What’s the backup plan for recruitment in August?

[chi-o_cat]

Are the videos a trend that might have been coming anyway, with or without the virus? I have a friend who recently applied for a teaching job and instead of a cover letter, had to submit an introductory video.

It seems like even with a traditional recruitment, the videos would helpful. Every member doesn't get a chance to meet every PNM during the rounds.

[shirley1929]

University of Colorado, Boulder has announced "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no in-person recruitment and a fully structured recruitment will be hosted virtually."
https://www.colorado.edu/greeks/panhellenic-recruitment


According to IrishPipes thread, quota in 2018 was 116: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...r+listing+2020

[zTaalum]

From a friend with a daughter at Alabama. She saw this in a moms group a she belongs to and it was written by an advisor at one of the chapters. My friend is saying she is hearing that first two rounds could be virtual. Sisterhood and Pref would be in person and spread out over a few days. Bid day would also be done in person. I am not part of the group but she said she would update me.

"There is a vote in the recommendations later today. Your daughters will be notified of the plans by their leadership likely later today. The University and Panhellenic has spent countless hours doing their best to provide a way forward to provide a recruitment experience while prioritizing safety of our members, PNMs, and Advisors. There will be contingency plans should the situation change in the next few weeks. The most important thing your daughters (and the Moms and Alumnae) can do is be INCREDIBLY SUPPORTIVE of the decisions that are being made and of their individual sororities leaders, who are working tirelessly to change already carefully crafted plans to meet safety standards. None of us would have chosen this path, but I believe when you see what the proposal is, you will understand the reasons behind the decisions."

[zTaalum]

Look for an announcement to be made today by UA Panhellenic. My friend shared the details with me but I don't want to share until all affected by this are made aware of changes.

Honestly it is not that bad of a plan and Alabama's panhellenic council and the chapters have really come up with a wonderful solution for such a time of uncertainty.

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by zTaalum

From a friend with a daughter at Alabama. She saw this in a moms group a she belongs to and it was written by an advisor at one of the chapters. My friend is saying she is hearing that first two rounds could be virtual. Sisterhood and Pref would be in person and spread out over a few days. Bid day would also be done in person. I am not part of the group but she said she would update me.

"There is a vote in the recommendations later today. Your daughters will be notified of the plans by their leadership likely later today. The University and Panhellenic has spent countless hours doing their best to provide a way forward to provide a recruitment experience while prioritizing safety of our members, PNMs, and Advisors. There will be contingency plans should the situation change in the next few weeks. The most important thing your daughters (and the Moms and Alumnae) can do is be INCREDIBLY SUPPORTIVE of the decisions that are being made and of their individual sororities leaders, who are working tirelessly to change already carefully crafted plans to meet safety standards. None of us would have chosen this path, but I believe when you see what the proposal is, you will understand the reasons behind the decisions."

This is from the two Facebook groups that I administer. It's been wild. We tamped down speculations because the poor moms were absolutely freaking out.

Originally Posted by zTaalum

Look for an announcement to be made today by UA Panhellenic. My friend shared the details with me but I don't want to share until all affected by this are made aware of changes.
Honestly it is not that bad of a plan and Alabama's panhellenic council and the chapters have really come up with a wonderful solution for such a time of uncertainty.

I'm hearing virtual first rounds and possibly more. With tracking at 2,000 PNMs, I. Cannot. Imagine.
Then again, it may be the bees' knees!

[zTaalum]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

This is from the two Facebook groups that I administer. It's been wild. We tamped down speculations because the poor moms were absolutely freaking out.


I'm hearing virtual first rounds and possibly more. With tracking at 2,000 PNMs, I. Cannot. Imagine.
Then again, it may be the bees' knees!

She sent me a detailed copy of what her daughter who is in active member was sent and it looks like convocation , round 1 and round 2 are the only virtual rounds as of right now . Bid Day is stated as not determined and mentions hoping for it to be a typical one .It also looks like move in for PNM's will stay around the same because some of the virtual parts are done with their PI Chi groups or whatever they are called there.

I honestly doubt it will be the bees knees but think it is a good solution to appease the masses. Definitely some give and take was going on in this plan.


Has the official announcement been made yet? I am curious to see how my daughters school will proceed and I think it will be very similar to what Bama does.

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by zTaalum

Has the official announcement been made yet? I am curious to see how my daughters school will proceed and I think it will be very similar to what Bama does.

I hear a vote is final. They may announce Friday, June 5, 2020

[Sen's Revenge]

Originally Posted by chi-o_cat

Are the videos a trend that might have been coming anyway, with or without the virus? I have a friend who recently applied for a teaching job and instead of a cover letter, had to submit an introductory video.

I had to do this in 2017. Not a sample lesson, not a live lesson. Just an intro video.

I think this was coming anyway.