Extension to schools with no dormitories.

[emb021]

I am not aware of any rule or policy about non-dormitory schools. It can be tough, seeing as how some chapter struggle at schools with a low number of on-campus students. But don't think we would turn it down.

I believe we already have a policy regarding extension efforts at community colleges, and its to not do them. This is due to the difficulty of getting such groups to get established and stay established, with the shorter degree programs. Some larger community colleges are changing into four-year colleges (I know of 2 in my state), and on those we would permit it. But AFAIK, we wouldn't approve an effort at a junior or community college.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by emb021

I am not aware of any rule or policy about non-dormitory schools. It can be tough, seeing as how some chapter struggle at schools with a low number of on-campus students. But don't think we would turn it down.

I believe we already have a policy regarding extension efforts at community colleges, and its to not do them. This is due to the difficulty of getting such groups to get established and stay established, with the shorter degree programs. Some larger community colleges are changing into four-year colleges (I know of 2 in my state), and on those we would permit it. But AFAIK, we wouldn't approve an effort at a junior or community college.

Well, I don't think we have a policy against community colleges given that we currently have a Petitioning Group at Tarrant County College-Southeast. Tarrant County College-Southeast (and indeed the entire Tarrant County system) only awards Associate Degrees. (http://www.tccd.edu/programs/default.asp)

Note, we currently have inactive chapters at two of the other campuses (also two year) of Tarrant County College

[Senusret I]

I hate to spread incorrect information, but I believe that I once heard that while there isn't a policy on *denying* charters to community colleges and JuCos, that there *may* be a board policy (or strong sentiment?) that we would not actively seek out charters there.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I hate to spread incorrect information, but I believe that I once heard that while there isn't a policy on *denying* charters to community colleges and JuCos, that there *may* be a board policy (or strong sentiment?) that we would not actively seek out charters there.

Well, then there is probably a wide range of views on this on the board. Jim Hahn, the National Marketing Program Director considers them to be a significant part of the future of the fraternity. (from a conversation about 6 months ago)

I happen to think that many JuCos may be doable since they tend to have dormitories, but JuCos have been caught in the middle between the much cheaper community colleges and the 4 year programs at non Junior Colleges. Junior Colleges are pretty rapidly disappearing. See http://chronicle.com/free/v50/i03/03a02301.htm .

[emb021]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I hate to spread incorrect information, but I believe that I once heard that while there isn't a policy on *denying* charters to community colleges and JuCos, that there *may* be a board policy (or strong sentiment?) that we would not actively seek out charters there.

We had a group in my area that wanted to bring back APO at a community college. We were going to turn them down for several reasons, one being the community college matter. However, the school had recently changed from a community college to a four year college, so we allowed the effort. Had they not, I don't think we would have.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by emb021

We had a group in my area that wanted to bring back APO at a community college.

Miami-Dade?