Chapter at Historically African American Campuses

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I am not with the national office, but as an involved alumnus I don't see it as an issue at all. I think it should be handled like any other expansion- look at a given campus and the prospects of getting a viable chapter going, and then do it or don't do it on the same criteria that would apply anywhere else.

In the almost 10 years since I was active in my chapter, the racial makeup of a great many fraternities has changed quite a bit. As long as chapters are bringing in quality men- then whatever changes is fine with me.

Generally speaking, I think fraternities are more social reflections than social drivers. They are not a place where you find a whole lot of barrier-breaking initiatives, but at the same time at any given moment they will reflect societal trends.

Greek Life in general is actually changing in a big way as the collegiate population becomes more diverse. In fact, at Texas the Greek population remains in the 10-11% range only because there has been a dramatic growth in race-specific or more inclusive GLOs.

The traditional stereotypical all-white or near all-white fraternities here are very few these days- and their numbers are dwindling. They will always be with us, but they are no longer the only option.

I am not expressing an opinion on that point- each GLO has its own membership selection process which is their business. But I am happy to see that Beta is not turning down great candidates on arbitrary measures.