Colonization at the University of Alabama?!?

[kk_bama]

Originally Posted by SoCalGirl

I don't understand why, when they know they want two groups, they don't invite more than three to present. It'd seriously suck to be the group not selected but also, what if the campus Panhell is not that excited about two of the groups. Why not start with 5 or 6 group presenting?

As far as I know, Alpha Phi, AXiD and DG were the only groups to submit application packets to Alabama's Panhellenic.

[Titchou]

KK_Bama is correct. Of the 11 groups not on campus, only those 3 submitted packets.

[NutBrnHair]

What chapters do these 3 have at other SEC schools?

[ForeverRoses]

from a quick search (so I might have missed some)-
Auburn- AXiD, DG
Florida- DG
Georgia- DG
LSU-DG
Tennessee- DG
Vandy- DG
UK- DG
Ole Miss- DG
Arkansas- none
South Carolina- none
Mississippi State- DG
Kentucky-DG

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by kk_bama

As far as I know, Alpha Phi, AXiD and DG were the only groups to submit application packets to Alabama's Panhellenic.

Really? I didn't know that. I do remember being at an advisors luncheon several years ago when the subject first came up about the possibility of expansion. I also remember the (then) Greek Advisor saying something to the effect that they would first look to the GLO's who had been on campus previously. I guess I just assumed that had been the case now. Was it not? Was it opened up to all GLO's not currently on campus and these were the only ones interested/willing?

[Titchou]

It is my understanding that they followed the Green Book procedures for notifying NPC per pages E-3 & E-4.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Zillini

Really? I didn't know that. I do remember being at an advisors luncheon several years ago when the subject first came up about the possibility of expansion. I also remember the (then) Greek Advisor saying something to the effect that they would first look to the GLO's who had been on campus previously. I guess I just assumed that had been the case now. Was it not? Was it opened up to all GLO's not currently on campus and these were the only ones interested/willing?

I think every group would be interested. It's just a question of whether they have the financial and people means to do it. If you KNOW you don't have one or the other, there's no point in submitting.

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I think every group would be interested. It's just a question of whether they have the financial and people means to do it. If you KNOW you don't have one or the other, there's no point in submitting.

Quite true. I imagine the financial challenges alone, particularly for housing, would be a big deterent for many groups or at least make them think long and hard. It's certainly not the same as colonizing on a campus where all housing & chapter rooms are provided by the University.

[Fawn Liebowitz]

DG is at Montevallo and Alpha Xi is at Jacksonville State (both smaller Alabama schools).

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by Fawn Liebowitz

DG is at Montevallo and Alpha Xi is at Jacksonville State (both smaller Alabama schools).

DG chapters also at University of Alabama at Birmingham and Spring Hill College in Mobile.
Closest Alpha Phi chapter is at Appalachian State in Boone, N.C.

[Titchou]

Alpha Phi has no chapters in the SEC - or deep South, for that matter. Their nearest one to Bama is in North Carolina and some in Texas.

And Alpha Xi also has chapters at UAB and Jacksonville State.

[MFC2002]

While I am not involved in this project, as an experienced extension person, I can tell you that the most important aspect of a successful colonization at a large prestigious campus is having the right people on campus.

I have watched Alpha Phi do this very well on several campuses by busing in the right women from multiple chapters.

[SoCalGirl]

^ Buuuuurn! (could not resist)

[GeekyPenguin]

I heard it was your sorority running the brothel.

I kid, I kid.

I think every campus has that rumor. My undergrad chapter has moved houses 3 times in the last 4 years and the current rumor on campus is because we were running a brothel and/or a coke den. It wouldn't have anything to do with wanting cheaper rent!

[Zillini]

"I used to date a guy whose sister's roommate had a class with someone who knew a girl whose best friend overheard someone say they read on the internet that XYZ got kicked off campus like 50 years ago for hazing."

"OMG! XYZ hazes?"

"Yeah!"