California Greeks!

[bejazd]

Originally Posted by BetteDavisEyes

I am an alumna of Cal State Long Beach. The Greek system there was not well-liked by the administration of the school or by some of the school population while I attended there but they did fairly well. NPC has not expanded the Greek system in a long time. There are 7 NPC sororities active on campus and 6 recognized IFC chapters with 3 colonies so they are definitely expanding.
NPC include Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, and Sigma Kappa .

All of the Divine 9 are represented at CSULB as well.
There are also 12 cultural GLO's on campus as well.

Gamma Phi Beta has also been at CSULB continuously since our chartering in 1962. I'm not aware of any dormant period. I wouldn't say the admin there was negative- they just didn't want to deal with Greek issues. Sigma Kappa re-opened at Long Beach in the late 80's. There wasn't much in the way of multi-cultural groups while I was there, but the NPHC groups were very strong. I think you won't see expansion there mainly because the city of Long Beach has made it virtually impossible to get a permit for any new greek off campus housing. Cost of membership is certainly a factor for many commuter students who don't need housing, so maybe someone could come on and be viable as a lower cost, unhoused option.

[BetteDavisEyes]

Originally Posted by bejazd

maybe someone could come on and be viable as a lower cost, unhoused option.

Let's not forget the cost of land in Long Beach. The city would likely sell any remaining land to a builder or any other group than the Greek community. I know that many times over the years, there has been talk about building a Greek Row but those talks remain that. Talks. When President Maxson was there, it wasn't too bad. There's just a lot of apathy in some areas.