Question for NPHC members

[Sugar08]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

I don't know the cap on HU's campus. I do know Spelman College imposed a cap but the current number has fluctuated from 30-60 from one year to another. I do know they only like Spring intakes.

There is no cap at Howard. The administration leaves it to the discretion of the organization's regional director.

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

My point is at most HBCU's and well known chapters: Alpha, Pi, and Mu Pi (my former chapter) chapters are going to have a problem with who they can take in vs. who they voted on come 2008... It just has to do with having that '08 on the line jacket...

Very, very good point, Soror.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

There is no cap at Howard. The administration leaves it to the discretion of the organization's regional director.

Sugar.... it sounds like you're a Howard grad. Quick question for you -- any insight as to why NPHC orgs can't have fall lines there, but other Greek-lettered orgs can?

[Sugar08]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Sugar.... it sounds like you're a Howard grad. Quick question for you -- any insight as to why NPHC orgs can't have fall lines there, but other Greek-lettered orgs can?

I'll have to put my journalism degree to work to find out the exact answer...

But off the top, I'd suspect it's simply tradition supported by current University policy. I know that all intake processes (I believe this applies to both the NPHC and orgs like Delta Sigma Pi/Pershing Rifles) must be completed by Spring Break each year. I've never heard of a Fall line of any D9 org at Howard, and I'm guessing that is tied to the fact that 5/9 Alpha chapters are located there.

I don't think it's a matter of them not being allowed to have a Fall intake. Considering how long the intake processes are for some orgs, and that others expect aspirants to spend Fall semester getting to know the members... it just isn't feasible.

Hope that helped.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

Delta Sigma Pi/Pershing Rifles

Does Pershing Rifles go by Delta Sigma Pi now? Is that nationwide? We always just called them PRs.

/hijack

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Does Pershing Rifles go by Delta Sigma Pi now? Is that nationwide? We always just called them PRs.

/hijack

Nah, two separate orgs. Delta Sigma Pi is a business fraternity.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Nah, two separate orgs. Delta Sigma Pi is a business fraternity.

Ok thanks - I thought I had heard that name before.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Sugar.... it sounds like you're a Howard grad. Quick question for you -- any insight as to why NPHC orgs can't have fall lines there, but other Greek-lettered orgs can?

I didn't know it was as school rule. In Delta Fall lines are not very feasible considering the process a chapter has to go through to do intake. Some have done it, but more as an exception rather than the rule.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

I'll have to put my journalism degree to work to find out the exact answer...

But off the top, I'd suspect it's simply tradition supported by current University policy. I know that all intake processes (I believe this applies to both the NPHC and orgs like Delta Sigma Pi/Pershing Rifles) must be completed by Spring Break each year. I've never heard of a Fall line of any D9 org at Howard, and I'm guessing that is tied to the fact that 5/9 Alpha chapters are located there.

I don't think it's a matter of them not being allowed to have a Fall intake. Considering how long the intake processes are for some orgs, and that others expect aspirants to spend Fall semester getting to know the members... it just isn't feasible.

Hope that helped.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I didn't know it was as school rule. In Delta Fall lines are not very feasible considering the process a chapter has to go through to do intake. Some have done it, but more as an exception rather than the rule.

It might not be a rule, but I was once given the impression that it was. (But that was a while ago.)

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

There is no cap at Howard. The administration leaves it to the discretion of the organization's regional director.

That may be happening in the South Atlantic Region too... That means Spelman College.


I can promise you, little chickedees are really trying to come outta the woodworks and not seriously be selling tixs to chit in a grad chapter... All kinna folks are asking my chapter president about when we are having MIP...

It's one thing for a small UG chapter at at PWI. It's another thing for a graduate chapter in a city that lacks diversity and skeerioussss interest...

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

That may be happening in the South Atlantic Region too... That means Spelman College.


I can promise you, little chickedees are really trying to come outta the woodworks and not seriously be selling tixs to chit in a grad chapter... All kinna folks are asking my chapter president about when we are having MIP...

It's one thing for a small UG chapter at at PWI. It's another thing for a graduate chapter in a city that lacks diversity and skeerioussss interest...

Wow, I can't imagine what next sororal year will be like for you. I guess will face in it 12-13. Actually I feel our orgs should put a moratorium on alumnae intake the two years before the 100th. Cuz you know what you'll be getting is a lot of spoptlight seekers and t-shirt wearers--hoping to get their pictures in Jet.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Wow, I can't imagine what next sororal year will be like for you. I guess will face in it 12-13. Actually I feel our orgs should put a moratorium on alumnae intake the two years before the 100th. Cuz you know what you'll be getting is a lot of spoptlight seekers and t-shirt wearers--hoping to get their pictures in Jet.

You know me. These "interests" would really want to be doing the kinds of things of service for the Sorority before they might have an invitation to join. But, I am not interested in having my pearls snatched for it.

Most chapters I know have decided their calendar year for 2008. Many chapters just feel that if they go defunct because all their members graduate for UG chapter, or some grad chapter cannot survive due to other internal activities because of "requirements", then so be it.

If there could be an overall referendum and moratorium on intake because of impinging Centennial celebrations, then by all means, go for it. If women are serious, they will continue their pursuit.

Personally, AKA's should have fun being AKA's next year.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Personally, AKA's should have fun being AKA's next year.

Exactly!