Appalachian State - Possible NPC Expansion

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Aphigal

Actually that's sort of the "old way" to set quota...if it's an RFM campus - which App is then quota is set as a quota range. Quota is run numerous times during bid matching to see which number works out best for the chapters and the pnm's involved. There were 112 women left in pref - why quota wasn't 16 I am unsure...

BUT we need to see the forest through the trees....quota has been:
2006 - 13
2005 - 13
2004 - 10!!!

I would like to see quota stabilize at 19 - or even 20 and the weaker group allowed a rush or 2 of final cultivation - even recolonization if that group chooses- before bringing a new group on.

Just based on my campus's experience with bring a new chapter on, the presentations were in the Fall of '05 and they're just now coming onto campus in the Fall of '07, so there'd be 2 more years of rush first. If the number of PNMs stays stable the other chapters will have a chance.

[Aphigal]

I don't know what campus you are on but that is not a typical timeline. Many times you present in the spring, come on the the next semester (fall). Or present in the fall and come on in the spring.

I have been invovled in processes where you got on within a month of getting accepted. I have also been involved in one where it was longer than a year but a major housing inititative was involved.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Aphigal

I don't know what campus you are on but that is not a typical timeline. Many times you present in the spring, come on the the next semester (fall). Or present in the fall and come on in the spring.

I have been invovled in processes where you got on within a month of getting accepted. I have also been involved in one where it was longer than a year but a major housing inititative was involved.

Interesting. That was Saint Louis University, and for all I know there were other issues involved (no houses though) in delaying.

[PhenomenalZTA]

I wanted to let you all know that last week the Panhellenic Council at Appalachian unanimously voted in favor of expansion! Of course it is much to early to know who will be presenting, or exactly when presentations will take place. To the best of my knowledge (which being out of school now over a year is very limited), presentations will take place this semester, and colonization will begin during the fall semester. I am very proud of all the growth at my Alma Mater!! Let's go Mountaineers!!

[groovypq]

Congrats Appalachian! I think this is a terrific time for expansion there. My best friend is an alum and he's told me that the number of applications for admission has gone up substantially this year, thanks to the recognition brought through the big win by the football team over Michigan and the three straight national championships! Appalachian is growing so it's great that Greek life can grow along with it!

[MandyPepperidge]

Is there any truth to another fraternity colonization as well?

[PhenomenalZTA]

I can't speak for the guys, but I wouldn't be surprised. They have already colonized two new fraternities (DTD and ASPhi) in the past three years!