Expansion Problems

[Coramoor]

furmanbeta,

I asked a few of the GF officers why we don't expand to some of the schools you mentioned and some other very large, very greek schools. The answer I recieved was 'we don't want to associate Beta with the Greeks on those campuses'. Basically saying that they thought that the Greek and academic systems at places such as Wash. and Lee don't gel with how Beta wants to be known.

Then they went on to say that if my chapter was ever shut down, WVU, we would probably never be recolonized. Even though we have had State Govs., Federal Judges, Senators, etc all come from my chapter. It's really nice to know that we have that kind of support.

[sdbeta1]

Projects for 2006-07 include:
Iowa State University
University of Miami
University of Southern California
Kettering University A
University of Dayton
Kettering University B

Beta Theta Pi has executed many expansions or recolonizations in recent years, including:
Eastern Kentucky University (2006)
Bethany College (2006)
Florida International University (2005)
University of Iowa (2005)

University of California, Irvine (2005)
Loyola Marymount University (2005)
Hampden Sydney College (2004)
Denison University (2004)
Central Michigan University (2004)
University of San Diego (2004)
Colorado State University (2004)
Indiana University (2003)
Virginia Tech (2003)
Columbia University (2003)
East Carolina University (2002)
University of Mississippi (2002)
Oklahoma State University (2001)
The College of William and Mary (2001)
University of Pennsylvania (2000)

[sdbeta1]

Beta Theta Pi executes five to six expansions/recolonizations annually. The driving force and key message of each expansion is the Men of Principle initiative. The colonization is led by a three/four person team of professional staff members who will recruit founding fathers for approximately 20 days. Colony eduation consists of a seven-week educational model offset by three weekend retreats. With a dedicated advisory team and the support of the General Fraternity, a strong colony culture can be created that will be successful long term.

Upon accepting a bid, each founding father receives a colony education manual, a Son of the Stars pledge manual, three retreat work booklets, a Beta CD and a song book.

The seven-week educational model is typically conducted on Sunday nights in two-hour meetings. Below is a synopsis of the weekly discussion topics.

Week 1 - Founding Father Education
Week 2 - Cultivation of the Intellect
Week 3 - Leadership Development & Self Governance
Week 4 - Member Education and Commitment to Community
Week 5 - Colony Advisors and Responsible Personal Conduct
Week 6 - Communication and Lifelong Fraternal Brotherhood
Week 7 - Beta Initiation Week

A leadership consultant from the General Fraternity will be on site for the entire duration of the colony education process. A trained five-person advisory team also mentors the colony. At a minimum, the team consists of a chapter counselor, pledge education advisor, risk management advisor, recruitment advisor and financial advisor. Further, the Fraternity looks to place a leadership development advisor, a community service advisor, an alumni-relations advisor and a parents association advisor.

The colony education process is vital to the long-term success of the re-colonization. Beta Theta Pi values this responsibility as a top priority. The recruitment period is not viewed as "hit and run," leaving the founding fathers to educate themselves. Guidance, resources and support back up the colony steering them in the right direction to create a healthy, sustainable culture.

[Oldest_Pledge]

Originally Posted by Coramoor

I asked a few of the GF officers why we don't expand to some of the schools you mentioned and some other very large, very greek schools. ......TEXT Removed for brevity......

Then they went on to say that if my chapter was ever shut down, WVU, we would probably never be recolonized. .......

I hearby respectfully request that GF put this statement in writting or publicly refute the statement.

[Coramoor]

I remember the exact person that said that.

His name was Josh, I think, and he was a Ed. Const. for my chapter. I believe that ECUJacob knows him.