Arkansas Sorority Recruitment - 2007 - Page 2

Sue E. Pig · #1 09-06-2007, 10:06 PM

My daughter told me the numbers were close to the same as last year, too. She is ready to get the recruitment process going, also.
Recruitment is just another learning tool. They will have to juggle many things in their lives-school, work, sorority, friends, special events. This is just the beginning of time management.

carnation · #2 09-07-2007, 06:34 AM

When did Arkansas go to delayed rush? It used to be before school not so long ago.

irishpipes · #3 09-07-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by carnation

When did Arkansas go to delayed rush? It used to be before school not so long ago.

The Dean told me it is because they had too many girls dropping out of school (without much penalty since school hadn't started) if they didn't get the sorority they wanted. The school is very supportive of Greek life, but he said that was the last straw - he wouldn't let Greek life scare away students.

MSKKG · #4 09-07-2007, 08:37 AM

Sounds like what was happening at Ole Miss. I think that was the reason for delaying rush there.

NUBlue&Blue · #5 09-07-2007, 08:47 AM

My friend's daughter said that there were a few packing up and heading home from Alabama after the philanthropy round cuts....she didn't think people really did that!

irishpipes · #6 09-07-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MSKKG

Sounds like what was happening at Ole Miss. I think that was the reason for delaying rush there.

Like Ole Miss, Arkansas does not have enough sororities to accommodate the number of PNMs. There were only 7 until AOII colonized last year. (And yes, it is for the same basic reason as Ole Miss - many have tried, many have failed.)

Sue E. Pig · #7 09-07-2007, 05:49 PM

Irishpipes,
In another forum you correctly stated that UARK now provides PNMs with 3 recruitment T-shirts-one for each round. From a Mom perspective, I think this is great (many thanks, UARK Panhellenic). It keeps all the girls on an equal basis, clothing wise. What I saved in not having to purchase for the 3 rounds, my daughter and I put into a classic cocktail/after 5 dress she can actually wear more than once.

irishpipes · #8 09-07-2007, 05:59 PM

Oh I don't disagree. It is just kind of funny to me. There is so much emphasis on looks, and I can just imagine the creative ways PNMs might try to stand out while wearing the same shirts. I also think a lot of PNMs are probably disappointed that they can't dress to impress. I think it's a step in the right direction, which surprises me because the director of Greek Life, well, let's just say I'm surprised he would have/support a bright idea like that.

Low C Sharp · #9 09-07-2007, 06:27 PM

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The last sorority to colonize (before AOII) came on in 1989 and took quota for the first time last year. It is a tough campus.

And correct me if I'm wrong, but I view that sorority as a traditional Southern powerhouse with gigantic, sought-after chapters at other SEC schools. If it was that hard a battle for that group to be embraced on campus, it would be even tougher for most other NPCs.
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irishpipes · #10 09-07-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Low C Sharp

And correct me if I'm wrong, but I view that sorority as a traditional Southern powerhouse with gigantic, sought-after chapters at other SEC schools. If it was that hard a battle for that group to be embraced on campus, it would be even tougher for most other NPCs.

Yes, I would agree with that, and the other "struggling" chapter (not including the brand new chapter) is also a very strong southern group. It is just a very tough campus. There are 2 chapters all the PNMs seem to want, 3 others they will accept, 2 that are virtually unacceptable, and now the unproven new one.

LIOB · #11 09-07-2007, 05:57 PM

I wish they would do that at Ole Miss to cut down on stress! But on the positive side, you can figure out what's in style by checking out all the PNMs!

Sue E. Pig · #12 09-09-2007, 10:32 PM

The girls narrowed their choice to 4 houses tonight. UNFORTUNATELY, they have to wait until next Saturday to find out what houses they were invited back to.
In my opinion, this is alot to ask of both the PNMs and the actives. The PNMs are expected to concentrate on their classes, homework, etc. all week all the while wondering (fretting) who has invited them back. I know there is a learning curve the first year of change, but I would hope that the UA Panhellenic might reconsider the 2 weekend recruitment schedule.

UGAalum94 · #13 09-09-2007, 10:33 PM

Are they afraid if they gave them their invites too far ahead of the parties that more girls would drop out?

Sue E. Pig · #14 09-09-2007, 10:41 PM

UGAalum94-
If the University wants a deferred recruitment, that's fine, just don't prolong it over 2 weekends with 5 days of waiting and wondering for the PNMs. That's 5 days of
"what if...." Maybe the UA could have started recruitment the day after Labor Day with Bid Day Sunday or Monday. I just think it would be hard to wait all week to know your results. These are simply my thoughts.

irishpipes · #15 09-09-2007, 10:46 PM

I think it also creates a prime environment for dirty rushing - something already a problem on that campus. I am sure they did do it to prevent girls from dropping out, but maybe in the future they could let the girls know on Sunday, but not allow them to drop out until Friday, giving the PNMs several days to digest their invitations and come to terms with them.