New Chapter of A Sorority

[kathykd2005]

Isn't the "Proper Authority" usually designated as the authorities on campus? So, she might want to contact the administration at her university, too.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by kathykd2005

Isn't the "Proper Authority" usually designated as the authorities on campus? So, she might want to contact the administration at her university, too.

Who constitutes the "Proper Authority"?
According to the NPC Unanimous Agreements, Section V (Agreement on
Extension), the "Proper Authority" shall be defined as follows:
A. The College Panhellenic Council;
B. On campuses where the chapters of NPC fraternities operate within an
interfraternity organization, the chapters of NPC fraternities shall, within
themselves, constitute the Proper Authority; and
C. On campuses where no College Panhellenic Association exists and where
the College/University administration is willing to recognize women's
fraternities, the administration shall constitute the Proper Authority until
two chapters of NPC member fraternities are installed on the campus.

[kathykd2005]

Yes, I just read that, too. Thanks!!! So, the people to contact first, then, would be the "Proper Authority" on campus, which neither one of us mentioned.

[LPIDelta]

PHC=College Panhellenic Council

[kathykd2005]

I'm aware of that, but the OP never explicity stated that her campus was an NPC campus in the first place. So, if it isn't, she would have to contact another group. It's good that this information was posted for her, however. This process is very structured and will take a lot of patience to complete.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Redraidergirl

there hasn't been a sorority expansion there since 1985

Originally Posted by kathykd2005

I'm aware of that, but the OP never explicity stated that her campus was an NPC campus in the first place.

No, not explicitly, I think she pretty much implied it though. But, if you want to go there, she never actually stated that she wanted to contact NPC sororities either.

[kathykd2005]

True, but I was simply trying to help her with the sororities that I am familiar with. This thread is hers, and should be about her. I'm not sure why it has evolved into a one-sided conversation between us. If she wants information from either of us, she can message us.

[aopirose]

Redraidergirl,

Your first step is to talk to the Greek Advisor, or similar position, at your school. That way you will know what your options are. Be prepared to answer a few questions. For example, have you participated in sorority recruitment? What are your reasons for bringing a new chapter to campus?

If the Proper Authority agrees to a new colony, a letter will be sent to NPC announcing the opportunity. (A university letter would also need to be sent to the non-NPC HQ if your selected organization is non-NPC. It shows university support for a new group.) NPC will announce it to their members and those interested will send in packets. The packets are narrowed and groups are invited to present their organizations. After the presentations, one group is selected to colonize. If specific NPC groups are in mind, the announcement still goes out to all NPC members but only those requested may respond.

The requirements for colony status vary from organization to organization. A colony will receive its charter after it has completed all of the requirements. The minimum that I have seen is 8 weeks but some I have seen are as long as 2 years. It just depends on the colony’s motivation and the sorority’s procedures.

Good luck to you!

[kathykd2005]

aopirose thank you for explaining that so well.