Five Towson Sororities on Probation (Alcohol)

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl

I don't doubt all of the recruitment counselors participated, but some chapters apparently had more than that going on. So I do think it's likely that the one turning them in wasn't the one to be adding a little something to the recruitment counselor's misdeeds.

I don't think I'm being harsh at all. Weak system or not, reading the recruitment rules is something all recruitment counselors should do. They are RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS. They should know the rules. This includes a ban on alcohol. And if they choose to break the rules, then that has nothing to do with having a weak system...that's just bad judgment. Just because you don't get caught doesn't mean it isn't wrong. Most of us probably speed, or drank underage at least once, or maybe cheated on a quiz in high school. But if we got caught that doesn't mean we don't deserve to be punished.

They should be mad at the sister. At least she has the moral fortitude to realize that and take responsibility for her actions. That means she's probably a smart girl and won't do something like that again. Some people don't have her ability to learn from their mistakes because they won't accept responsibility like she did.

I don't disagree with any of this...in a perfect world. Recruitment counselors at Towson apparently didn't know the rules. Last time I checked, most college students aren't that responsible without a good example showing them the right way. Many of these chapters have no alumnae interaction and do whatever feels right to them whether or not it abides by panhellenic rules. Yes, some chapters did have more involvement with drinking than others (one chapter actually), but the vast majority were behaving themselves as needed. I would love to say that these Rho Chis were terrible girls who just wanted to flaunt the rules, but it's not the case. No one has ever laid down the law on this campus, so I can't entirely fault the women from continuing behaviour that was overlooked by the administration for years. Unfortunately, these girls get to pay the price when others got away with it. If any of them complain, they know that what they did was wrong and that they brought it upon themselves. However, there were very few women at fault and a whole load of innocent girls, including the NMs. No one is saying that the women involved shouldn't be held responsible. They were. The point is that none of this occurred in a vacuum. And like elephantwalks story, many of the women who were involved but didn't get in trouble got elected to panhellenic executive board positions in December. Hmmm....I wonder if they'll continue to turn a blind eye to the problem?

[SWTXBelle]

Surely, SURELY, even those involved now see why it must change. ???

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Surely, SURELY, even those involved now see why it must change. ???

I sure HOPE so! Even now, however, the advisor is very weak and there is little patrolling of what most chapters are doing. The advisors of AOII are working to change the practices of our chapter, but not all chapters are lucky enough to get that kind of support. I guess we'll see what happens in the fall.

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I don't disagree with any of this...in a perfect world. Recruitment counselors at Towson apparently didn't know the rules. Last time I checked, most college students aren't that responsible without a good example showing them the right way. Many of these chapters have no alumnae interaction and do whatever feels right to them whether or not it abides by panhellenic rules. Yes, some chapters did have more involvement with drinking than others (one chapter actually), but the vast majority were behaving themselves as needed. I would love to say that these Rho Chis were terrible girls who just wanted to flaunt the rules, but it's not the case. No one has ever laid down the law on this campus, so I can't entirely fault the women from continuing behaviour that was overlooked by the administration for years. Unfortunately, these girls get to pay the price when others got away with it. If any of them complain, they know that what they did was wrong and that they brought it upon themselves. However, there were very few women at fault and a whole load of innocent girls, including the NMs. No one is saying that the women involved shouldn't be held responsible. They were. The point is that none of this occurred in a vacuum. And like elephantwalks story, many of the women who were involved but didn't get in trouble got elected to panhellenic executive board positions in December. Hmmm....I wonder if they'll continue to turn a blind eye to the problem?

In college you're old enough to know you have to follow rules/laws or take responsibility for the consequences when you do not. And it's best to follow the rules in the first place. Regardless there is no excuse for the recruitment counselors of all people not knowing the rules.

I never said they were terrible people. There made a terrible decision.

I just have little sympathy. Any time a sorority breaks recruitment rules the whole chapter suffers. You hope your sisters care about themselves and you enough to not risk the whole chapter, but let's face it, sometimes people do dumb things. And that's just the way it is. The whole chapter suffers.

[exlurker]

Towson: Possibility of Adding a Sorority Chapter (News October 20, 2008)
The campus paper reports that Towson's Panhellenic is voting -- or maybe has finished voting by now? -- on whether to open for expansion. If they vote for it, campus administration apparently will have to agree before the whole NPC notification, presentation and selection process could get under way:

http://media.www.thetowerlight.com/m...-3494088.shtml

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by exlurker

Towson: Possibility of Adding a Sorority Chapter (News October 20, 2008)
The campus paper reports that Towson's Panhellenic is voting -- or maybe has finished voting by now? -- on whether to open for expansion. If they vote for it, campus administration apparently will have to agree before the whole NPC notification, presentation and selection process could get under way:

http://media.www.thetowerlight.com/m...-3494088.shtml

Maybe we could discuss this under Greek Life or Recruitment? Risk Management =/= Extension.