Dynamics of Greek Life on campus

[sjsoffer]

I feel like the OP is seeing a lot of ...stuff...here at good ole MSU that I'm just not seeing.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by sjsoffer

I feel like the OP is seeing a lot of ...stuff...here at good ole MSU that I'm just not seeing.

That's possible and that's why I recommended bringing this discussion to the next Greek council meeting. Those of who were unaware can be made aware and those who were aware can express their concerns.

What people see is often based on their frame of reference that shapes their reality and what they think is important. I know of campuses where the IFC and NPC Greeks thought everything was wonderful from where they were standing. They had no idea what the NPHC and other non-IFC/non-NPC Greeks were talking about when they expressed certain concerns and initiated these types of discussions.

[Coquiporvida]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

That's possible and that's why I recommended bringing this discussion to the next Greek council meeting. Those of who were unaware can be made aware and those who were aware can express their concerns.

What people see is often based on their frame of reference that shapes their reality and what they think is important. I know of campuses where the IFC and NPC Greeks thought everything was wonderful from where they were standing. They had no idea what the NPHC and other non-IFC/non-NPC Greeks were talking about when they expressed certain concerns and initiated these types of discussions.

I most definitely agree. I think that it is important, as DSTCHAOS suggested, to recommend the discussion. If there is a general consensus that there is "nothing to be seen", then we can continue to live our lives.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Coquiporvida

I most definitely agree. I think that it is important, as DSTCHAOS suggested, to recommend the discussion. If there is a general consensus that there is "nothing to be seen", then we can continue to live our lives.

Don't give up just because of the "general consensus." You already said that you're outnumbered. Imagine what would happen if every small chapter at every college or university just gave up because no one else seemed to care.

If the general thinks there's nothing to see then you say "well we're telling you that there is" and be prepared to give them examples. Better examples than you typed in this thread. If you seem the least bit wishywashy or unable to explain then no one will bother. You and those who agree with you also need to be prepared to initiate the discussion of ways to educate the councils about each other and encourage people to choose to support each other, not for everything but for at least one program or event per semester.

And leave the "Greek unity" jargon at the door. It really is just a surface level concept that can be reduced to seeing each other at Greek Week. It also makes people cringe if they think the Greek Life office is going to force Greeks to hang out with each other.