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Originally Posted by strangisj
Historically, we've had new member classes of 15-20. The last 8ish years, recruitment has drastically gone down registration numbers wise. We also have a lot of PNMs sign up for recruitment and then they don't show up. Campus total has been 50 for 20+ years and the last few years, it's been in the high 30s. All three sororities do well with COBing. I just don't get why Primary Recruitment has been such a bust the last 4-5 years.
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I think quite a few colleges are going to see a drop in primary recruitment numbers due to a variety of factors. One being the COVID/virtual recruitment situation. Some PNMs don't want to pay dues, fees, etc for the membership when events are limited. It's difficult to get to know people virtually and be expected to form strong bonds. Another factor is money, unfortunately. If money is tight, a sorority is a want not a need. I, also, think that the political climate has taken a toll. People are so divided that I can't imagine what it would be like to navigate that on campus and in Greek life.
I hope the Greek Life can ride out this wave and rebound in a few years.
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