Total Too Low???

[Kansas City]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

The problem is, we're not doing structured recruitment right now. So isn't this hurting the two chapters who are close to total, especially the one that currently has 28 members?

I just don't know why it was changed. Right now, it seems to not make any sense.

If anything, I would say a lower total will benefit the smaller chapter by allowing them to offer more bids in order to get to total.

When total was 40, did any of the chapters even come close to total and when (how long ago)?

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by Kansas City

When total was 40, did any of the chapters even come close to total and when (how long ago)?

One chapter met it at least 3 or 4 times since I've been around (5 years). Another chapter has come basically just under it a couple times (35-38 members). The last time a chapter reached total was spring 2007.

The thing is, for a chapter to have 2 new members in the spring semester is VERY rare because of deferred recruitment. For them to change it to 30 now seems strange with one of the chapters at 28 members, especially because of the unusually large interest from freshmen this year. It would make sense if after this spring recruitment they decided to change it because all of the chapters were truly struggling. But why would they change it now?

Another reason that I don't understand is because every year, by the time spring semester comes around, 1 or 2 of the chapters would always be above 30 members (and usually above 35). So why lower it to 30?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Another reason that I don't understand is because every year, by the time spring semester comes around, 1 or 2 of the chapters would always be above 30 members (and usually above 35). So why lower it to 30?

This is another reason why I think you're headed toward partially structured, which could be a very good thing for your greek system as a whole.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

This is another reason why I think you're headed toward partially structured, which could be a very good thing for your greek system as a whole.

Oh, I definitely agree that it would help. But I feel like we're skipping steps here. Shouldn't they make attempts to work together and promote Greek life as a whole, and in turn, gain a more general interest before they worry about turning over to a more structured recruitment? I understand they may go hand in hand, but I think that things like Panhellenic informational sessions, 'Meet the Greeks', and joint social activities should happen before they worry about changing the entire system.