Fraternity Recruitment

tauforlife1987 · #1 04-11-2007, 01:54 AM

So our greek advisor is telling us that most major campuses are phasing out formal rush and that it is becoming the dinosaur of modern recruitment. I don't have the opprotunity to go to other schools and check this out. But We have a new really weird fall rush, and I think it is the most rediculous thing. I mean if someone can explain to what is so crazy about formal rush then i might change my mind. But everyone just tells me its better to phase it out with no reasons. But anyway can someone give me some feedback.

ATO
"To know Man as Man"

FSUZeta · #2 04-11-2007, 07:25 AM

can you describe what your new rush will be like?

33girl · #3 04-11-2007, 09:55 AM

Some campuses are going to different, more relaxed recruitment styles, but that is NPC sororities...it has nothing to do with fraternities.

The GA is probably trying to tell you to recruit year-round instead of having one defined rush period in the fall (and possibly another in the spring). It can be helpful, but if you have to fill a house you have to fill a house.

TSteven · #4 04-11-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FSUZeta

can you describe what your new rush will be like?

And what formal rush was like in the past.

Tom Earp · #5 04-14-2007, 03:36 PM

I just wonder since formal recruitment is being placed by the way side how is this easier recruitment being of use and also how it is benefiting Greeks?

Coming from a smaller school back then it was easier, but the much larger schools would have a problem unless it was done over a period of time!

Leaving recruitment as an open one, it is then a matter of each GLO to get off of rears and get it done!

This also would include I would think defered recruitment in the Spring as opposed to the Fall for new Freshman.

It seems that manytimes the Colleges are trying to find a way to make it harder to recruit?

LaneSig · #6 04-15-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TSteven

And what formal rush was like in the past.

If it is Arkansas State: For the majority of GLO history on campus, rush/recruitment was informal. Several years ago, they did switch to a semi-formal where rushees were required to visit all houses for a day or two and could then just go to houses they were interested in.

And, before anyone wonders why I am thinking this is Arkansas State, the poster lists his location as 'State, Arkansas'. The campus at Jonesboro has its own post office and is listed as 'State University, Arkansas' in mailing. The only active chapter of Alpha Tau Omega in Arkansas is at ASU.

tauforlife1987 · #7 04-16-2007, 07:05 PM

Yes you are right I am from Arkansas State. I am impressed how you know sooo much about our campus. Anyway, the weird rush has been refined to where it isn't as weird anymore.

it started out less structured but we changed our vote to where there is still restrictions. So its basically the same. Just a few additions.

LaneSig · #8 04-17-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tauforlife1987

Yes you are right I am from Arkansas State. I am impressed how you know sooo much about our campus. Anyway, the weird rush has been refined to where it isn't as weird anymore.

it started out less structured but we changed our vote to where there is still restrictions. So its basically the same. Just a few additions.

I graduated from ASU. I was there this past weekend for the anniversary of Sigma Chi's installation. Even though I live in Dallas, I stay in touch with the chapter through both advisors and the chapter president.

tauforlife1987 · #9 04-18-2007, 12:23 AM

Thats really cool. Yeah i have several friends that are Sigma Chi's. I'm a tribal leader with Reid, hes a great guy. Anyway, thats cool. As an alumnus how do you feel our campus Greek Life is going?

uclabru1 · #10 05-30-2007, 02:36 PM

Does nobody know how to respond to the original thread's question? He's looking for information on restructuring recruitment. That mean's ideas more than just formal or informal.

LaneSig · #11 04-11-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tauforlife1987

So our greek advisor is telling us that most major campuses are phasing out formal rush and that it is becoming the dinosaur of modern recruitment. I don't have the opprotunity to go to other schools and check this out. But We have a new really weird fall rush, and I think it is the most rediculous thing. I mean if someone can explain to what is so crazy about formal rush then i might change my mind. But everyone just tells me its better to phase it out with no reasons. But anyway can someone give me some feedback.

ATO
"To know Man as Man"

From the location, I assume you are at Arkansas State. Can you explain the 'really weird' fall rush?