Before You Found a New Sorority - Page 2

brownsugar952 · #1 01-22-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by preciousjeni

And I would hope that organizational officers would be keen enough to ask the right questions and make sure the opportunity to expand/extend is really worth the time and money.

True, but the problem is that there are some good liars out there. I've seen it happen too many times... It's really sad.

DSTRen13 · #2 01-22-2008, 06:39 PM

http://www.omegaphialpha.org/OPAToda...ons/index.html

DISCLAIMER: Omega Phi Alpha is not a substitute for any other sorority, nor is it a stepping stone for any other sorority. Attempting to use our organization in this way is only going to cheapen your experience and the experience of the sisters around you, so please, if either of these is your reason for wanting to bring a chapter to your campus, don't bother. We don't need the drama.

breathesgelatin · #3 01-22-2008, 07:12 PM

If your campus does not have any NPC organizations, your process is slightly different.

FIRST, read this link: http://www.npcwomen.org/extension-info.aspx

READ THE PDFs AVAILABLE. THEY EXPLAIN THE PROCESS IN GREATER DETAIL THAN ANY OF US HERE CAN.

Basic Questions to Consider:
-Does your university campus satisfy the requirements listed on the link above (4 year accredited campus)? If not, you are not eligible. Sorry. You might consider transferring to an eligible institution.
-Is the lack of NPC groups because the campus has traditionally banned such organizations? This may well be the case, particularly at some religiously-affiliated institutions, women's colleges, etc.
-If your campus has banned such organizations, DO RESEARCH (eg talk to Director of Student activities) and see if this might change with some student interest. Many schools that formerly banned Greek life are now more open to it. If your campus will not alter their position--sorry.
-In rare situations, an NPC may colonize without official campus recognition (for example, at some Ivy League schools). This however is rare. READ THE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO "PROPER AUTHORITY" AT THE ABOVE LINK. You may contact the NPC extension chairman with questions to determine if you investigation must end there.
-If you school does ban NPC-type organizations, consider whether you are open to investigate other types of organizations and activities that are allowed or already exist on your campus. There may be other kinds of GLOs on your campus. Obviously do NOT view these orgs as a "backup" but you may discover an interest in them upon research. Do you research first and DO NOT WASTE THESE GROUPS' TIME IF YOU ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN NPC MEMBERSHIP. The research process is intended for you to discover if there is a spark lit in YOU about these orgs, not for you to become Greek at any cost.

-If it happens that there is no ban on NPC and the lack of NPC presence on your campus is for other reasons, work with your Director of Student Life.
-Use the link above as your major resource. Be prepared to answer the questions listed on that website. For example, if you go to a nontraditional college (and this term can have various meanings) be prepared to explain what the role of Greek life at your campus would be and why it is needed. You need to have a vision of the role of NPC on your campus.
-If possible, ally with other interested individuals in this process. Remember though to let the administration take the lead. YOU NEED THEIR SUPPORT.

If anyone has any revisions to this... let me know.

#4 01-22-2008, 11:17 PM

Moderators, would it be possible to add this to the "Sticky" posts at the top?

preciousjeni, thank you for starting this thread! What a valuable resource!

LucyKKG · #5 02-03-2008, 11:14 PM

Well, this is pretty relevant to this page but it wasn't listed at the top of the thread. My chapter went from a local org to chapter of an NPC. Here's the link.

preciousjeni · #6 02-03-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LucyKKG

Well, this is pretty relevant to this page but it wasn't listed at the top of the thread. My chapter went from a local org to chapter of an NPC. Here's the link.

You are now represented, my dear.

minitien · #7 05-25-2008, 12:00 AM

I have some questions that I'm still iffy on after reading all these thread

First of all, I am currently attending CUNY John Jay and we don't have a legitimate greek life. There's a few sororities and only one fraternity (that I can find! -- this is national i believe) that are local and are spread throughout the CUNY system. I decided that it would be nice to see who was interested in creating a new group and trying to push the school to recognize us, since we're only of the only CUNY without greek life. Now after finding about 15 potentials and creating a creed/symbols/crest/name and so on, we think it might be worthwhile trying to bring a national in.

A friend from another school told me that nationals could help talk to the school board about allowing sororities/fraternities? Do y'all think that is the case?

And for those who have started a chapter, how did you go about looking at all 26 NPC and other nationals? Right now I'm trying to focus on the philanthropies, but I literally started researching national information tonight, so I am open to any ideas.

Also, if you saw a national had 5 established chapters in your area (I'm in NYC), would you interpret that as a probable "no" for their expansion, or would you see it as "we love this area and want to have more chapters"?

And, having no legit PanHel Council here at my school, would you think its best to talk more with the school or NPC first?

I'm sorry if these are listed somewhere (I know the "Rush at UCSC" has a lot, and did read it all, but I might have missed them) but like all the posts and such before, any advice would be appreciated! I'm also sorry if this makes no sense

Thank you in advance

Senusret I · #8 01-22-2008, 02:07 PM

I know you said sororities, but founderitis is not just a woman's disease. It affects you AND me. Know your status.

If you want to charter or recharter a chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, here is the information you will need: http://www.alphaphialpha.net/Resourc...ines_Final.pdf

preciousjeni · #9 01-22-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I know you said sororities, but founderitis is not just a woman's disease. It affects you AND me. Know your status.

If you want to charter or recharter a chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, here is the information you will need: http://www.alphaphialpha.net/Resourc...ines_Final.pdf

LOL! I had considered including fraternities, but I figured that was a whole other ball of wax. Fraternity men, please feel free to post as well!

LucyKKG · #10 01-22-2008, 03:53 PM

Btw, it's UCSC, not USCS. :-)

preciousjeni · #11 01-22-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LucyKKG

Btw, it's UCSC, not USCS. :-)

Ack! Thank you!

tld221 · #12 03-14-2008, 03:53 PM

stick-eee?

(anyone who watches The Soup will get this.)

33girl · #13 03-14-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tld221

stick-eee?

(anyone who watches The Soup will get this.)

BWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

Please find this on YouTube.

tld221 · #14 03-14-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

BWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

Please find this on YouTube.

ask and you shall receive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCmdVw7N_F8

DEKmel · #15 04-26-2008, 11:27 PM

hey everyone,

I read some of your messages and they seemed really helpful so i was hoping you could help me.

I'm currently in the processof starting a pre-health sorority at my school. We have started to recruit members picked a name and other stuff.

What can you suggest that we do and what are the best ways to go about doing it?

Thanks

Mel