chapters ought to be established?

It isn't just GC sentiment, it's Panhellenic procedure.

I don't understand why Aaron and Julie are holding a meeting when there's already an established interest group.

It doesn't really matter, they can do whatever they want, if the college Panhellenic votes it down it's a moot point.

Believe me, if any of the national groups get wind of things not being done as they should, things will get straightened out quickly.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by 33girl

It isn't just GC sentiment, it's Panhellenic procedure.

I don't understand why Aaron and Julie are holding a meeting when there's already an established interest group.

It doesn't really matter, they can do whatever they want, if the college Panhellenic votes it down it's a moot point.

Believe me, if any of the national groups get wind of things not being done as they should, things will get straightened out quickly.

Of course, an email to the NPC Chair might do the same thing.......

Hmmm......I wonder who might do that? lol

[khfadpi]

I didn't mean to start a war. I think a new sorority would be a good thing for campus. I think the sororities I named have good alumni, faculty, etc. there in Boone to help out. The meeting is to field questions from the girls about expansion - how it happens, when, time tables, etc. The girls have already sent in their GPAs, other campus involvements, etc. I am not a NPC rep. or anything so I don't know all about that stuff, but if they have that many girls interested with good qualifications, and with the great national reputation Appalachian has, why would they (NPC) not want to put a new sorority on?

[33girl]

Why would NPC (nationally, or the college panhellenic) not want to put a new sorority on?

-If there are existing chapters that are struggling with membership.

-If the climate of the campus is not Greek-friendly (apparently not a problem here).

Why would a particular sorority not want to come there?

-Because they are already overextended with other colonies.

-Because they had a bad experience w/ the school or the region in the past.

-Because the housing situation is not to their liking.

-Because they just didn't dig the girls they met in the interest group.

There are lots and lots of things that go into it besides just a great group of girls wanting a new sorority on campus.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Why would NPC (nationally, or the college panhellenic) not want to put a new sorority on?

-If there are existing chapters that are struggling with membership.

-If the climate of the campus is not Greek-friendly (apparently not a problem here).

Why would a particular sorority not want to come there?

-Because they are already overextended with other colonies.

-Because they had a bad experience w/ the school or the region in the past.

-Because the housing situation is not to their liking.

-Because they just didn't dig the girls they met in the interest group.

There are lots and lots of things that go into it besides just a great group of girls wanting a new sorority on campus.

What she said too.....

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

I'll only really speak for myself but none of us said they wouldn't want to put a chapter there. But there is a set process to follow in NPC expansion and it so far doesn't sound like it's been followed in this instance.

[Leslie Anne]

Originally Posted by 33girl

It isn't just GC sentiment, it's Panhellenic procedure.

I don't understand why Aaron and Julie are holding a meeting when there's already an established interest group.

It doesn't really matter, they can do whatever they want, if the college Panhellenic votes it down it's a moot point.

Believe me, if any of the national groups get wind of things not being done as they should, things will get straightened out quickly.

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

Of course, an email to the NPC Chair might do the same thing.......

Hmmm......I wonder who might do that? lol

Whatever the intent of these posts, they come across as a veiled threat. That's the way they sounded to me and, apparently, I wasn't alone in that assessment.

[Senusret I]

Well maybe someone should email the NPC chair.....

I mean, I'm not NPC and something still seems fishy about it to me. And it doesn't matter whether I'm alone or not, cuz I am Senusret I and I'm outta here..... lol

[lauroo615]

Thank you Leslie Anne! What you quoted was exactly what I was reading into, if not "over-reading" into. Sure, there's a chance I'm overreacting, but we're working incredibly hard over here to make sure everything works out as we hope, and I for one want to make sure all bases are covered. Even if the bases include a message board.

Keep the responses coming, though! I know my previous post didn't quite come across as this - but I do enjoy reading what everyone thinks about our situation. Even if the thoughts are not-so positive, I'd like to soak up all the knowledge I can!

Thanks to everyone, and keep it coming!

[lauroo615]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Well maybe someone should email the NPC chair.....

I mean, I'm not NPC and something still seems fishy about it to me. And it doesn't matter whether I'm alone or not, cuz I am Senusret I and I'm outta here..... lol

Yep, we've done that too. Emailed the chair, I mean. Why are you suggesting "someone" email the NPC chair on a national message board, anyway?

Also, we don't have our hopes up. We have having a blast as it is, getting together and doing community service, and learning how to work together overall. Over half of our group are rising seniors, so if this doesn't work out in terms of affiliating, we will still have memories of having a great time.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

Whatever the intent of these posts, they come across as a veiled threat. That's the way they sounded to me and, apparently, I wasn't alone in that assessment.

Oh for crying out loud, I wasn't "threatening" anyone. My group doesn't have a chapter there, so it's not like I could do diddly squat even if I was in that sort of position. Just stating that if the nationals of any of the groups think that things are being done re expansion that jeopardize their chapter there, they're going to act to correct it in some way.

And also, if the college Panhellenic votes expansion down, it's a moot point. That's a statement of fact, not a threat. It doesn't matter how wonderful of an idea it is if the CPC decides it isn't. It's not like I'm going to call the App State Panhel reps and promise them a pony if they vote it down.

Here's the thing: having had experience with one of my org's chapters getting f'ed over because Panhellenic procedures weren't followed, I'm kind of a stickler for the rules where NPC is concerned. If that makes me "threatening", so be it.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by 33girl

And also, if the college Panhellenic votes expansion down, it's a moot point. That's a statement of fact, not a threat. It doesn't matter how wonderful of an idea it is if the CPC decides it isn't. It's not like I'm going to call the App State Panhel reps and promise them a pony if they vote it down.

That's exactly what I'm getting at, as well. It seems like a much better idea to allow the CPC to vote on expansion FIRST before getting these girls hopes up.